Upper Key Stage 2 Classes

On this page you will find information and updates for Jays, Barn Owls, Kestrels and Sparrowhawks classes.

Jays and Barn Owls
Class Teachers:

Mrs Clark and Mrs Sutton

Year 5 Knowledge Organiser

Welcome to Year 5: Jays and Barn Owls

Through following the school’s ‘Be A Star’ motto, Year 5 seek opportunities to develop team-work skills, alongside developing independence and confidence in themselves as young people. We want our pupils to enjoy their learning journey, and to achieve the highest standards they are capable of during their time with us.

Every week, Year 5 will be set appropriate homework tasks. Our expectations are: 

  • Reading: For a minimum of 30 minutes= 3 x 10 minutes a week. We ask that an adult signs their purple Reading Record as evidence that their child has read. It is beneficial for your child to read aloud to an adult regularly too, to support reading fluency and expression, along with providing opportunities to discuss the shared text, developing comprehension and understanding. When a book has been finished, we would like children to write a brief review in their purple reading record, stating what they enjoyed about it, outlining the best part or telling us about who was their favourite character.
  • Times Table Rock Stars: For 30 minutes minimum= 3 x 10 minutes a week. As part of this, your child will be expected to participate in occasional TTRS battles which are set by staff to add a competitive challenge.

Our P.E. days are on Mondays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child has their P.E. kit in school on these days (and that it is suitable for the changeable weather- some units of learning are led outside, even in the colder and wetter months). Children with longer hair should have their hair tied up please, and any earrings or watches need to be removed. 

To minimise cases of lost property, please ensure all times of clothing are named, so they can be returned to their rightful owner if misplaced.   

Kestrels and Sparrowhawks
Class Teachers:

Mrs Withers, Mrs Hill and Mrs Lockwood

Year 6 Knowledge Organiser

End of KS2 Tests - Guidance for parents

Welcome to Year 6!
The Sparrowhawks and Kestrels are two classes full of fabulous Year 6 children who pride themselves on being excellent role models and upholding the school’s ‘Be a Star!’ Values.  Our children are ambitious, show strength of character, work well as both individuals and part of a team and show respect to both adults and their peers.    
This year, our pupils are the role models for the rest of the school. Younger children naturally look up to them and we expect our Year 6 children to set an excellent example through their behaviour and attitude.  As a result, we encourage them to demonstrate kindness, respect, resilience and responsibility in everything they do, both inside and outside the classroom.
Year 6 is also a year of increasing independence. This year, we will support the children in developing confidence, organisation and self-motivation as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.  Alongside their academic learning, we will encourage them to embrace challenges, take responsibility for their actions and strive to be the very best versions of themselves.
PE
The children will participate in two PE lessons every week on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
When taking part in PE lessons, we ask that all jewellery, including earrings and watches, must be removed.  
All children must wear school PE kit, which consists of:

  • Plain navy or black: shorts, skorts, tracksuit bottoms or leggings with no logos.
  • Plain navy or black jumper with no logos or Long Sutton school sweatshirt.
  • Plain white polo shirt with no logos.
  • Black or white trainers.

Homework:
Children in Year 6 will receive their homework on Fridays to be returned the following Friday.   
Weekly homework includes:

  • Playing TTRS for a minimum of 30 minutes per week (15 minutes on ‘Garage’ and 15 minutes on ‘Studio’) – this will be monitored by Class Teachers.
  • Reading for a minimum of 3 times per week or 45 minutes.
  • A written reading comprehension task

If your child is struggling to complete the homework set, then they should talk to Mrs Lockwood or Mrs Withers before the homework due date and support will be provided.