We try really hard to set a good example to the children in Key Stage 1 by following our school values of being determined, kind, respectful, honest and we believe in ourselves. We believe that our school vision of 'Bees fly high in the sky, so why shouldn't I' underpins the ethos of our class. We are striving towards greater independence and getting ready for high school, this is reiterated by a greater emphasis being placed on homework in Elm class as we prepare the children for both their SATs and KS3. We expect all pupils in UKS2 to act as school ambassadors and play a larger part in school life, such as conducting tours of the school during open days and chairing the school council to ensure a fair and even democracy. We are a fully inclusive classroom, we celebrate uniqueness and we encourage all pupils to embrace diversity. This is excellent preparation for high school and life outside of our small school. Positivity and a can-do attitude will always be championed in Elm Class and rewarded accordingly.
During UKS2 we have dedicated lessons for each curriculum area following the National Curriculum objectives for Year 5 and 6 over a two-year cycle. Our day is made up of fun and interesting lessons, which bring the curriculum to life and where we learn key skills to help us achieve our best in all that we do.
After SATS in May, Elm Class takes on one of two special challenges: Project Apprentice or a production! During 'Project Apprentice' the class are split into groups and challenged to come up with fundraising ideas. Past groups have sold cakes, prepared staff lunches, made fruit smoothies, put on carnival events in school, run lunch-time craft stations, even manufactured their own stress toys and washed cars. All profits raised are put towards subsidising our own residential and school trips. We also donate to charitry.
In PE we have sessions with Worcester Warriors, Worcester Cricket Club, Kidderminster Harriers and many more, that supplement our usual lessons. We play fun tournaments with local schools when they are available. We will have the opportunity to swim in the summer term and always look forward to sports day.
Keep checking back to our class page as we try to update it throughout the year.
Miss Waring and Mrs Oliver.
- Read and discuss with an adult what they have read
- Complete Reading Plus Assignments
- Practise weekly Spellings
- Practise Times tables (TT Rockstars)
- Undertake a Foundation subjects project each half term from a menu of choices
Spellings will be set on a Monday and tested the following Monday. The results of the spelling tests will be sent home via spelling books each week.
Pupils can change their reading books on any day in our class! Pupils are expected to read each night and parents/carers should sign the home reading diary when they have heard their child read. Pupils will complete a smiley face each time they read. When they complete a row of smiley faces they will receive a fluffy award in class. When they have completed their smiley face chart, they will receive a gold token for our book vending machine!