Welcome to Cedar Class
Adults in Cedar Class
Class teacher: Mrs Read
Teaching assistants: Mrs Chan
Home Learning
Homework is handed out on a WEDNESDAY and returned on a MONDAY. Weekly homework consists of:
Year 5:
Spelling - this will be completed on Spelling Shed.
Mathematics - this will be tasks set on Sumdog.
Reading - 4 x 15 minutes per week.
TimeTables Rockstars
Year 6:
Spelling - this will be completed on Spelling Shed.
Mathematics - this will be tasks set on Sumdog.
Reading - 4 x 15 minutes per week.
TimeTables Rockstars
To support our UKS2 children in taking ownership of their homework and to ensure they have the resources or support to complete it; there is a Thursday lunchtime homework club (where children can choose or are directed to attend).
Topic Homework
Each half term, a grid is sent out within each key stage which links with the topic, they are learning and our school value focus for the following half term. Within each key stage the pupils are asked to complete a number of activities and each completed activity is rewarded with dojo points. At the end of the half term, all classes will showcase this homework and celebrate the children’s hard work and efforts. These homework grids will be available on our website in the 'Children' section.
Autumn 1 - UKS2 Autumn 1 Cycle 1 homework.pdf
Autumn 2 - UKS2 Autumn 2 Cycle 1 homework.pdf
Home Readers
Children are asked to read a minimum of 4 times per week for at least 15 minutes. We ask that the children's reading records are signed by an adult and handed in on a daily basis to be stamped and dojo points given out. Children who complete this will earn a special treat.
P.E days
Our PE days are Monday and Wednesday. Please ensure that children are in their active uniform on these days, with long hair tied back and earings removed. Children may also need a coat for any wet weather.
Routines
Take your reading diary and reading book home each evening and return it to school the following day. Reading books are stored in the basket by the door. If you need to do a reading quiz, use the chromebooks in the classroom.
We come into school quietly and calmly and get on with our morning task which is often spelling, times tables or fix-its from our previous days learning.
Spellings are on a Monday.
Always be prepared for the weather!
Rewards
We have lots of rewards.
Reading - children who have read 4 or more times each week at home get to choose a cushion to sit on in class.
Each week one child is chosen as our book winner. This child gets to choose a new book. This award is for effort with reading at home or at school.
Each week we have a house point champion.
Special certificates are also awarded in a Friday assembly for our class superstars!
Autumn 2 - Homework Tasks
Autumn 2 - brgs visit and we stem
On Wednesday, our children enjoyed an exciting STEM workshop led by students from BRGS Year 12. Working in groups, the children took part in a carousel of hands-on activities, including designing and testing paper boats to see how well they could float, exploring the different states of matter, and developing their engineering skills by building structures from spaghetti and mini marshmallows.
The children showed fantastic teamwork, creativity and problem-solving throughout the sessions. It was wonderful to see them so engaged and enthusiastic about STEM learning.
Take a look at the fun they had while discovering science, technology, engineering and maths in a practical, enjoyable way! 🚀🔬⛵🏗️
Vision @ Waterfoot
Vision came into school to work with Cedar pupils, helping to educate them about the opportunities and dangers associated with artificial intelligence (AI). During the interactive session, children explored what AI is, how it is used in everyday life, and ways to identify whether online content is real or AI-generated. The pupils were highly engaged throughout and enjoyed the practical activities and discussions. We always enjoy working with Nathan and his team, who consistently deliver informative, interactive and engaging sessions that capture the children's interest while promoting important online safety messages
Artificial intelligence
Art in Cedar
In art, we have been looking at clay work. We have combined this with our Science topic and created some outstanding sculptures of vertebrates and invertebrates.
Our Art work
Outdoor P.E - Orienteering
This half term, Cedar class are working on their orienteering skills in outdoor P.E. The children have learnt how to orientate a map and understand how to use compass points to move around a small course.
Next week, we are going to use a map of the school grounds and create out own course for others to follow.
Week 3 - Cardinal Numbers
