Welcome to Orangutan Class

Why Orangutan Class?

We have chosen to name our classes after endangered animals. This fits with our continued work being a Rights Respecting School, where we not only strive to improve the rights within our school and community, but also the wider world.

Meet The Orangutan Team

My name is Dr Shelton and this is my sixth year at KPS and my first year teaching in Year 5.  Previously, I have taught Year 3 and Year 4 and I am enjoying learning new things, as I get to grips with the Year 5 curriculum. 

This year, Orangutan Class  will be  supported by 

Mrs Phimister

Mrs Read

Miss Bingham (PPA Cover - Sports Coach)

Mrs Smith (PPA Cover)

Mrs Howarth (PPA Cover - German)

PE Days - Summer I

This half-term, our PE lessons will take place every Monday (Swimming) and Wednesday (Dance). Children should come to school in their labelled PE kit, with long hair tied up and all jewellery and watches removed.  Earrings should be removed at home before school, if the children are unable to take them out without support.

Contact 

Regular updates on class activities can be found via the Class Dojo, where you can also get in touch with staff and share activities from home too.

Please note that I have 'down hours' in Class Dojo from 4pm to 8am and due to teaching commitments, staff are not expected to read or reply during working hours.

Our Curriculum

The document below outlines the curriculum coverage for Year 5, some of which is still under review and subject to further development.

Visits & Visitors

Y4/5 Residential to Walesby Forest

Before the Easter holidays, Year 5 have the opportunity to spend 2 nights away at Walesby Forest Activity Centre, taking part in lots of fun activities.

Other activities planned for this academic year in Y5

Our Class Read - Summer I

We love reading in Orangutan Class and currently we are sharing...

Darwin's dragons is a roller coaster of an adventure. Steeped in science it blends fantasy fiction with historical fact. It's a great read!

Books we have shared and enjoyed so far this year

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Please identify yourself . . . When Vicky's father is arrested, accused of stealing over a million pounds from the bank where he works, she is determined to prove his innocence. But how? There's only one way - to attempt to break into the bank's computer files. Even if Vicky is the best hacker in the world, will she find the real thief before they find her?

The classic ghost story from Penelope Lively - James is fed up. His family has moved to a new cottage – with grounds that are great for excavations, and trees that are perfect for climbing – and stuff is happening. Stuff that is normally the kind of thing he does. But it's not him who's writing strange things on shopping lists and fences. It's not him who smashes bottles and pours tea in the Vicar's lap. It's a ghost – honestly. Thomas Kempe the 17th century apothecary has returned and he wants James to be his apprentice. No one else believes in ghosts. It's up to James to get rid of him. Or he'll have no pocket money or pudding ever again!

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Recommended Reads for Year 5

Useful websites to support fun learning at home