WELCOME TO 5K GUIDE FOR CHILDREN A ND PARENTS
2016-2017
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Introduction Welcome to Year 5 at Barnard Castle Prep School. A new year offers new opportunities and I hope you are looking forward to a busy and enjoyable year. There will be plenty to do both in and out of the classroom as well as new trips to go on and new friends to make. In this booklet there is some information to help guide you along the way. However, don't hesitate to ask any of the teachers for any help that you may need. Have a great time.
Laura Turner Headmistress Class Teacher Mrs Killeen will be your class teacher and will be there to help you with everything you do in Year 5. You will have lots of different teachers for your lessons each week and you will be given your timetable at the start of the term. If there is anything you are not sure about or if you have any questions or problems, please talk to Mrs Killeen and she will be able to help you. You will always see Mrs Killeen in the morning and also for class time at the end of each day. Mrs Killeen will make sure that any children who are new to the school have a ‘buddy’ for the first few days to help them to find their way around and get to know people. Year 5 represents a real step up, both in terms of the opportunities it presents and the level of independence expected. During your time in Year 5 you will have the chance to experience outdoor pursuits on our brilliant Robinwood trip, as well as visit the continent to practise your language skills on our French trip. House competitions take on a more prominent role and you will have the opportunity to represent the School at a range of sports. Music lessons are also available for a variety of instruments and there are a number of ensembles to enjoy. You will be responsible for organising yourself throughout the day, in terms of prep and activities, but there is always a friendly face close at hand should you have any questions. Year 5 is the start of a two year journey to Senior School and the start of a truly special Prep School experience.
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Prep School Staff
Mrs Turner Headmistress
Mr Seddon Deputy Head Yr 6 class teacher
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Mrs Hairsine Yr 1 class teacher
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Miss Laverick Teaching Assistant
Dr Harrison Director of Music
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Mrs Michelin Yr 3 class teacher
Mrs Robertson Director of Studies Yr 6 class teacher
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Mr Joy Learning Support Co-ordinator
Mr Ayres Yr 6 class teacher
Mrs Bale Reception teacher
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Mrs Killeen
Mr Killeen
Boarding House Parent
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Yr 5 class teacher
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Mrs Priestley Yr 2 class teacher
Mrs Roberts-Lilley Teaching Assistant
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Mrs Seddon Yr 5 class teacher
Mrs Small Art and DT teacher
Miss Strachan Yr 3 class teacher
Mrs Thirling School Counsellor Teaching Assistant
Mrs Thompson Yrs 5 & 6 teacher
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Mr Wicling Yr 4 class teacher
Mrs Morse Secretary
Sister Bainbridge School Nurse
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Mrs Rowlandson Humanities and PSHE teacher
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Miss White Yr 4 class teacher
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Homework In Year 5 you will get homework each evening. This helps you to remember work covered in class and also extends your learning. You should be able to complete the homework set in 30 minutes. We also expect everyone to read at home regularly – ideally for at least 10 minutes every day. If you find a task difficult, please do as much as you can and leave the rest. Talk to your teachers about it the next day and ask your parent or house parent to put a note in your Prep Diary. Do not worry if this happens; sometimes tasks that seem easy in class may appear more difficult when you get home! Prep Diaries These are really important for organising your busy Year 5 life! Each day you should write any homework tasks, special events or music lessons in your diary. Teachers may also write notes in there for you and your parents, and your parents can write their own questions or comments in too. Don’t forget to show Mrs Killeen if your parents have written a note in your diary. Prep Diaries should be signed every weekend and then handed in to Mrs Killeen every Monday morning. A well-kept Prep Diary is a really easy way to earn merits for your House! Merits You will already know which House you belong to. There are four Houses: Drake Gilbert Grenville Raleigh
You earn merits (points) for your House through hard work and by following the Barney Way. The points are added up at the end of each term and the Merit Shield is awarded to the House with the most points. A demerit may be given for thoughtless behaviour, which means that one point is taken away from your House's points. You can earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Merit Certificates by gaining merits each term. WESTWICK ROAD
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Activities Clubs run at break time, lunch time and after school. A list of clubs will be given to you in the first week of each term. You should take the list home and chat to your parents about which activities you would like to sign up for, and Mrs Killeen will ask for your choices and completed forms the next day.
Once you have started an activity club, you are expected to attend every week until the end of term and to give your apologies to the teacher running the club if you cannot be there.
You can ring the School’s Independent Listener on 07817 484818
You can speak to any of the teachers
You can speak to Mrs Morse, Sister Bainbridge, your parents, your friends
Worried or upset? You can ring ChildLine on 0800 1111
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To make a complaint, speak to your class teacher (Mr or Mrs Killeen if you are a boarder), Mr Seddon or Mrs Turner
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Trips and Residentials In Year 5 we go on a curriculum based trip every term to complement and support the work undertaken in class. You also have the opportunity to spend three days climbing, canoeing, caving and generally getting muddy at Robinwood in Alston! This trip is traditionally in the Trinity Term. The French trip, that takes place in the Lent Term, is another fantastic opportunity for you to spend time out of School expanding your horizons and developing your French.
Year 5 Play In the Trinity Term you will be taking part in the Year 5 & 6 production. All pupils are involved, whether it’s singing or acting the play never disappoints!
Fixtures In Year 5 you will continue to play in competitions with other schools, representing the Prep School and improving your skills in tournaments and workshops. If you are selected to play in a team, your name will appear on a team sheet, displayed on the sports noticeboard outside the Atkinson Hall, with all the details of the match and the kit you will need. You will need to write all the details in your Prep Diary for your parents and remember to be organised on the day!
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Equipment for Year 5 Everyday items You will need a named pencil case containing the following equipment: a pencil, ruler, a highlighter pen, rubber and pencil sharpener, coloured pencils, Pritt stick Swimming Towel, navy swimming costume or navy swimming trunks, white swimming cap (girls), goggles (optional) PE School crested PE shorts (for boys), school crested Games skort or lycras (for girls), House T-shirt, short white socks, indoor and outdoor trainers, school tracksuit Games Towel, school rugby/hockey shirt, navy rugby shorts/skort, school Games socks, school tracksuit, cricket whites (for boys), football/rugby boots (for boys - kite marked studs), outdoor trainers (for girls), indoor trainers for wet weather, mouthguard, shin pads Children should bring their PE and swimming kit to school every Monday and Friday Uniform Your appearance is important. Prep School pupils should be smartly dressed in the correct School uniform and sports kit. Girls must wear their hair tied back if it is shoulder length or longer and boys should have short hair. School shoes should be black and regularly polished. Jewellery should not be worn, with the exception that girls may wear a single small plain stud in the lobe of each ear. You may be required to remove these for safety reasons during games time etc. On occasion, items of uniform can get mixed up or misplaced, therefore please could you ensure that all items are clearly labelled. The lost property basket is located in Mrs Morse’s office should any items of clothing be misplaced.
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