Thursday 2nd July

Reminders 

Good morning and welcome to Year 5!

Recap of classroom rules and behaviour expectations – hands up to talk, looking only at teacher, facing forward, no turning around, do not get out of seat without asking permission. 

Show best listening by looking at teacher, giving full attention. 

IPads when not being used in trays, or closed when listening to the teacher.  

 We will go on tour of unit in half an hour but for now, let’s talk about what is to come. 

 

Behaviour – rules recap 

Walking around unit 
Walking around school 
Putting hands up 
Listening to teacher 
Hands up to get tissues or go to bin etc 
Ways of using the cloakroom – only 3 pupils in at one time, you must be responsible for keeping to this rule 
Line up in SILENCE with hands behind our backs, facing forwards looking at the teacher – teacher will tell each table when to line up 
Toilets, only 3 at a time 
Book corner – only 3 at a time 
Intervention rooms 
Yard – traverse wall rules – ask to go on, only 3 on each side at a time, playground in 3 sections – is this the same as in year 4? 
Daily PE session – running only, no talking, will affect report effort grades  

Rights Respecting

Our Rights, Our Responsibilities

Learning Objective: To understand that everyone has rights and that both duty bearers and right holders have responsibilities to protect those rights.

During our transition days we are going to be reminding ourselves about children's rights and constructing our class charter - our code of behaviour for everyone in the class-which we will all sign as a promise that we will follow it.

Do you remember what all the words and phrases abut children's rights mean?

Rights             Universal Rights                Inherent Rights 

             Inalienable Rights                           Unconditional Rights 

Indivisible Rights                Duty Bearers                        Rights Holders 

Articles              Equity                      Dignity                        Wellbeing

Let's have a look at the UNCRC and think about which rights we will be focussing on at the beginning of the year. 

UNCRC Articles: 2, 12, 19, 24, 28, 29, 31

 

Rights Match-Up (In table groups)

Resources

• Children's Rights statements
• Duty Bearers Will... statements
• Right Holders Will... statements

Children work in groups to match each right with the correct responsibilities.

Challenge Question

Which responsibilities help protect more than one right?

Transition Activity 2  

Transition Activity 2: Rights, Duty Bearers or Right Holders?

Place three hoops labelled:

Children's Rights

 Duty Bearers

 Right Holders

Read one statement at a time.

• Every child has the right to learn.
• Teachers explain learning in different ways.
• Children arrive ready to learn.
• Adults keep classrooms safe.
• Children tuck their chairs under.
• Children look after classroom equipment.
• Teachers listen when children are worried.
• Children use kind words.
• Everyone has the right to play.
• Children put rubbish in the bin.
• Adults encourage children to drink water.
• Children respect everyone's ideas.

After sorting, discuss:

How does this action help protect someone's right?

Activity 3, Class Charter:

Rights into Classroom Expectations

Display one right at a time.

Example

Article 28 – Every child has the right to an education.

Ask:

What should duty bearers do?

Possible answers

• Teach exciting lessons.
• Explain learning clearly.
• Help children who are struggling.
• Encourage everyone.
• Listen to questions.

Ask:

What should right holders do?

Possible answers

• Arrive ready to learn.
• Bring the correct equipment.
• Listen carefully.
• Push ourselves to reach our potential.
• Let everyone learn.

Finally ask:

If everyone did these things, what classroom expectation could we create?

Examples

• We are always ready to learn.
• We help everyone succeed.
• We respect learning.

Repeat with:

Article 19

→ We keep everyone safe.

Article 24

→ We look after our bodies and classroom.

Article 12

→ We listen respectfully.

Article 31

→ We include everyone.

 

Activity 4:

Our Promise

Each child completes a leaf handout:

 

 My Right

"I have the right to..."

Examples

• learn
• feel safe
• be listened to
• play
• be healthy

 My Responsibility

"To protect everyone's rights, I will..."

Examples

• arrive ready to learn.
• listen when others are speaking.
• use kind words.
• put rubbish in the bin.
• look after classroom equipment.
• finish my water.
• include everyone.
• ask for help when I need it.
• try my best every day.

We will stick the promises around our new class charter to remind everyone that protecting rights is everyone's responsibility. 

 

“We are all different, but the same.”

 

Summary

Rather than following one main character, the book asks the reader a series of engaging questions about themselves:

• Who is in your family?
• Where do you come from?
• What traditions do you have?
• What foods do you enjoy?
• What games do you play?
• What languages do you speak?
• What makes you different from everyone else?

It shows that our identities are made up of many "pieces"—our families, friends, cultures, interests, memories, beliefs and experiences—and that every person's story is unique and valuable.

Key themes

• Identity
• Diversity and inclusion
• Family and heritage
• Belonging
• Respect for differences
• Self-esteem
• Community

Rights Respecting Schools – Especially:

• Article 2 – Non-discrimination
• Article 8 – Identity
• Article 29 – Education should develop respect for others and their cultures.

British Values

• Mutual Respect
• Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
• Individual Liberty (celebrating who we are)

Discussion questions

• What makes you unique?
• Which people have helped shape who you are?
• What traditions does your family have?
• Are there things you have in common with others in our class?
• Why is it important that everyone is treated with respect, even when they are different?
• What would our world be like if everyone was exactly the same?

Now using the answers from your quilt square 

Write a letter to me, your teacher, telling me about yourself. 

Remember to also tell me about:

- your family

- your favourite food

- what you do in your free time

- what you are good at

- what you like about school

A letter from me to you: (Click on your class to read a letter from your teacher)

Adapted: 

Dear, 

My name is ______________________ and I am excited to be in your class next year. I would like to tell you a little bit about myself.

I live with my family, who are very kind and caring. I enjoy spending time with them, especially at weekends. We like to talk, laugh and do fun things together.

My favourite food is ______________________ because it is really tasty. I also enjoy eating ______________________.

In my free time, I like to ______________________, ______________________ and ______________________. These activities make me feel happy and relaxed.

I am good at ______________________. I also work hard and always try my best, even when I find something difficult. I enjoy helping other people when I can.

The things I like most about school are ______________________. I enjoy learning new things, spending time with my friends and taking part in different activities. My favourite subject is ______________________ because ______________________.

I am looking forward to meeting you and learning lots of new things in Year 5. I hope we have a fantastic year together!

From,

 

5K

Dear Year 5,

Hello! My name is Mrs F khatun, and I am so excited to be your teacher this year. I can't wait to get to know each and every one of you, so I thought I would tell you a little bit about myself.

I live with my husband and my daughter, who is 14 years old. My husband is a scientist and works hard to help keep people safe and healthy through his important work. We enjoy spending time together as a family, and I love hearing about all the exciting things my daughter gets up to.

My favourite food is rice with different curries. I really enjoy South Asian food, especially when it is served with a fresh, crunchy salad.

In my free time, I enjoy reading books, playing badminton and visiting new places. I love exploring somewhere different and making happy memories with my family and friends.

I am good at cooking, making and creating things, and writing. I enjoy learning new skills and being creative whenever I can.

There are so many things I love about being a teacher. My favourite part is teaching children new things and watching them succeed. It makes me so proud to see children grow in confidence, achieve their goals and take part in activities they may never have tried before. I also enjoy joining in with fun activities whenever I can! Another thing I love is spending time with my teacher friends and catching up with them. And I have to admit, I think our school lunches are delicious too!

I am really looking forward to teaching you all, learning together, having lots of fun and making this a fantastic year. I know we are going to have a wonderful time together!

from, Mrs F Khatun 

5S

Dear Year 5,

Hello! My name is Mrs A. Shafique, and I am so excited to be your teacher this year. I can't wait to get to know each and every one of you, so I thought I would tell you a little bit about myself.

I live with my husband and my two-year-old son. We enjoy spending lots of time together as a family, and I love watching my son grow and learn new things every day.

My favourite food is chicken and rice topped with garlic sauce. It's my favourite meal, and I always enjoy eating it!

In my free time, I enjoy reading, travelling and going on walks. I love exploring new places, spending time outdoors and relaxing with a good book.

There are so many things I love about being a teacher. I enjoy working with children, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their best. One of my favourite things is seeing children succeed, grow in confidence and learn about the wider world around them. Every day is different, and I love sharing exciting learning experiences with my class.

This year, I hope our classroom will be a place where everyone feels happy, safe and valued. We will work hard, support one another, be kind and respectful, and have lots of fun while learning together.

I am really looking forward to meeting you all, getting to know each of you and making this a fantastic year. I know we are going to have a wonderful time together!

See you soon!

From,

Mrs A. Shafique