Welcome to Year 5

2017-2018

TES British Section Primary school

 Parents Information Evening

6:00 6:45 Information about Year 5.

6:45 7:00 Refreshments/mix and mingle in the

atrium.

7:00 7:45 Presentation by Mr. Sloan and

specialist teachers in the amphitheatre.

8:00 8:30 FOBISIA presentation by Mr. Milner in

the amphitheatre.
 The Year 5 Team
Mrs. Katrina Millward
Mr. Greg Robinson 5GR
Ms. Jennifer Laird 5JL
Mr. Mike Norris 5MN
Ms. Jeni Wong 5JW
Mr. Paco Garcia EAL Teacher
Mr Herman Hammer EAL Teacher
Ms. Evelyn Shen Learning Assistant
Ms. Yaling Chou Learning Assistant
 Mrs Katrina Millward
Year 5 and 6 Team Leader
and Assistant Head
Year 5 Maths Teacher
From New Zealand
Fifth year at TES
 Mr. Greg Robinson
British
From Devon in the UK
Fully Qualified Teacher for 10 years
5th year at TES
Enjoy teaching Maths and PE
Married to Mrs Robinson in Year 4
Like to Travel
Hobbies include: Surfing, Tennis and
Football
 Ms. Jennifer Laird
Scottish
Taught in UK and Thailand
1st year at TES
Hobbies include:
great books, movies,
travelling, diving,
spending time with family.
 Mr. Mike Norris
South African
From Cape Town
Taught at TES and in China
Not married, but have a partner and two
lovely dogs.
Hobbies include: travel;
classical music and
watching good movies
with a big packet of
salt & vinegar chips.
 Ms. Jeni Wong
British
Taught in UK, HK, USA and Taiwan

7th year at TES

Married to Mr
Cheung, have 2
children.
Hobbies include:
ASL, scrapbooking,
travelling, swimming
 Mr. Paco Garcia
Spanish
From a region called Almeria in Spain.
Taught Foreign Languages in England
from 2010 to 2015.
3rd year at TES.
Hobbies include: reading,
swimming, travelling
and hiking.
Married to Mrs Ramos,
Teacher of Spanish
at the ESC.
 Mr. Herman Hammer
Dutch
Speaks
Qualified primary
school teacher
Qualified ski-
instructor
Likes sports
photography travel
 Ms. Evelyn Shen
Learning Assistant in 5GR/5JW
Born in the Shanghai, China
New to TES this year
Like to travel
Hobbies include:
Rock climbing,
hiking and swimming.
 Ms. Yaling Chou
Learning Assistant in 5MN/5JL
1st year at TES
Likes: Animals, boxing, traveling,
anime and tea.
Routines and Administration
The School Day
Students arrive in the building between 7:40 and 7:55.
Registration is at 8.05 am
Lessons start at 8.10am
The school day ends at 3:00. At 3:10 they will be taken to the
office.
The School Library
Each class has a scheduled weekly library time, but the students
are also free to use the library at any break and take out books
during lunch time and after school. Homelink diary should have
evidence of home reading. (signature or page number)
Money
All money for school events and equipment must be paid via the
electronic payment system . Small scale fund-raisers, such as
free-dress days, are the only exception and can be given to the
class teacher.
 Essential Equipment
PE kit To wear on PE days
Uniform including black shoes
Bags - lightweight backpacks recommended
rather than bags with wheels.
Caps, healthy snack & water bottles -
essential every day, especially in hot weather.
Stationery - this is provided.
Lunch Cards Issued. To be left in canteen.
Packed lunches Hot option (Steamer available)
 Communication
Home-School Link Diary
Communicate with your childs teacher -
please use the home link diary or email
Encourage children to show their
teacher any messages from home
Reports and Parent Teacher nights
twice per year
We are excited to announce
the TES Year 5 Blog!

http://y5-2017.blogspot.tw/
 Using the blog
Year 5 have a joint blog:
Hi 5!

http://y5-2017.blogspot.com
Please check the Blogs regularly
Password to access the blogs: tesparent
Sign up to receive regular updates
Updated weekly with reminders etc.
 Homework and
supporting your child
We recognise that the children work hard all day
at school: play, socialising and relaxation are very
important out of school activities.
Big Talk homework will be on class blogs on
Mondays
Maths Mathletics
Spellings lists appropriate for your child. Words
are issued and tested weekly.
Reading 20min per night recorded in the
Homelink diary.
 Homework and
supporting your child
Topic based homework grids optional. The first
one will come out for the Blast Off! Science unit

CLC - The children will have words and characters

to practice and should have their CLC book at
school everyday.

Parent workshops run by SLT. Information will

be on blogs and in emails.
 Class Rep
Each class has asked for a parent to act as their class rep.
The role involves :

Events arranging and organising class parties or PTA

events, arranging and organising class trips
Supporting and communicating with Class Teacher
Welcoming new families coffee mornings, social get-
togethers for parents

Please speak to your class teacher or complete the slip

to volunteer and return by 25th August 2017
 English
Speaking and Listening
Reading: shared and guided reading.
Spelling
Handwriting
Grammar
Big Writing - guided and independent
VCOP
 Topics
A topic based approach helps children to make
connections. Where possible we will take excursions
or have guest speakers related to our topics.

The following are the topics studied in Year 5.

All About Me (PSHE)

Blast Off! (Science)
Matter Matters! (Science)
May the Force be with you! (Science)
The Active Planet (Geography)
Groovy Greeks (History)

These topics will be supported by the integration of

other curriculum areas.
 Maths
A wide variety of resources
Applying knowledge in problem solving and
practical situations
Investigations
Mental Maths
Written methods
5 groups Differentiated by learning needs
Assessments
 EAL
Monday 4th September: EALIP Block 1 starts.

Thursday 7th September: 1st EAL parent teacher

interview 3.30 - 7.30pm.

Friday 22nd September and Thursday 19th

October: EAL Parent Workshops.

Monday 27th November: EALIP Block 2 starts

Thursday 7th December: EAL Parent Teacher

Interviews 3.30 - 7.30pm
Value Definition
Respect We are honest, considerate, and
tolerant global citizens

Participation We take an active role in our

learning and encourage others to
do the same

Responsibility We are trustworthy, independent

and act as positive role models

Creativity We use our imagination, explore

ideas and express ourselves freely

Perseverance We show persistence and strive to

do our best
 Pupil Support
Learning Assistants
EAL Support
All EAL learners are integrated into all
subject areas in the mainstream classroom, as
much as possible.
The EAL teacher co-teaches with the
classroom teacher to deliver the curriculum
with a focus on language.
With all questions and concerns your first
port of call is your class teacher. Mrs
Millward is the Year Team Leader for Y5 and
6 and can provide further assistance should
the need arise.
 Thank you for your
attention and support!

We look forward to a brilliant year

with you and your child!

Please make you way to the atrium for

refreshments and a chance to mingle
with other parents and staff.