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UKS2
In Upper Key Stage 2 our aim is to build upon the progress made in Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 by continuing to provide the children with the skills they need to become effective independent learners
Our Year 5 teachers are:
- Robin Class - Mrs Slater
- Merlin Class - Miss Dean
- Kestrel Class - Miss Law
You can contact our Year 5 team via email y5team@gusfordprimary.net
Our Year 6 teachers are:
- Kingfisher Class - Miss Machin (Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Leader)
- Greenfinch Class - Mrs Smith
- Woodpecker Class - Mr Bird
You can contact our Year 6 team via email y6team@gusfordprimary.net
Our school day:
Our school day begins with a soft start, where children come in and complete arithmetic work. We then move onto our morning lessons, of English skills (phonics or reading, spelling, grammar and handwriting and writing) and Maths.
At lunchtimes and playtimes, we spend time as phase where we have a variety of fun activities.
Our afternoon sessions focus on the foundation subjects of Science, History or Georgraphy alongside Spanish, Religious Education (RE), Physical Education (PE), Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE and RSE), Computing, Music, Design Technology (DT) or Art.
There are also planned opportunities to develop oracy skills throughout the day. These focus on developing a variety key speaking and listening skills necessary for effective communication and collaboration. As part of this, children visit the library weekly where they can immerse themselves in reading.
We run a range of lunchtime and after school clubs alongside an extensive programme of trips and visits to add depth, variety and colour to our curriculum.
Year 5 Curriculum Overviews
Year 6 Curricululm Overviews
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