Year 5 Newsletter Week 1

4th September 2021

Welcome! We are happy to be back and are ready for a great year. We take this opportunity to welcome the students who are returning and those who are starting this year. We are looking forward to working with your child and helping him/her to achieve their full potential.

The parent-teacher relationship is vital to your child's success in school. By working together, we can help your child have a very fulfilling learning experience.

The student planner/diary is our main communication tool. It is meant to be used throughout this academic year. You may leave a message with the school secretary. Your call will be returned promptly. You could also contact your child’s teacher through email as shown;

Ms. N. Wambugu –noreen.wambugu@braeside.ac.ke (5Y)

Mrs. M. Masitsa –martha.njeri@braeside.ac.ke (5R)

Miss J.Gaiko - judy.gaiko@braeside.ac.ke (5G)

Have a look at some of the lessons during the week.....

English lesson: Pupils identifying written instructions around the school and their significance.

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Maths lesson: Pupils ordering themselves according to their dates of birth.

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Coming up…………………….

Parents evening; You are invited for the Year 5 parents meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 15th September 2021 at 4pm.

Week 1 curriculum coverage

English Mathematics Science Geography History
Instructional writing Numbers; numbers and place value Life cycles of animals Water cycle Life of Queen Victoria

Healthy snack list

What snack can I have for break?

  • Fruits
  • Milk and milk products
  • Fresh juice
  • Sandwich
  • Whole meal bread
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Nuts
  • An egg
  • A pancake
  • Corn

Stationery List

Kindly ensure that your child has the following;

  • Pencils
  • Ink Pen (Uniball black or blue)
  • Pritt Glue Stick
  • Pair of Scissors
  • Highlighter
  • Dictionary
  • Markers
Council of British International Schools (Accredited Member)
Tanzanian International Schools Association
Association of International Schools in Africa
Council of International Schools
Council of British International Schools
Cambridge International Examinations
BTEC Level 3
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
GL Education Assessment Excellence