Welcome to Obama class!

This year we have named our classes based on inspirational from around the world and from throughout history, our class being named after Michelle Obama. We are a straight Year 5 class, along with the other year 5 class named Senna. We are encouraging all children to work hard and achieve their full potential by following Michelle Obama's famous quote: 

Be focused

Be determined

Be hopeful

Be empowered

I, Miss Drage will be teaching the class, along with our wonderful teaching assistants Mrs Treloar and Miss Bland, they can't wait to work with you all. Our PE day is Thursday. As usual, the children are to come to school in their PE kit.   

Our three topics this year are: 

- Autumn - The Victorians

- Spring - Islamic Civilisation

- Summer- TBC

As most of you know already, we love to have great links and relationships with all the children and their families, so please feel free to contact us whenever you need to and we will always help however we can. Use the email address below: 

obama@knowle-plymouth.co.uk

I can't wait to have a fantastic year together!

Miss Drage. 

Why Michelle Obama Class?

Michelle Obama is not only the first black first lady, she is also a huge activist for children, education and health. Donating and creating to charities and working along the education department in the United States, she has made some huge changes to education as we know it. 

Michelle Obama’s girl-focused education charity (Let Girls Learn) has raised more than $3.5 billion since it was launched. Her charity aims to get 62 million girls and children into school across the globe, giving them opportunities they never had before. Michelle Obama also started a let's move campaign which allows children to access sporting, funding and get moving to improve the general health of children. She has also dedicated a lot of her time to encouraging children to get into further education. Michelle has really changed the face of education for thousands of children across the world. 

Michelle reminds us of the importance of education and wellness, but also that everyone can do it, if you work hard and give it your all. 

Below you will find a series of important website links that you can use for learning at home: