Year 5
Welcome to Year 5
Our teachers are Mr Samuels, Mrs Cook and Ms Juffs, Mr Obaye
Upper KS2 Support Staff: Mrs Winmill
Phase Group Leader: Mr Rusirevi
What We Are Learning
We start this academic year exploring Shakespeare’s Macbeth in Literacy, leading on to the stories Beyond the Lines and The Piano. These two stories link to our history topic, learning about the historical events of World War 2.
In geography, we learn about biomes and climates, and how they affect our world today.
Our RE and PSHE topics relate to ourselves. We identify how our inner forces affect our behaviour and how to stay healthy in our daily lives.
In our artistic subjects, we express our creativity. In art, we explore origami; in DT, we make Doodlers; and in music, we develop our musical ability by learning a new instrument.
Throughout our PE lessons, we continue to develop our skills in sports hall athletics and Tag rugby.
For a more detailed synopsis of what we will be studying, please see our Autumn 1 Curriculum Map below.
Reading
- We expect your child to read every day. This gives your child the ability to broaden their vocabulary which then helps develop their writing.
- Please update reading on Reading Journey by pressing here
Homework and Home Learning
- Homework is set on a Friday and expected to be completed by the following Tuesday.
- Maths and Literacy homework is generally set on Google Classroom or Learning by Questions (LBQ). Please ensure your child knows their login details. Speak to your class teacher if you need help.
- Children are also encouraged to practise their times tables on Times Table Rockstars.
- Spellings are set on a Monday and tested the following Monday.
PE
- Our PE days are Monday and Thursday - please ensure your child’s PE kit is in school on these days.
- Please press here for more information
- Indoor kit: white t-shirt, black shorts, black trainers (these do not mark the hall floor)
- Outdoor kit: black tracksuit top, white t-shirt, black jogging bottoms, suitable outdoor trainers
- Please add your child’s name on all kit, including footwear. Hair bands must be worn for those who have longer hair.
- Jewellery is not to be worn.
Key Dates, Trips and Events
We will be looking at booking trips soon. Please check back here for the latest information.
Assessments
- We regularly assess our children as part of everyday teaching.
- We also formally assess our children once a term. You will be notified of your child’s progress at these times.
How Parents Can Help at Home
- To support your child at home, we strongly suggest you support them with their daily reading, practising spelling, and completion of homework. Children benefit when they work together at home.
Useful Links and Resources
- Oak Academy is a free resource that provides complete curriculum support. It has resources to support you and your child in all subjects.
