Year 5

 

Key information

Miss Brown is our class teacher and Miss Wintersgill helps us with our learning every morning. As your child moves into Upper Key Stage 2, we look forward to developing their independence, confidence and love of learning.

In the morning we have:

Spelling, Maths, Guided Reading and Literacy.

In the afternoon we have:

Worship, Wider Curriculum (Science, Art, DT, French, History, Geography, PSHE or RE) 

RE is taught every Monday afternoon.

PE is taught every Monday afternoon.

Reading

Reading with children is a pivotal part of their learning journey and it helps to grow their vocabulary and understanding of the world. We take 20 minutes every day to teach Guided Reading in class and the children choose a book from the book corner to read for 10 minutes after lunch.

We also give the children the exciting opportunity to choose any book that they would like to read from the KS2 library. One session per week is dedicated for the Year 5 children to visit the library. The children can take their library book home. This is available every Monday 12-12:30.

The children also take home a reading book and have the opportunity to change their reading book throughout the week. These are to be brought in to school each day and their reading record signed every week. Even though your child may want to read to themselves, we would be grateful if you could hear them read aloud and for you to ask them questions about what they have read. Children will receive 3 dojos for reading a minimum of 3 times per week.

Child-led Class Worship

Every half term, three children are chosen to be on the worship team. Every other Thursday, these children plan a worship to deliver to the class the next day. Any thoughts, feelings or points to remember is recorded in the class worship book that belongs on our reflection area. 

Homework

Homework is sent out every half term, with information about the half term's learning. Allow yourself to go on an exciting discovery to find out about our topics, this can be presented in any way. How creative can you get?

PE 

Our PE lessons are on Monday afternoons. Full PE kits should be in school at all times. Earrings should be removed or covered with tape for PE lessons. 

Fitness Friday is every Friday morning, so children can wear trainers instead of school shoes on this day. 

Water Bottles 

Children should bring a water bottle to school everyday. Bottles should go home and be cleaned each night. 

We love to see what you have been up to outside of school. If you have received any achievements in or out of school, please do not hesitate to bring them into school for celebration assembly on Friday!

Our Learning Journey 

Autumn term was a busy term, full of learning! In English the children explored the stories of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and we have two trips planned for our next unit of learning. In Geography we learnt about climate zones whilst in Science we investigated how living things develop. 

Our RE learning has focussed on the story of Daniel and the traditions of Christmas as celebrated by Christians around the world. We love to ask questions and be inquisitive!