Welcome to Year 5!

Welcome to Year 5 — a vibrant, purposeful, and welcoming place to learn.
Each week, our pupils explore a rich and varied curriculum, taking on the roles of writers, historians, scientists, mathematicians, and more. We are proud to uphold our school’s values and to nurture the talents and aspirations of every child. In Year 5, we aim to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive. You will always find a warm welcome in Year 5!

Mr Ashton

Weekly Timetable

Monday to Friday

• 8:45-9:00: Morning registration
• 9:00-9:15: Morning challenge
• 9:15-10:10: Maths
• 10:10-10:30: Break
• 10:30-11:00: Reading
• 11:00-12:00: Writing
• 12:00-1:05: Lunch
• 1:05-2:50: Wider curriculum
• 2:50-3:10: Assembly
• 3:20: Home Time

 

Autumn Term Updates

PE days: Monday and Wednesday

Library day: Wednesday

Oxford Reading Tree Book can be changed at any time.

Reading

We expect all our children to read every evening and at weekends. In Year 5, 15 minutes should be the minimum, but, if your child can't put their book down because they are so engrossed, that's the magic of reading.  It is important to encourage your child to read a range of book genres / styles, but equally, there is no harm in being addicted to a series or specific author! We want children to develop a reading for pleasure mindset.

 

What we are learning this term 

• English: Narratives and chronological reports
• Maths: Place value, addition and subtraction, fractions and multiplication
• Science: Forces and space
• History: Tudors
• Geography: The Alps
• Art: Sketching
• RE: Christianity

Homework

Homework runs Friday to Friday in Year 5. Each week there will be the following homework set:

• Maths: 12 x 1 minute TT Rockstars games
• Spellings: Practice and test completed on Spelling Frame
• Reading: Reading Plus assignments completed.
• English: SPAG Blast practise.

 

 

Y5 book recommendations and core texts:

Cosmic - Frank Cotrell-Boyce

Lion Witch and The Wardrobe - C.S Lewis

The Demon Headmaster - Gillian Cross

Beetle Boy - M.G Leonard

Wonder - R.J Palacio

Boy at the back of the class - Onjali Q. Rauf

The Girl of Ink and Stars - Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Stitch Head - Guy Bass 

 

Our class novel this term is "Cosmic" by Frank Cotrell-Boyce

Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce is about a tall 12-year-old boy, Liam, who poses as an adult and ends up on a space mission with other kids. Funny and heartfelt, it explores growing up, responsibility, and what it means to be a dad—all while floating in space.

Notices & Reminders

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Contact

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

0191 5634100

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