Year 5
Welcome to Year 5!
This year, our class names are based on famous landmarks from around the world.
Stonehenge Class is taught by Miss O'Reilly and Mrs Botterill.
Easter Island Class is taught by Miss Guy, Miss Clarke and Mrs King
Miss Bunn (HLTA) also teaches across both Year 5 classes.
2025-26 CURRICULUM
You can read about our learning this year here...
EXPECTATIONS FOR CHILDREN IN YEAR 5
HOME READING
It is vitally important that your child reads at home as well as at school.
The expectations are that your child reads AT LEAST 4 times a week at home. Reading books can be handed in on any day to be changed, but they MUST be handed in on a MONDAY, along with their reading records. These books need to have been signed by an adult each time your child has read.
We would really appreciate you supporting us by encouraging your child to read regularly at home; it is one of the best ways to improve their academic performance across the whole curriculum.
HOMEWORK is given out every Friday and MUST be returned to school NO LATER than the following WEDNESDAY.
The homework will be a Learning Log task based on the termly topic, as well as Maths and English work.
Children will also receive a list of spellings to learn and times tables to practise before they are tested on these the following week.
PE DAYS
PE will be on Wednesdays & Thursdays for both Year 5 classes. Please ensure your child brings the appropriate kit for these lessons:
- A plain T-shirt or polo shirt
- Sports shorts, tracksuit bottoms or plain leggings
- Sweatshirt, hoodie or tracksuit top
- Trainers suitable for outdoors
Indoor Shoes
Indoor shoes are an important part of our uniform!
Please send your child with a pair of pumps or other suitable shoes to change into when inside. This protects carpets, keeps indoors clean and gives their feet a chance to dry if their shoes are wet.
Water Bottles
Please ensure all children bring a water bottle to school as having a drink when thirsty is vital for health and learning, whatever the time of year.
Healthy School
Please remember that we are a HEALTHY SCHOOL and therefore children should not be bringing in unhealthy snacks such as chocolate, cake or sweets even for birthday treats. Only healthy treats thank you (without nuts).
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need any support.
We look forward to working with you to support your child in having a successful and happy year!
Miss O'Reilly and Miss Guy