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Welcome Statement
I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome all the Year 5 children and families into our class this year. We hope that you find all the information you need here but if you want to find out more. Please check out our school blog, school Facebook page and school Twitter account. As always, we are here to make this a memorable year for your child, so never hesitate to contact us and let’s work together to “Grow with God”.
Staffing
Class Teacher: Mrs. N. Bailey & Mrs. V. Patterson
Teaching Assistant: Mrs. E. Storey
PPA Cover: Mrs J. Croughan
Our Topics
Our children follow the Lancashire topic overviews. In Year 5 these are as follows:
- Autumn 1 – A Kingdom United
- Autumn 2 – Food, Glorious Food!
- Spring 1 – Earthlings
- Spring 2 – Inventors and Inventions
- Summer 1 – Amazon Adventure
- Summer 2 – Faster Higher Stronger
For more details on these, please see our termly topic overviews. Which can be found here:
Curriculum Maps - Spring 2021/2022
Homework
Homework will be given out on a Friday. In Year 5 this will include a Mathematical activity that focuses on their revision of learnt skills, a writing, reading comprehension or SPAG activity, and spellings. Additionally, each term the children will be given a topic project to be completed by the end of the term. Further to this, the children have access to various websites including TTRockstars, Prodigy Maths and Read Theory.
Reading Books
In Year 5, children are encouraged to read appropriate novels and non-fiction books regularly, some of these may be banded scheme books and others may be free reading. They are given time 15 minutes each day to read at school and we aim for them to match this at home. They should record this in their school diary and aim to have this signed by a parent once a week.
Worship and Reflection Areas
We have a dedicated worship and reflection area in class. Here the children are encouraged to spend time reflecting upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and consider how they fulfil each of our Christian values both at school and at home. In Year 5, the children also begin to plan and lead worship and in this area, have access to the resources they need to do so.
Before and After School
At the beginning of the school day, before registration (8:45am – 8:55am depending on arrival time) the children will have different maths, reading and SPAG activities to complete. These are focused on revision and practising the skills they have learnt previously.
School finishes at 3:30pm. In Year 5, children can either be collected from the classroom door or, with written permission, walk home.
General Reminders
Our PE days are Wednesday and Thursday. Please ensure the children have the appropriate kit for each day. During the summer term, Year 5 will also be swimming on a Tuesday.
The children will also need their own water bottle in school, which they have access to all day, please make sure that they are clearly labelled.
Useful Websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Finally
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us, either after school when collecting your child, on Class Dojo, or by arranging a more formal appointment with the school office.
We know that by working together your child with continue to shine and “Grow with God”.
Thank you for visiting our class page.