Year 5

Welcome to Year 5

Our class teacher for the 2024/25 academic year is Mrs Buckley. Our teaching assistant is Mrs Wheeler.

In Year 5, we cover many exciting topics to enhance children’s knowledge and understanding in-line with The National Curriculum 2014. British Values also underpin our curriculum.

Our key topic areas this year are:

Autumn Term 1 – Why should the rainforests matter to all of us?

Autumn Term 2 - What is life like in the Alps?

Spring Term 1 – How easy was it for the Anglo-Saxons to invade and settle?

Spring Term 2 - Will the UK ever disappear into the sea?

Summer Term 1 – Why should Britain be ashamed of slavery?

Summer Term 2 - What was life like during WW2?

PE/Swimming

We will go swimming for the whole year in Year 5. It is essential that children remember to bring their swimming kit in on a weekly basis. Our lesson will be on a Friday.

Homework

Homework will be given out on a Friday and needs to be returned to school by the following Tuesday. Homework will include: English, Maths, Spelling, reading and Times Tables Rock Stars.

If you would like any more information about our class, please do not hesitate to contact us via the school office.