Year 5 2024 - 2025
Welcome to Year Five
Hello and welcome to our year group page.
Our Year Five classes are Rowan and Chestnut.
Rowan Class
The teacher in Rowan Class is Mr Francis.
He is supported by Mrs Birch.
Chestnut Class
The teachers in Chestnut Class are Miss Cook and Miss Moore.
They are supported by Ms Halman.
Mr Pearce supports several children across both classes who need additional support.
Reading and Homework
Reading is such an important part of your child's development. It helps with many things including their vocabulary, writing, spelling and understanding of the world we live in.
Children in Year 5 are expected to read for at least 3 times a week and record this in their Reading Record.
Maths and Spelling & Grammar homework is also set each week. Please ensure this is completed and handed in every Friday. Children who miss homework and reading will be directed to study support after school on a Monday with Miss Cook and Mrs Harper.
The children will also continue to develop an understanding of the spelling, punctuation and grammar that is expected in Year 5. Children in Year 5 will be given spellings to practise at home using 'Spelling Shed' and tested weekly.
P.E.
Chestnut class has P.E. on Monday and Wednesday (outside).
Rowan class has P.E. on Monday and Wednesday (swimming).
Please make sure your child has their correct PE kit in school on these days.
Communication
We keep you up-to-date and communicate via Class Dojo. Keep an eye on our class story for information on what we have been learning as well as important reminders. If you have any queries or concerns about your child's learning then please do not hesitate to speak to us, either by phoning the school office or sending a private message on Class Dojo.
Keeping Safe
As a school, we take safeguarding very seriously. This includes online safety and we are very aware that many children enjoy playing on tablets, phones and even with Alexa!
Please help us to keep your children safe by clicking on the image below and keeping up to date with tips and ideas to keep children safe on the internet.
Uniform
Please label all uniform including coats, P.E. kit, shoes, hats and jumpers. It is extremely difficult to locate lost uniform if it does not have a name on it. We will be labelling these items if they are not already labelled.