Year 5
Year 5 is taught by Mrs De La Bedoyere
In Year 5 we focus on becoming independent learners, developing good team work skills and relationships with our peers and having tremendous fun while we learn. We begin to look at getting ready for our SATs next year and even a little bit of high school preparation. Overall in year 5 we try our best to be our best selves.
A typical day in Year 5 starts with a structured morning routine, beginning with Maths then moving into the Teaching of Reading followed by daily assembly. After play is English and afternoons are dedicated to topic, sports, learning outdoors and creativity. Afternoon lessons are active, dynamic and innovative.
We enjoy beginning a topic with a ‘Sizzling Starter’ to introduce us to the topics. We cover topics such as Dynamic Dynasties learning about China, growing and farming, map work in Geography and ancient Greeks. We also take part in RE days every half term developing our knowledge of different religious festivals around the world.
Things you should know:
Outdoor Learning on Fridays: We take part in an 'Outdoor Learning' session every week. For this, you should bring to school a ‘forest kit’, some clothes you don’t mind getting muddy. You also need your uniform on this day to wear after our session. You must have boots to do these sessions and school shoes to change back into.
In Year 5 there are three parts to our homework, Spelling, Maths (Times Tables practice) and Reading. You are expected to complete your homework a minimum of 3 times a week so that is 3 lots of spellings practice, 3 lots of reading and 3 lots of times table practice.
PE on a Monday: We have one PE Session a week, for this day you should come to school in your PE Kit.
Swimming on a Thursday: In Year 5 you will complete one term of swimming to develop your water skills.