Welcome to Year 5
The year 5 teachers are:
- Miss Islam (5I)
- Miss Finnigan (5F)
- Mrs Khan (5K)
- Mrs Speed teaches 5F on a Monday afternoon and 5I on a Tuesday afternoon.
- Ms Lenk teaches 5K on a Monday afternoon.
Our learning support assistants are:
- Mrs Longhurst
- Mrs McLevey
The following learning support assistants work 1:1 across the year groups:
- Mrs Kataria
- Miss Baker
- Mrs Verity
What do we cover?
Across the year, we cover a wide range of knowledge rich topics such as the rainforest, Space and The Greeks. Our curriculum balances all foundation subjects, whilst prioritising English, Maths and reading skills. As well as learning in school, weekly English or Maths homework will be set on Wednesday with the expectation that it is returned by Monday. Children will also be expected to read at least 3 times a week and have their reading record signed by an adult.
Termly Overviews
Linked to the Autumn, Spring and Summer tabs are Year 5’s termly overviews. The overview outlines all of the exciting subjects, topics and objectives we will cover each term. We feel it is beneficial for parents to have a full understanding of what we cover in school to support any questions the children may have at home.
Key Vocabulary
Alongside our interesting topics, we will introduce a range of rich vocabulary in a number of subjects. Please look at the links below for our curriculum specific vocabulary. It is beneficial for the children to look at these at home for spelling and to deepen their understanding.
Spellings
Spellings
In year 5, children will receive weekly spelling homework.
This will be focussed around the pattern that they are learning at school that fortnight. The spelling pattern is explicitly taught at school which they are then expected to practise at home. The children will be given a task to help them to practise this. Tasks are varied to aid them to apply their spellings to a variety of situations. Spelling tests will take place every two weeks on a Friday. Please see the link below for the year group spellings:
Trips
This year, we are hoping to visit Royal Institute of Science and to support our learning in Science and Gunnersbury Park to learn about the Victorians.
Useful Websites
- General: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/
- Maths: https://ttrockstars.com/
- https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/primary/
- https://www.maths4everyone.com/
- https://whiterosemaths.com/for-parents/
- English: https://www.literacyshed.com/
- Reading recommendation: https://www.lovereading4schools.co.uk/
- Science and other topics: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/subscribeuk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm-_P55Pt8gIVnoBQBh0LRQRbEAAYASAAEgIJuvD_BwE
- Interactive magazine covering a range of topics: https://alyathepathmaker.com/
- Mental health awareness: https://www.place2be.org.uk/
- Music: https://www.classicsforkids.com/
