Year 5 2024 - 2025
Mrs Wong
Miss Wong
Mrs Betts (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Welcome to the Year 5 webpage
Each half term the webpage will be updated with all the latest information about what we are getting up to in Year 5. Photos of what we are getting upto in school will also be uploaded weekly on the website gallery.
Spring Term
English and Guided Reading
This half term we will be developing our reading and writing skills through texts with a focus on Earth and Space. In English we will be writing a formal biography about Chris Hadfield inspired by his book The Darkest Dark. In Guided Reading we will be predicting, inferring and developing our comprehension skills using the text Exploring Space.
Maths
In Maths this half term we will be continuing to explore fractions before moving on to decimals and percentages. There will be lots of discussion within each lesson before the children move on to complete an independent task in their workbooks.
Science
In Science this half term, we will be exploring Earth and Space to develop our understanding of the solar system. We will further develop our scientific knowledge and skills through observations, discussions and investigations.
Wider Curriculum
In our wider curriculum this half term, we will learning about Christianity in RE. In Geography we will be learning and researching the Water World to gain an understanding of bodies of water on planet Earth. We will be exploring fashion and textiles in DT. In computing we will be learning about databases.
PE
PE will be on a Tuesday (SR Football) and Wednesday (House of Dance) this half term.
Extra Curricula Activities
World Book Day is on Thursday 6th March. The children are able to come to schhol dressed as a book character, if they wish, and bring thier favourite book to school to share with their classmates.
This half term the children will enjoy a workshop with James Lyon. During the session the class will be writing and creating raps and beatboxing.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
This half term we will continue with our Meet Your Brain My Happy Mind sessions, which helps children understand how their brain works and how to look after it when they are feeling sad, scared or worried. We will also continue to introduce weekly strategies within our Zones of Regulation sessions, which help children to self regulate and build their resilience.
Other Important Information
Snack – Toast is 25p a day. Please book your child’s snack on Parent Pay for the week ahead. You could also provide your children with a snack of fresh fruit or vegetable.
Water bottles – children should continue to bring their water bottles in daily.
Please make sure your child has a waterproof coat each day as we go outside for breaktimes in most weather conditions.
Homework
Thank you for your continued support with the children's engagement with homework. Each week, homework will continue to be set on a Friday and will be due back in the following Wednesday. As the children have now moved into upper Key Stage 2, regular homework routines will help to prepare them for Year 6 and high school. The homework will be related to what we have been learning in school that week, to help support your child’s understanding. I would also recommend daily reading and engagement with Times Tables Rockstars, as this will support your child’s learning in school.
Google Classroom
This half term I will be introducing the class to Google Classroom, where weekly homework will be set. I will give the class a tutorial on how to use Google Classroom in school and how to upload and submit their work. Below, there is a parents guide to Google Classroom. Children will also have to option to complete their homework in their homework books but will need to access Google Classroom for the homework task.
Reading
In Year 5, we love to read! Children will continue with their banded books, but I have encouraged the children to choose a free reading book for pleasure. We have also voted on a class novel and I will make time to read to the children a number of times each week. Please see the link below for recommended reads for year 5. We have lots of these books available in school.
Teacher Contact details
Please feel free to come and speak to me at the end of the day or alternatively you can email me at:
rebecca.wong@oldfield.cheshire.sch.uk
Recommended reads: