Welcome to Year 5
Staff: Mr Mack, Mrs Stone and Miss Jones
This is a studious year where the children transition to Upper Key Stage 2. This is a year to embed all of the knowledge learnt in lower Key Stage 2; a year to start preparations for SATs at the end of Key Stage 2. We get to know our children as individuals and respond to them and their needs appropriately. We grow enthusiastic and resilient learners. We have the highest of expectations for our children and support them to achieve their very best. Our school values of “Respect, Ambition and Pride” permeate the classroom environment. This is often a year when children grow in maturity-gaining a greater independence and confidence from being given more responsibility in their learning.
We have a broad and balanced curriculum, rich in creativity. All lessons are both challenging and engaging. We want our children to have the knowledge they need to succeed at high school and beyond but in addition to this, to have a real love of learning, to be intrinsically motivated, to achieve and believe that anything is possible! Progress is monitored constantly through the effective use of Assessment for Learning techniques. Our daily WOW time provides children with the opportunity to “Show what they know!”, putting their retrieval skills into practice!
Children are provided with Enrichment Experiences throughout the year which allows opportunities for children to explore the wider world around them. These experiences aim to show progressive skills from Nursery to Year 6. We utilise our Beach School status to ensure that the children have ample opportunities to visit the beach throughout the year, across all seasons.
We ensure that verbal and written feedback is provided and is meaningful to the child. We use “live marking” to ensure that children are aware of the feedback and that it is purposeful to them. Children are given “Fix It” time to amend any mistakes and respond to feedback. Children are also provided with regular “Gold Star” challenges to give them the opportunity to apply their learning in a variety of different contexts. The teachers in Upper Key Stage 2 work closely together to plan for progression. We guarantee a progression of skills taught from Year 5 to 6 and monitor this closely to inform future planning.
We have a reading rich curriculum. The children take part in daily reading lessons where pupils are immersed into the world of literature as well as reading class novels that link to the wider curriculum. The children have access to our extensive classroom library at all times and also visit the school library weekly. As teachers, we enjoy sharing enthralling texts that capture the imaginations of all children and adults alike!
How can I support my child at home?
Children are expected to read daily, recording their progress in their reading records. Additional Reading challenges are set on Reading Eggs which is an online platform used to further develop comprehension skills. Weekly Maths challenges are set on Sumdog and TT Rockstars. To encourage and engage the children in cross curricular challenge, subject specific half termly homework is also set; the children can choose the challenges that they wish to complete. These tasks extend the learning taking place in the classroom. The homework challenges are sent home the first week of each half term and can also be accessed through Google Classroom. Links to recommended websites can also be found on Google classroom and homework can be handed in there.
Finally, always keep an eye on the school Facebook page for updated photos and information on our learning journey through Year Five! We look forward to supporting and encouraging your child’s amazing learning this year as well as being there for home support if needed.
Thank you for your continued support,
Mrs Reed, Mrs Walsh and Mrs Stone
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Year 5 Curriculum Overview |
Links to Learning
https://readingeggs.co.uk
https://www.sumdog.com/en/
https://ttrockstars.com/