Welcome to Year 5Welcome to Year 5Class 5SClass 5S

Routines and IndependenceRoutines and Independence

PE kits-outdoor trainersPencil caseReading book from home

CurriculumCurriculum

Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum

It is about creative teaching making links in learning

We plan for children to deepen their understanding and master the curriculum relevant to their year group

Autumn 1Autumn 1

PE- Olympic dance

HI STORY- study of

Ancient Greek lif e and

achievements.

ENGLI SH – Greek

Myths

Reading a range of

myths and writing our

ART-Talking textiles

Recreating a scene

f rom a Greek Myth.

COMPUTI NG – concepts

Using w/ p skills to create a

mythical beast f act fi le.

PSHE – Democracy:

Understanding what it

means to live in a

democracy.

FRENCH – Olympic

sport.

Current Theme and Current Theme and Books usedBooks used

Greek MythsPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

SpellingSpelling

Each week children learn a spelling pattern-i before e except after c

No spelling logsNo list to learn Separate to this there are Year 5 key

words the children have to know by the end of the year. These are practised alongside our weekly spelling patterns.

HandwritingHandwriting

Handwriting and presentation is a school focus this year.

We would encourage you to work with your child on their handwriting and presentation in their home learning.

Pen Licence rules are displayed in class.When a pen licence is awarded, school will

provide a pen, and children are then allowed to bring in a blue fibre tip pen from home.

ReadingReading

Read once a week in a small group with the teacher

Children read dailyBook donations

LibraryLibrary

Home LearningHome Learning

Given out on Friday and due in following Wednesday

Check the school websiteReading –please continue to read with your

children . Reading diary (comment and activities)

Keep revising your time tables

PE and Swimming

Kit needs to fit! Please check plimsolls/trainers.

Winter kitKit needs naming!Kit needs to be IN SCHOOL!Hair tied back! JewelleryRegulation PE bags are essential as we are

short of space on pegs and for H&S.See your class noticeboard for your PE days.

Uniform and BagsUniform and Bags

• Pale blue shirt• Grey trousers or skirts• Navy sweatshirt• Black shoes• No jewellery other than

watches and stud earrings• Make sure bags are not

too big or heavy to carry!

Targeted SupportTargeted Support

Class groupingsChildren with specific needs may be put

into an intervention group for a short time.

Children with a diagnosis receive SEN support. (See the school website under ‘learning’)

Reward SystemsReward Systems

Class marblesCollect good choices

Parent HelpersParent Helpers

ReadingMaths – times tables, number bondsTrips and workshops

CommunicationCommunication

3:30 on the field playground.A note in the home learning book.