Welcome to Year 5

The adults working in Y5 are:

Miss Cooper - Class Teacher

Mrs Gibson - Teaching Assistant

Mrs Guy - PPA cover teacher

Read Write Inc (RWI)

We are introducing RWI spelling this year.  The programme teaches spelling patterns and strategies through daily lessons and application in writing.  As a result, there will be no weekly spelling tests, with progress assessed through ongoing classroom activities and written work.

Reading

Reading is a key part of our curriculum and children will each bring a reading book home and a reading record. Even though your child is now in Year 5, listening to them read, is still as important as ever as it helps them to improve their fluency and pace. Please listen to your child read at least three times a week and then fill an entry in their reading record.

PE

Children should bring their PE kit to school on a Monday and keep it in school for the week. 

Year 5 have PE on Monday.

This term, Y5 swimming lessons will take place EVERY Thursday morning.  Pupils will need to bring their swimming wear, towel and a bobble for long hair as it needs to be tied up for these sessions. Earrings should be removed or a swimming cap worn to cover them up.

Seesaw

We will be using Seesaw this year to set work for children and strengthen the link between school and home.  Parents can use Seesaw to communicate with staff and keep up to date with some of the learning taking place in class.

Seesaw is a great way to keep in touch and celebrate learning; however, messages are not monitored continuously throughout the school day, as our priority is teaching and supporting the children.  If your message is urgent or requires immediate attention, please contact the school office, who will ensure the information is passed on promptly.

Please let us know if you are having any difficulties accessing Seesaw so that we can help.