Year 5 Class Mexico (room 12)– Miss Harding Class Spain (room 13) – Mrs Downes/Mrs Palmer Class USA (room 14) – Miss Perry Mrs Hussey and Mrs K

Structure of the day Springboard (9.00 – 9.40) includes guided reading, independent target work and small group work English (9.40 – 10.40) Break (10.40 -10.55) Class book (10.55 – 11.15) Maths (11.15 – 12.15) Afternoons – assembly, topic, PE, etc (Monday afternoon – Enrichment)

Topic Themes Mainly topic based Some discreet subjects Year 5 topic Term 1 2 3 4 5 6 Year 5 topic Where in the World? The Maya Civilisation Earth in Space Viking Invasion! Chocolate Fireguards? Circle of Life MFC project

Uniform School uniform details are on the website. Ear-rings – only small studs – no hoops or dangling earrings. If a child is unable to wear a correct part of the uniform (e.g. shoes left at a friend’s house) – please just send in a note to let us know why.

P.E. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons (but kit should be in school all week – in case we get any other opportunities). Kits Outdoor - Trainers, tracksuit bottoms, long sleeve top over t-shirt in house colours Indoor – shorts, t-shirt in house colours Ear-rings – for 6 weeks after having ears pierced, children can tape their ear-rings but need to bring their own tape. After 6 weeks ear-rings must be removed.

Homework Termly ‘learning’ homework – points go towards house cup. Occasional topic-based homework. Spellings (aim for 3x per week before testing on Thursday). Times tables (these are a priority – if your child struggles, daily practice is vital). Reading – 3x per week – record each day’s reading in your child’s reading record (and sign each one). Records will be collected in by the class teacher each week.

Reading Children will read to teacher every week as part of guided reading (Springboard). Changing reading books. Reading at home. Children’s reading record - continue to work towards next free book. There will be an expectation on reading outside of school and the children will be taking responsibility for this.

Maths Groups. Multiplication tables – bronze, silver, gold, platinum, master and challenge awards. Strategies as shown on family maths day.

Spellings Children will be in spelling groups. The spellings will involve a spelling rule or pattern or will be vocabulary to help with other learning, e.g. topic or maths words. Look, say, cover, write, check will be encouraged. The children will have a chance to practise these in class. Each Thursday, we will have a spelling test.

Expectations Organisation - bringing things in on time – homework, reading records, reading books, PE kit. Resilience – have a go, don’t give up when the going gets tough! Teamwork – children will need to work in groups with many different children. Taking responsibility for their own learning – they are the ones who can make a difference!

Water and tuck money Water bottles – keep in class, not bags – use appropriately. Tuck money to be given to the teacher in a named envelope or purse. Playtimes outdoors – coats!

Communication If there are any issues that we need to know about, please do come and see us. After school is preferable. If it is really urgent, please try to find us before 8.40am.