Welcome to Year 5!

Staff in Green Class Mrs Chapman – teacher Mrs Legon – TA Mrs Bull & Miss Chittenden – 1-2-1 LSAs Mrs Watkins – target maths groups

A Typical Week Mornings English - main lesson, spelling, grammar, handwriting. Maths – main lesson, quick maths, times tables practice and testing. Assembly.

A Typical Week Afternoons Reading – guided groups, reading activities. IPC, Science, PE, French, RE, Computing. Friday afternoons – Green time.

Creative Writing Project Using art, drama, music, dance and film making to inspire writing. Working with different experts, in conjunction with Anglia Ruskin University and the Royal Opera House.

Homework Homework books with activity sheets. Books handed out on Fridays, to be back in the following Wednesday. Spellings – 8 -15 every week, given on Mondays and tested on Fridays. Encourage your child to complete their homework to a high standard. Encourage them to take responsibility!

Expectations Good attendance and punctuality. Excellent behaviour. Positive attitude – always trying your best. GROWTH MINDSET Presentation – smart uniform, neat work. Enjoyment and enthusiasm! Supporting each other.

How to Help Support with homework. Encouraging reading at home. Promoting independence. Ensuring correct PE kit is in school – PE will usually be on Tuesdays. Any problems – please speak to us! Monday, Tuesday or Thursday afternoons are the best times for this.