Welcome to Year 5 Mr Mears Mrs Murphy

Visions for the year For EVERYONE: To enjoy their learning To become more independent To develop their self confidence and self esteem To become confident and resilient learners To achieve their very best

Year 5 curriculum in brief English Maths Science Computing History Geography Art Design and Technology Physical Education – Mr Mears / Mrs Cookson Religious Education Music – Mrs Murphy French – Mrs Powell

English Reading Home reading Silent reading Guided reading Class novel Library In Year 5 we are developing stamina as a reader and accessing a wide range of authors and texts

English Writing Writing across the curriculum Genres Fiction Non-Fiction Good readers = Good writers SPaG Handwriting

Maths Mental methods Written methods Place Value Problem Solving Written Calculations Policy Place Value Problem Solving Table Facts (fluently) x2 – x12 Number Facts

Spelling Spelling Strategies 1. Does it look right? 2. Rhyming words 3. Syllables 4. Mnemonics 5. Look, Say, Write, Cover, Write, Check

Targets End of Year 5 KLIPS

RE Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Ourselves Life Choices Hope Mission Memorial Sacrifice Sacrifice Summer Term Transformation Freedom and Responsibility Stewardship

Timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Maths, English , PE French, Maths, English, Topic (His/Geo) Wednesday Maths, English, Arithmetic, RE Thursday English, Maths, Computing, Music Friday Maths, English, Science, RE

Routines Reading books Library books Fruit Pencil cases Bags Trays Guitars Choir

Home reading books Year 5 can change their book on: Monday / Wednesday / Friday Please ensure the reading diary is signed. Please make sure your child’s book is in their bag every day.

Home Practice and Prep Given out Friday – Expected back by the following Wednesday. All homework to be completed in their best handwriting in pencil Reading at least 15 minutes a day. Table facts Spellings Maths – work related to that week’s learning. or Topic work

How can you help? Read with your child every day. Sign the diary but your child should write the comment Help with Homework (How do you know?) Keep practising number bonds, tables, spellings and handwriting

Safeguarding routines End of day End of day form Online safety Home and Family guidelines School policy Teach online safety

Online Safety Taught in the Autumn term and revisited regularly throughout the year. We follow the SMART e-safety rules. In Year 5, our focus is on: the use of age appropriate websites including social media; not sharing personal information online; knowing what to do if something worries or upsets them online. As a school, we teach our children how to use the internet responsibly. However, due to the age restrictions for social media platforms, we do not expect to address issues arising from the use of social media.

P.E / Sport PE is on Monday afternoons. Netball and Football clubs are open to Y5 School Teams

Super Learners I am a good listener I am a good team worker I am an independent learner. I think for myself. I am a reflective learner. I can make a great contribution to my class. I join in everything. I can organise myself.

Expectations of the Pupils Outstanding behaviour – to follow the class rules at all times and the Golden Rules of the school. Rewards Green slip House points Stickers Star of the Week Writer of the Week Marvellous Mathematician Bookworm of the Week Super Learner Gold

Expectations of the Pupils Consequences Verbal warning Sad face Amber – referral to Headteacher Red – Very serious – ‘Red Think sheet’, ‘Incident Report’, letter home, meeting with Headteacher

Tower Wood

Why do we go? Outdoor Education focuses on personal development through responsible use of the natural environment and interaction with others. Most of the activities fall into one or more of the following categories: Adventure in the outdoors Personal organisation and challenge Social skills and teamwork We aim to have fun!

Activities Water based: kayaking, canoeing, raft building, sailing, problem solving, gorge walking. Land based: climbing, abseiling, problem solving, team work, scrambling, orienteering, hill walking, team games, adventure day …… Depends on the weather and ability of the group.

New accommodation Small rooms for 2 – 4 children with en suite facilities Other schools may be there but we will be in our own section with our own facilities. School staff will supervise the children at all times, day and night.

What else…? Equipment – all provided. Clothes – lots of old, warm, scruffy fleeces and jogging trousers. No jeans. Meals – cooked breakfast, packed lunch made by the children, home-made evening meals, supper.

Dates and cost Wednesday 18th to Friday 20th April 2018. Cost £215 each. Includes transport, all activities and qualified instructors and full board.

Finally........... Any questions? If you have any concerns, please make an appointment via the office.