1. WELCOME TO YEAR 5 Teachers: Mrs Helen Dempsey (5B)/ Miss Rebecca Higgins (5W) Teaching Assistant: Mrs Katrina Dilieto (5B)/ Mrs Economides (5W) LSAs: Ms Palmer and Mrs Gunn Together we love life, learning and God

2. TIMETABLE Maths and Literacy lessons take place every day. Children have a sports coach (Coach Kyle) once a week for outdoor PE on Thursday and also have another indoor PE session every Tuesday. Swimming will start after February half-term and you will receive more information about this closer to the time. The weekly timetable also includes RE, IPC lessons, French, Philosophy for Children (P4C), Guided Reading, Handwriting practice and Spelling. Extra-curricular clubs will start after half term.

3. IPC UNITS THIS TERM The IPC is a comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum with a clear process of learning and with specific learning goals for subjects which include science, history, geography, art, music and design technology. It also includes an important element for international mindedness and for personal learning.

4. INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY CURRICULUM IPC Our first IPC unit this term is called ‘Fairgrounds and Playgrounds’. In this unit, the children will be learning about: The force of gravity acting between the Earth and falling objects The effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction Some mechanisms including levers, pulleys and gears that allow a smaller force to have a greater effect For this unit we will be arranging a trip to a local park in order to gain knowledge on how certain mechanisms work. Other units include: Switched On, Extreme Survivors, The Great, The Brave and The Bold, Making New Materials and Moving People.

5. READING It is an expectation that all children read regularly at home. They will be provided with a reading record. These are for the children to complete. In Year 5, children change their home books by themselves. Guided reading generally takes place every day using a variety of activities, including working with a teacher.

6. READING Receptio n Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6 All Julia Donaldson books Pumpkin SoupThe diary of a killer cat The Witches Charlotte’s Web Boy Overboard Framed I love you blue kangaroo The man who walked between the towers The giraffe, the pelly and me Voices in the Park I was a ratCloudbustingHoles Six dinner Sid The day the crayons quit Emily’s legsBill’s New Frock One dog and his boy Street ChildPig Heart Boy Lost and Found The smartest giant in town The Magic finger The Butterfly Lion The fastest boy in the world The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe Skellig Rosie’s Walk The tiger who came to tea Handa’s surprise Rotten Rhymes The story of the blue planet The unforgotten coat Millions I want my hat back The worst witchThe enchanted wood How to train your dragon The legend of Spud Murphy The Sleeping Army Macbeth Shirley Hughes books Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus! Captain Underpants The TwitsCliffhangerThe Iron Woman The Illustrated Mum

7. HOMEWORK In Year 5, homework is given out on a Friday and collected in on a Wednesday. Homework given in after the due date will be marked as late and may not be marked. Unless otherwise stated, all homework is to be completed neatly and to the best of their ability in their orange homework books. Reading, spellings and times tables are expected to be completed/learned in addition to the Friday homework.

8. MATHLETICS All the children will have their Mathletics login details (in the front of their homework books). Mathletics is a safe online maths tool to support children’s learning. Mathletics will regularly be set as part of their homework tasks but children should be encouraged to play ‘Live Mathletics’ to consolidate and extend their learning. Results and participation will be checked regularly by teachers. Children who achieve silver or gold certificates on Mathletics will be recognised and congratulated in assembly.

9. Provides opportunities for parents to engage in Maths activities alongside their child at home and in school. Game based homework tasks (15 tasks across the year) Every child receives a small kit of equipment to use at home – Bring back at the end of the year. Workshops for parents to come into school and take part in a Maths session with your child. Workshops in Autumn, Spring and Summer term WORKSHOP DATES: Wednesday 9 th November (5B) and Wednesday 16 th November (5W) 8.55am – 10am. OCEAN MATHS

10. OTHER INFORMATION PE kits need to be in school everyday – including trainers At the end of the day Year 5 are dismissed out of the front doors, opposite nursery. If you wish for your child to walk home by themselves, you must return a signed permission slip. Any queries and questions during morning line up to be directed to our TAs, Mrs Dilieto or Mrs Economides. Any appointments required with the class teacher need to be arranged through the office. Harvest Church Service: Thursday 29 th September (5B)

11. THANK YOU FOR COMING