1. Welcome to Year 5
Mr Mears
Mrs Murphy

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

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

8. Targets
End of Year 5 KLIPS

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

10. 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

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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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.

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

19. 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.

20. 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

21. 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

22. Tower Wood

23. 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!

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

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

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