Tonight you will …
• Understand the teaching structure for the final term
• Understand nurture and support across the school
• The end of year expectations for English, maths and reading, ready for Year 6
• Understand HPL and our school's values
• Find out how you can support your child best at home in their learning
• Know the dates for high school applications
• Know the school's mobile phone and walking home policies
Class 19: Mrs Willocks (Year Group Lead)
Class 18: Mrs Bower
Class 17: Mrs Farrell
Class 20: Miss Brownbill
Additional teacher: Mrs Southern
• Our focus for the Summer 2 is to get the children ready for Year 6.
• To do this, we have daily maths, English and reading lessons, focusing on the children's individual needs and closing any gaps.
• Mrs Southern is currently supporting in Year 5 for maths, English and reading.
• The children are currently split for maths and Mrs Southern takes a group from across the year group for reading and English.
• We have lots of interventions also going on to further support children (spelling, maths, reading).
• Other curriculum subjects such as art, Science and history are taught in the children's normal classes.
• Good communication between teachers across groups.
Book recommendations >
Reading Throughout Year 5, we have covered a range of different genres including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. In any assessments the children complete, they will need to be confident in understanding different types of text.
This year, we have looked at: Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Arthur and the Golden Rope Viking Kennings
Reading
Retrieval
How does Loki describe himself?
Who built the wall?
List three things the frost giant wanted in payment for building the wall.
Inference
How do you know that Odd’s father had been a master of the axe?
E.g. ‘I know he was a master of the axe because he had built himself a cabin from logs in the forest – not everyone is able to do this so he must be a skilled woodcutter. Odd’s father could also make large items e.g. wooden dwellings or boats. I also know that he enjoyed working with wood – it says that in winter he often sat by the fire and made smaller items such as toys and bowls.’
Vocabulary
The spider's web was compared to a necklace. What does this tell you about the web?
e.g. it was sparkling/dewy, it was round, it was delicate
Writing
o Identify audience and purpose for writing
o Draft and organise writing
o Evaluate and edit writing
oLegible, cursive handwriting
Four Operations – addition and subtraction
Column addition
Column subtraction
Maths
Four Operations – multiplication and division
Long multiplication
Short division
Multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1,000
Other key themes:
- Fractions (add and subtract, equivalent fractions, fractions of amounts, order and compare)
- Decimals (converting fractions to decimals, adding and subtracting)
- Percentages (converting between fractions, decimals and percentages)
- Measurement (area and perimeter, angles, converting between units of measure)
- Statistics (line graphs)
As a school, we have adopted the High Performance Learning framework (HPL) in order to underpin all aspects of our curriculum and school life, and support the children in how to behave and how to think. The HPL framework support Chapelford's core values:
Collaborative (HPL)
Helpful
Aspirations
Perseverance (HPL)
Enterprising (HPL)
Listening
Fearless
Open-minded (HPL)
Resilience (HPL)
Dynamic
These values help to shape our children into confident, capable and independent learners and are used to remind the children of their potential at every learning opportunity.
For example:
Helpful – fosters empathy, teamwork and peer learning which helps to build a positive and collaborative classroom culture.
Perseverance – helps children to work through difficult tasks and promotes a growth mindset and reduces the fear of failure.
Enterprising and creativity – encourages risk-tasking and builds their confidence in initiating ideas which supports their independent thinking and curiosity.
In addition to our values, we have also introduced the Advanced Cognitive Performance Characteristics (ACPs) which are high-level thinking skills that our children develop over time.
These include:
Meta-thinking – Thinking about their own thinking and being aware of how they learn and making strategic decisions.
Linking – Making connections between different ideas and subjects.
Analysing – Breaking information into parts, examining relationships and patterns.
Creating – Being inventive, producing original ideas or products.
Realising – Understanding concepts deeply and applying them effectively.
The ACPSs help to support children's learning by promoting a deep understanding by making cross-curriculum links and help to build transferable skills for high school and beyond.
We always appreciate your support at home. Here are some ways you can support us.
Establish a Consistent Routine: Create a structured daily routine that includes time for homework, leisure activities, and a healthy balance of rest. Consistency helps your child manage their time effectively and reduces stress.
Create a Learning-Friendly Environment: Designate a quiet, organized space for study and homework. Ensure it's free from distractions and stocked with necessary supplies like pens, paper, and reference materials.
Embrace Technology Wisely: Leverage educational apps and online resources to supplement learning. Set screen time limits and ensure your child uses technology for both educational and recreational purposes.
Promote a Healthy Lifestyle: Encourage physical activity and a balanced diet. A healthy body supports a healthy mind, enhancing your child's overall well-being and focus.
Celebrate Achievements: Recognise and celebrate your child's achievements, whether big or small. Positive reinforcement boosts their confidence and motivation to excel.
Be a Role Model: Demonstrate a growth mindset by embracing challenges and learning opportunities in your own life. Your resilience and dedication will inspire your child to do the same.
Homework will be set every Friday and will be due in the following Thursday.
Homework for Year 6:
- Weekly maths task
- Weekly spelling task including 5 Common Exception Words
- Either Grammar or Reading comprehension task (alternating weekly)
- Reading 3 times a week and recording this in their Homework Diary
Offer guidance with homework assignments but avoid doing the work for them.
Encourage independence and problem-solving skills by asking questions and providing resources when needed.
National Oak Academy https://www.thenational.academy/pupils/years
BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
Oxford Owl https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/
National Geographic Kids https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
Remember that every child is unique, and your support should be tailored to their individual needs and interests. By actively participating in their education, fostering a love for learning, and providing a nurturing environment, you'll empower your child to reach their full potential.
The CGP books help support the children with their learning of mathematics, reading and spelling and grammar.
These books include the SATs revision guides to support pupil’s knowledge and understanding and the SATs 10-minute test books, to support their application of skills and experience of different question styles.
As a school, we are able to purchase these books at a significantly discounted rate, therefore if you wish to purchase any of these books from the list below, please order online via ParentMail. Books will be sent home with your child once they arrive in school.
• Key Stage Two Maths Revision guide: £2.85
• Key Stage Two English Revision guide: £2.85
• Key Stage Two Maths SATS Buster 10-minute tests: £2.60
• Key Stage Two Reading SATS Buster 10-minute tests: £2.60
• Key Stage Two Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling SATS Buster 10-minute tests: £2.60
•Walking home
•Mobile phone forms
• Responsibilities (uniform, equipment and the completion of homework and reading)
• Attendance and punctuality
Applications open on the 1st September 2025.
Deadline for applications is the 31st October 2025.
We strongly advise you to visit the open days when those dates appear, even if you have an idea of where you want your child to go or if siblings are there because they all offer different things and it is a big part of their education.
Secondary school application information >
If
Mrs Farrell – Class 17
j.farrell@cvps.omegamat.co.uk
Mrs Bower – Class 18 e.bower@cvps.omegamat.co.uk
Mrs Willocks – Class 19 & Year Group Lead s.willocks@cvps.omegamat.co.uk
Miss Brownbill – Class 20 l.brownbill@cvps.omegamat.co.uk