Parents’ Information Meeting
Year 5
Year 5 Class Teachers
Alder Class Teachers
Mrs
Hopkins/Mr Bowen
(YGL) Larch Class Teacher
Mrs Shawcroft
Juniper Class Teacher
Miss Wynne
Willow Class Teacher
Miss Doran
Year 5 Teaching Assistants
Mrs Aspinall
Mrs Lamb
Mrs Anderson
KEY SENIOR STAFF:
Mrs Payne Headteacher
Mr Dowd
Assistant Headteacher
Mr Bowen
Interim Assistant Headteacher
Mr Miller
Interim Deputy Headteacher
FAMILY SUPPORT & PASTORAL CARE
K Haury Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead/SLT
Mr Bateman Pastoral & Behaviour Manager
Welsh Attendance Officer
Miss
Mrs
Mrs Sutton Assistant to SENDCo
Mrs Tudor SENDCo/SLT
Our core values are currently being revamped after consultation with ELT, staff, pupils and parents.
Year 5 Curriculum
Autumn 1-Malamander
Autumn 2 – The Victorians
Spring 1- Ancient Greeks
Spring 2 – Where Once We stood
Summer 1- Greek legacy
Summer 2 – The Highwayman
We use quality texts to create interest through many of our subjects.
Maths:
To start Year 5, the children will be exploring numbers up to 1,000,000. Children will learn to read, write, compare, order and partition these much larger numbers! We will then recap the written methods for addition and subtraction and apply our skills to a larger number range, before delving into the realms of multiples, factors, prime numbers, square numbers and cube numbers before October halfterm.
Science:
Year 5 – Autumn 1
Malamander
This half-term, our topic is ‘Forces’. The children will learn about the concept of gravity and how it acts a force between the Earth and falling objects. After that, the children will identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces. We will also be learning about key scientists, such as Isaac Newton and how he developed the theory of gravity.
Art:
In this collection of lessons, the children will learn and develop their skills in design, drawing, craft painting and art appreciation. They will be designing their own invention, expanding on an observational drawing and using a poem to create a portrait! They will paint an enlarged section of a drawn collage and learn to ‘think’ like an artist.
English:
We will be using the quality text 'Malamander' by Thomas Taylor to write a range of genres this half term. We will be identifying the features of exemplar texts and then applying this when writing a range of texts including character descriptions, setting descriptions and poetry. Our grammar lessons will focus on features that need to be included in each piece of writing and a wider range of punctuation will also be taught. Spelling and handwriting will also be a key focus.
PE: In P.E this half term, the children will be having lessons in gymnastics or swimming.
RE:
In RE we will be exploring the question 'Why do some people believe God exists?.' We will define the terms theist, atheist and agnostic and outline a Christian, Muslim and Jewish understanding of what God is like. We will present different views on why people believe in God or not.
Music:
During this half term, our focus element of music is ‘pitch’. The unit of work is called ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ and is based on the song by Bon Jovi. We will be singing the song, playing the keyboards, composing, improvising and exploring music from the 1980s.
Geography: In Geography, we will be using the 8 points of a compass and using 4 and 6-figure grid references. The children will be using symbols and keys on a map to build their knowledge of the U.K.
Year 5 – Autumn 1
Malamander
Spanish:
This half term's Spanish unit is Presenting Myself / Me presento. We will recall numbers 1-31 in Spanish. We will also ask somebody how they are feeling, their age, name and where they live. In addition, we will learn how to say how we are feeling when asked. We will also express our nationalities in Spanish, understanding gender agreement rules.
Computing:
During this half term, our topic is Online Safety. We will understand how apps can access our personal information and how to alter the permissions. We will learn to be aware of the positive and negative aspects of online communication and understand how online information can be used to form judgements. We will discover ways to overcome bullying and understand how technology can affect health and wellbeing.
PSHE:
PSHE: During this half term in PSHE, the children will be learning about the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. They will also be exploring feelings and emotions.
Our first mathematics unit will look at the following objectives…
Year 5 Writing
PSHE
In our school, we follow the 1 decision scheme to teach our PSHE. Through PSHE, we see the children develop and grow – building positive relationships with their peers. Our school values are discussed often.
During our PSHE lessons in Year 5, we will explore: feelings & emotions, peer pressure, inclusion & acceptance, the concept of ‘Enterprise’ and we will begin to talk about puberty. This half term, we will be teaching lessons on the following 5 principles: safe, calm, control, connected & hope.
This year, Year 5’s ‘Relationships, Health and Sex Education Week’ will be w/c 17th March 2025. Prior to this week, parents will be informed of the arrangements/content via letter or Parent Workshop.
UNIFORM
Children can wear summer uniform or winter uniform in September,but Winter uniform starts officially after October half term. Pleaseensurethatall white shirts are tucked in.
Winter Uniform:
Churchtown Primary School V-neck jumper or cardigan
Grey longtrousers
Grey skirt or Grey pinafore dress
White,plain shirt,suitable for schooltie
Black,flatschool shoes (No Boots)
Grey socks orgrey tights
Schoolbookbagwithlogo
Summer Uniform:
Grey shorts with yellow,plain or logo polo shirts.
Yellow and white gingham dress or grey skirtwith yellow,plain or logo polo shirts and white socks
Pleaseput yourchild’s name in all oftheir uniform!
InYear 5, we have PEonthe following days:
Alder: Monday & Wednesday
Larch: Monday &Tuesday
Beech: Wednesday & Friday
Juniper: Tuesday &Friday
OnMonday for 7 weeks,Alder &Larch willbe swimming.Those childrenthatneedto carryon willhave more sessions after Christmas. On Wednesday we will be taught by one of our specialist coaches fromWest Lancashire Sports Partnership, with their class teacher in attendance also.
PE Kit:
No branded kit.
• Plain navy joggers/leggings
• Navy shorts
• White t-shirt
• Navy sweatshirt/hoodie
• Pumps or trainers
SWIMMING
In Year 5, the children in Alder & Larch go swimming at Tarleton Academy.
The children will swim on a Monday morning for 7 weeks.
Swimming commences on Monday 16th September
All children will be required to bring a swimming costume/trunks, a towel and swimming hat.
Further information has been sent out.
READING AND HOMEWORK
One of our key priorities is developing READING. We strongly believe reading underpins our children's successes across the curriculum.
The requirement of all children is to read at least three times per week at home. This can either be to an adult or they can read independently.
Each child will be issued with a reading record for parents to record their child’s reading each week. This will be checked in school.
In Year 5, children are permitted to write a comment the diary themselves, however we ask that parents still initial/sign to acknowledge the comment
Homework is set weekly on a Friday to be returned by Wednesday the following week.
READING AND HOMEWORK
In their reading journals, the children have the login information for ‘Times Table Rockstars’ (TTRS) & ‘Spelling Frame’
These are two programmes that school have subscribed to, for children to access with their learning both within and outside the classroom.
In addition to the weekly homework/reading, we encourage the children to access these apps (as well as others) as frequently as possible.
SEND (SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)
If you have any concerns about your child’s progress or well-being, the first point of call will always be to talk to the class teacher.
From this point, it may be that further provision is required, which the class teacher will organise and implement.
After this period of time, if there are still concerns, the SEND team (Mrs Tudor and Mrs Sutton) are always there to support and offer guidance for the children.
KEY REMINDERS
• PARENT'S EVENING 13.11.24
• CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT 13.12.24
• BIKEABILITY
• HEALTHY SNACKS (NUT AWARE)
• DRINKS - water bottles
• PHONES – permission slips/turned off throughout the day
• ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS
KEY REMINDERS
• PLAYGROUND (BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL)
• BIKES / SCOOTERS
• DOGS
• UNIFORM/PE KIT
• MEDICATION – please inform school of any medical changes throughout the year
Thank you for your continued support.