Northbrook Primary Academy Parents’ Information
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Year 5
NPA Values
Welcome to Year 5
Class Teacher: Mr Iddon
Teaching Assistant: Miss Heaps
Key Staff:
Mrs Adams Executive Headteacher
Mr Cunniffe Headteacher
Mr Dowd Assistant
Headteacher
EYFS/KS1 Lead
Mrs Morris Assistant
Headteacher
KS2 Lea & SENDCo
Mrs Cole
Inclusion Coordinator
Year 5 Curriculum
Our Topic titles:
Autumn- Land of ice and fire/Invaders and settlers
Spring- Crime and punishment/American Sci-Fi
Summer- The River Sea/ Glorious Greeks
We use a topic to create awe and wonder through many of our subjects.
English: This half term we will be enjoying the book
‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. In this, we will be following the Pevensie children as they travel into the magical world of Narnia. This book will light a spark in our class’ imagination and we will write our own magical version of the story
Year 5 - Autumn 1
Land of Ice and Fire
Science: In the Autumn term, in Science, we will be focusing on both Force, followed by Space. Looking at Friction and Air resistance, whilst relating the two forces to a parachute experiment. Furthermore exploring the Solar system, Planets and the Moon.
Maths Place Value- Number
We will be re-visiting our place value and looking at reading and writing, numbers up to 1,000,000 . Additionally, rounding any whole number up to one million and learning all about Roman numerals.
Addition and subtraction
In this term we will focus on strengthening our mental calculations including mixed operations and large numbers. We will then focus on the order of operations to carry out calculation to help us solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems. Lastly, we will investigate common factors, common multiples and prime numbers
Geography: We shall be using our geographical skills in Year 5 to explore Volcanoes and Glaciers. As a class, our key question is why is Iceland known as the land of fire and ice?
Music: We will be using the Glockenspiels to learn a variety of different songs. We will also be learning and discussing pitch, tempo and volume.
Art:
As artists we shall be investigating the work of David Hockney. The children will be studying the cityscape and painting, whist creating their own working using similar styles and techniques.
RE: In RE will be looking at Christianity (God) and asking the question: Where can we find guidance about how to live our lives?
Year 5
Half-term 1: Autumn 1
Land of Ice and Fire
PE: In P.E this half term we shall have lesson taught by the Sports Partnership and on Tuesdays the children will attend swimming lessons at Leyland Swimming Baths (children may bring goggles with them.)
PSHE: We will look at being responsible citizens. We will also be discussing how to be responsible, how does being considerate or inconsiderate affect people when looking after others.
History:
Computing: Throughout this term, we will be building and refining our skills on the Chromebooks. Skills such as coding, using search engines and retrieving information.
This half term we will be learning about the Anglo Saxons and the Viking raiders. We will learn about who they were and when they lived. Additionally, studying the difference and the effects of the invasions as well as looking at several turning points in history.
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, with this half term focusing on happiness.
This half term we are going to be focusing on…Being responsible by looking after others.
PE & Swimming
Day Class
Monday Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
Tuesday Year 1, Year 5 Swimming & Year 6.
Wednesday Reception, Year 3 & Year 4
Thursday Year 3, Year 4 & Year 6
Friday Year 2 & Year 5
PE kit (only to be worn on PE Days):
• Plain black joggers/tracksuit
• Black shorts
• School Purple t-shirt
• School Purple hoodie • Pumps or trainers
Reading & Homework
One of our key priorities is developing reading. We strongly believe reading underpins our childrens’ successes across the curriculum.
Requirement of all children to read at least three times per week. 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. Homework is set half-termly and includes a variety of tasks. We ask the children to complete at least 6 activities over the course of the half-term and hand in through Seesaw or by bringing into school. Each piece will be worth 1-10 house points.
Seesaw
At Northbrook Primary Academy, we use Seesaw to communicate with parents and children. Your child’s teacher can send you:
• Photographs,
• Videos
• Notes
• links to websites
• Upload documents
• Important messages or reminders
There are two different ways to access Seesaw both as a parent and as a child, either using a laptop/desktop computer, or through a phone or tablet by downloading the app. Seesaw can be accessed by parents or by children, and each option looks different.
Reporting
Parents’ Evening Thursday 5th October 2023 – focus on the children’s engagement.
Parents’ Evening Thursday 21st March 2024
Full Reports to Parents Week Beginning 15th July 2024
Academic Judgement
Engagement Judgement Class teacher Comments
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School Website -
Parent App/Parent Pay
Parent App Connect : This is the app that we use for interacting with you as parents. When we send information home electronically it will come through this app as either a notification or an email. As such it is important you have your notifications turned on so you don’t miss any important information. This could be anything from a reminder about PE days to information about school trips.
Parent Pay: As we are a cashless school all payments are made using Parent Pay. Signing up is simple. You are given a username and password and you go to www.ParentPay.com and enter them to log in. Then you sign up with your information and change your password so it is secure. Once you are signed up the office can start adding you to items to be paid for. This can be anything from bacon or sausage sandwiches all the way up to residential trips.
Free School Meal Entitlement
Your children can qualify for a free school meal if you receive:
• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on
• Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
To apply, you should contact the South Are Education Office. You will be required to provide your:
Name, Date of birth, National Insurance Number. In addition, the school can get extra funding called pupil premium if you register.
FON – Friends of Northbrook
At the ‘Friends of Northbrook’ we have a team of dedicated helpers made up of parents, carers, grandparents, family friends, siblings, teachers and people from the local community who help organise social events for the children such as film evenings and discos.
We also do lots of fundraising for the school such as holding varies events through out the year along with Christmas and Summer fairs. We are a welcoming bunch of people that work hard to ensure children at our school benefit. If you have a little bit of spare time and would like to join our team then please either come along to one of the meetings or contact the Chairperson Mr Sharkey (l.sharkey@northbrookpa.org). Thank you!
Key dates for the term
Thursday 5th October Parents' Evening – Engagement
Tuesday 17th October Open Day (New Intake) 2:00pm & 6:00pm
Half-term Holidays
Monday 23rd October to Friday 27th October
Monday 30th October INSET Day (School closed to children)
Wednesday 15th November Open Day (New Intake) 10:00pm & 6:00pm
Friday 24th November INSET Day (School closed to children)
Tuesday 12th December 1:30pm & Wednesday 13th
December 4:30pm EYFS/KS1 Christmas Play
Thursday 14th December 1:30pm & 6:00pm KS2 Christmas Performance
Wednesday 20th December Christmas Party & Christmas Dinner
End of Term Holidays
Monday 25th December – Friday 5th January
Afterschool Clubs: Half-term 1
Day Year Activity/time
Staff Lead
Monday Year 5 & 6 Years 2 & 3 Girls' only football (3:15 – 4:15) Recorder Club (Lunchtime)
Tuesday Year 3 & 4
Cheerleading (3:15 – 4:15)
Miss Vanroose-Peer
Mrs Morris
Mrs Goldfarb
Wednesday Year 1 &2 Years 4/5 & 6
Lego club (Lunchtime)
Northbrook Young Voices Choir (3:15 – 4:15)
Mrs Wilson
Mrs Spence
Thursday Year 1 & 2 Year 3 & 4
Friday Year 5 & 6
Art Club – colouring and drawing (Lunchtime)
Dodgeball (3:15 – 4:15)
Basketball (3:15 - 4:15)
Mr Dowd
Miss Vanroose-Peer
Mr Cunniffe
All clubs start at the end of school and finish at 4.15pm. Children must return a letter signed by parents to attend the club and wear appropriate PE clothing such as their PE kit.
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