In Year Five, children are provided with a wide range of exciting opportunities and experiences to help them develop into mature and confident individuals.  We feel that this prepares them for the challenges of Year Six and ultimately secondary school.

Some of the many exciting events that we hope to run this year are:

• Visiting Leicester Space Centre.
• Activities with our Buddies.
• Planetarium
• Stargazing Sleepover.
• Bikeability
• Visiting Heckington Windmill
• Making bread

                                                    ... and much much more!

The Year 5 Teaching Staff are:

Mrs L. Reynolds- Year Leader

Mrs L. Francis

Mrs J. Grayling

The Year 5 Support Staff are:
Mrs J. Hoff

Mrs D. Lau

Ms k. Luszcz 1:1

Year 5 Topics - Term 1

T4W -Information texts ; non- chronological reports

TfR - The Promise and the Eagle

Maths - Maths No Problem

Science - Materials and their properties

History - Romans

PE - Swimming/ Hockey/Rugby

Art - Art Nouveau

PHSE - Staying healthy - Body and mind.

French - The Human Body

RE - Does creativity matter in religious world views? - music.

Music - Ballads, History of music, Glockenspiels 

        

Things you need to know in Year 5:

Below are some important documents for Year 5.  Keep checking back for information about forthcoming , newsletters and important dates.

Homework

English and maths homework is given out on a Monday and should be returned by Thursday.   Please note this may sometimes be via seesaw.  Please let your child's teacher know if there are any issues. Homework club will be run on a Monday lunchtime at 12.30pm in Mrs Reynolds' room - everyone welcome.

TTRockstars - we expect all children to complete at least 10 sessions a week - please let us know if your child cannot access this outside of school.

 

Reading Expectations

We expect the children to read for 25 minutes per day in Year 5 (the standard required for Renaissance Master Class). Reading diaries are checked by their class teacher weekly. Please ensure that these are filled out at least four times per week. When a child has quizzed on 5 books at  level 4.5 and their average is above 85%,they will become a free reader - meaning they can read any books that are above this level.

Key Dates - Term 1

Teddy Bear's Picnic with Reception buddies Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Hands on Roman artefacts  WB: 14th September 2026

5LRE Swimming WB: 7th September, 14th September 2026

5LFR Swimming WB: 21st September, 28th September 2026

5JGR Swimming: WB 5th October 2026, 12th October 2026

Hands on Saxon artefacts WB: 16th October 2026.