The Year 5 teachers are: Ms Bobat in 5FB and Mr Dowling in 5MD. Our Teaching Assistant is Miss Andrews. Mrs Bate will be teaching in 5FB and Mrs Lowe in 5MD every other Thursday covering PPA, where they will be teaching the children Spanish, Music and Computing!
We are starting off with a history-led topic; we will be learning all about the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings – ruthless killers or peaceful settlers?
We will be learning all about these civilisations: where they came from, why they came to Britain, their cultural and religious beliefs as well as the impact they have had on our lives - even today! This is an incredibly fascinating knowledge-rich topic, which children will thoroughly enjoy.
Our PE lessons are our swimming lessons – 5MD will go to GL1 for their lessons every Tuesday and 5FB on Thursdays. Swimming dates are:
5MD - 10.9.24 to 17.12.24 (every Tuesday)
5FB – 12.9.24 to 19.12.24 (every Thursday)
For swimming, children can come in their school uniforms as we will change in to our swimming attire at GL1.
Children take home a school reading book, which they can change on a Monday and Thursday. Each week, children should aim to read their home reading book every week night – at least 20 minutes! Children can also choose a class reading book from the class shelf and have opportunities to read in school every day. Children also have been given Times Tables Rock Star logins. Practicing their times tables is part of their weekly homework expectation.
Spellings and homework will all be available online on DB Primary. Children have their own log ins. DB Primary can be accessed on a laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
A new spelling rule is introduced on a Monday and various spelling activities in school are then completed in the week, ready for an application activity on Friday. English homework is also set on a Monday and Maths on a Tuesday.
Our doors are always open for you! If you need to speak to any of the Y5 staff, you can catch us at the end of the school day. Alternatively, you can ring the office to arrange a meeting at a convenient time.
Our book this term linked to our English:
This is an excellent book about an apprentice clock-maker Karl, who must craft a new figure for the great clock in town - but he is exceedingly short on inspiration. When a mysterious little clockwork character appears from nowhere, Karl seems to have found the answer to his prayers. In fact, he is in for a terrible shock…