The Year 5 Staff
The Year 5 teachers are: Ms Bobat in 5FB and Mr Dowling in 5MD. Our teaching assistant is Miss Andrews. Mrs Harris 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.
PE will be on Fridays. This term, we are very lucky to have sessions with Leigh from GSSN, practicing invasion games. Please ensure your child comes to school in the correct PE uniform on Fridays.
In addition to this, we will be starting 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 beginning or 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 a boy called Gunner. Gunnar is the son of a Viking chieftain, living peacefully on his family steading with his mother, father and their people – until they are raided by Skuli and his Wolf Men, who raze his home to the ground and take his father's life. Gunnar swears an oath to avenge his father's death and save his mother from Skuli – but first he must run to save himself. Murderous raiders, hand to hand battles to the death, mythical flying wolves and a relentless sea journey to the Land of Fire and Ice... Unknown to Gunnar, his life has been foretold, and he finds he has a destiny greater than his own story.
Topic Web - Autumn Term
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