Year 5 2024 - 2025

A Warm Welcome To Year 5!

In Year 5, we have two classes:

Class 5B- Mrs.Ball

Class 5W- Mr.Wrigley

Both classes are supported by Mrs.Dodgson, Mrs. Holdcroft and Mrs.Buckley.

UPDATES: Please see changes to timetable and PE days below.

Dropping off and picking up

All children will need to enter through the rear Pod doors, near the astro turf, between 8:45 and 9:00am. Pupils arriving after 9:00am will have to go to the office to sign in. It is vital for the pupils to arrive promptly as they will not want to miss out on the early doors activities and additional learning time.

At 3:15pm, all children will need to be collected from the astro-turf stairs or walk home, if you have given permission for your child to do so on School Spider. In Year 5, children are trusted to walk to the adult who is collecting so please ensure that your child knows where to meet you.

P.E.

Year 5 have P.E. on a Friday afternoon. Please ensure that they bring the correct P.E. kit into school. All earrings are to be taken out on P.E. days.

Staying hydrated and snack

Please ensure that your child comes to school with a labelled water bottle so they can hydrate throughout the day. We ask that they do not bring in fizzy drinks or energy drinks. Energy drinks will be emptied and filled with water to ensure your child has a drink for the day.

Healthy snacks should be provided for morning break. Chocolate is not permitted.

Mobile phones and smart watches

Mobile phones are allowed to be brought into school in Year 5 but must be turned off and handed to the class teacher when they arrive. Please ensure that you have signed the consent form on School Spider. Mobile phones will be returned to the children at the end of the day for use when walking home alone.

Smart watches are not permitted and should not be worn in school. Smart watches will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

Reading and Times Tables Rockstars

Your child has been issued with a new reading log for this academic year. Please could you aim to listen to your child read at least three times a week and sign the reading log. Children will have the opportunity to change their books on a weekly basis in the school library. Children may also want to read their own books from home. Weekly certificates will be awarded during Celebration assembly. Children need to have their book and reading log in school every day.

Your child has been issued with a new password to access Times Tables Rockstars. Please encourage your child to log on and complete the challenges and games as often as possible. Teachers will be monitoring the children's engagement and fortnightly awards will be presented in Celebration assembly.