Welcome to our Year Five Class Page
Our Class Teachers are Mrs Carr and Mrs McGlade
Our Classroom Support is Mrs Wood
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Thank you for logging into our Year Five class page.
Here you will find all the information you need about your child's school life and our day to day routine.
May I take this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful parents and carers for their continued support for their children's education.
To the right you will find our class Twitter feed, Here we post the latest events from our Year Five class, Feel free to follow us!
Again, a huge WELCOME from us, and we sincerely look forward to a wonderful time teaching all of your amazing children and watching them grow.
Thank you,
Mrs Carr and Mrs McGlade
School start and finish Times
Doors open at 8.50am, lessons begin at 9.00am and school finishes at 3.15pm.
Break and Lunch Times
The first breaktime for Year Five starts at 10.40 and finishes at 10.55am.
The Lunch Break for Year Five starts at 12.15 and finishes at 13.15.
Swimming and PE
Swimming in Year Five is on a Friday afternoon. Please make sure your child has all equipment needed in school on that day.
PE Kits are still required and must be kept in school at all times.
Homework and Spellings
Homework:
Daily: In Year 5 the children should read, practise times tables and learn spellings daily - approximately 20 - 30 minutes each day.
Weekly: Additional homework is given out and explained on a Friday to be returned the following Monday. It may include handwriting practise linked to spellings as well as another subject to complete e.g. Maths, English or Topic Work.
Reading
Currently, Reading Books are sent home on a Tuesday and are due back in school on a Thursday. Parents are asked to complete the reading record and should question their child about what they have read. Children are asked to read daily and read books they have from home. They are also encouraged to listen to audio books
Times Tables:
It is important that children practice each day, not just to be ready for their test; but to help their progress in Maths. It is strongly recommend that children practice daily by using Times Tables Rock Stars
If you wish to view or download a copy of the spelling booklet your child has please click here, Five Spellings are tested three times a week on a fortnightly rota.
