Year Five
Welcome
Hi, I’m Mrs Brown and I’d like to welcome you to the Year 5 class page, where you can have a little glimpse into life in the Year 5 classroom.
All About Me
I am really pleased to be back in Year 5, working with dedicated support staff and inquisitive children. I have spent most of my teaching career working across Key Stage 2, but Year 5 is definitely one of my favourite year groups. My favourite subjects are maths, RE and English.
One of the most enjoyable times for me during this year will be our residential trip, this year to Laches Wood. I believe it is a really valuable experience for children, and it’s wonderful to see them flourish in a different environment and grow in confidence (even if it does mean some sleepless nights for me!!). ‘Night under the stars’ is another time that I really enjoy. Yes, you’ve guessed it, I love the great outdoors.
I believe that this type of enrichment for children, and giving pupils different opportunities outside of the classroom is really important: it’s character building, challenging and, most importantly, fun!
It’s probably no surprise to you, that in my spare time I am outside at every opportunity, whether dog walking, gardening and growing vegetables or exploring the countryside.
Curriculum Overview
What am I learning about this half term?
Homework
Daily:
Reading allows us to be transported from our own world to another. Between the pages of a book, we can become immersed in the lives of fictional characters and learn about a culture entirely different from our own. We can also learn new words and phrases, experience a range of emotions, and acquire skills and knowledge.
Because of the learning potential, the effects of reading on child development are vast and multiple studies have highlighted its benefits. As such, we are in a great position to ensure reading is a key part of children’s daily routine. In Year Five, at St Chad’s, we ask that children read every day for at least twenty minutes. Protecting this time and encouraging your child to find pleasure in reading is crucial for their development; the importance of reading for children cannot be underestimated. Reading for pleasure can benefit a child’s education, social and cognitive development, their wellbeing, and their mental health.
Weekly:
Each week, in Year Five, we will set two homework tasks; one maths-based and one from across the wider curriculum. Homework will be set on Showbie on a Thursday and we ask that children complete this by the following Tuesday. This means that children have the opportunity to ask any questions on Friday and Monday. For more creative projects we will specify a longer deadline.
What will I need?
