Welcome to Year 5!

The Year 5 team are:
Rauf: Mrs. Lear-Easdown cleareasdown@widdenprimary.co.uk
Horowitz: Miss Gardner cgardner@widdenprimary.co.uk
PPA cover: Miss Zaheda/Mr. Smith
If you need to contact us at any time, please use class dojo. You can also call or email the school office.

PE
Our PE days this term are Tuesday and Thursday (Swimming). Children are expected to come in their PE kits on these days. Our PE kit is black joggers or shorts, a plain white t-shirt and a plain black hoodie or zip-up top, or a normal green school jumper. Please ensure your child has trainers that are suitable for movement to ensure safety whilst participating. Please remember your swimming costume and towel for Thursdays. 

Reading at home

It is a school expectation that children read at home with an adult at least three times a week. This can be any reading material that your child finds interesting, but they will have the option to bring a book home from school. Please ensure that you sign your child’s reading record every time they read as your child will have a chance to earn prizes. 

Summary of learning

• Year 5 Learning This Term
  This term, Year 5 will enjoy a broad and exciting curriculum covering English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Computing, Art, Music, PE, PSHE and RE.

  • Writing: The texts we are reading for our writing units this term are Shackleton's journey, and the Night Bus Hero. We will be developing our narrative writing skills and learning how to write an effective recount. 

  • Maths: We are exploring Place value, the four operations and fractions. 

  • Science: We will explore Earth and space, and animals including humans.

  • History & Geography: We will learn about Ancient Egypt and discover how mountains are formed.

  • RE: We will explore Jewish identity and the importance of remembering, as well as considering how Jesus spoke truth to power.

  • Computing: We will learn about systems and networks, create digital media and develop our video-editing skills, including making a YouTube-style video.

  • Art & Design: We will explore Pop Art and printing.

  • Music: We will learn and perform songs including Living on a Prayer and Classroom Jazz.

  • PE: We will develop our skills in swimming, cricket and fitness.

  • PSHE: Through Being Me in My World and Celebrating Differences, we will explore identity, relationships, respect and diversity.

  • DT: We will investigate and use gears and pulleys.

• Overall, it promises to be a busy, creative and enriching term, with lots of opportunities for children to develop their knowledge, confidence and practical skills.