Welcome to the Year 5 page!
Please visit this page for regular updates across the year. A selection of photos will be uploaded alongside a written description explaining the learning the children have encountered.
Additionally, please see below the Year 5 Overview for the year ahead, which shows the units of work that will be covered across the academic year.
Thank you,
Mr Bannister and Miss Brown
This week, as a class, we were lucky to complete Bikeability Levels 1 and 2.
We were initially tested on the school playground before progressing to the roads, alongside the instructors if we demonstrated we were confident enough on a bike.
We were all awarded a certificate, badge or sticker for our efforts!
As part of Black History Month, Year 5 this week held a class discussion on racism. We linked this to some of the important people we have covered through Black History Month and our class assembly.
We identified that we should treat all people the same and with respect. We even discussed different scenarios and what is racism and what isn't.
We were sensible throughout the session and shared we want a world, whereby everyone is treated equally.
Thank you to all the parents and carers that visited school on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
It was great to see so many of you attend. The children have transitioned into Year 5 well and have had a great half-term!
Thank you for your continued co-operation.
Today, we wore yellow and helped celebrate 10 years of standing out, starting conversations and raising money!
As a class, we discussed what makes a positive mindset, how we can be polite and supportive to each other, whilst making the world a better place to be in!
We all agreed that by being positive and displaying positive dispositions, we can all make an effective difference to our friends and family.
Thank you also for your donations and continued support.
This morning, Year 5 hosted and presented their class assembly on Black History Month.
As a class, we discussed why Black History Month is important and how many famous and determined people, tried to make the world a better place.
We discussed famous people from the past such as: Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King and Mary Seacole and how they left a legacy for us to follow.
We then identified modern famous black people, such as Jude Bellingham, who are also leaving a positive mark on the world.
Thank you for watching our assembly - the children really appreciated the support!
Today, Year 5 watched and completed a Live Lesson from the BBC!
As a class, we were able to explore what makes a memorable character, transformed personal ideas into original story creations and discovered how a simple “what if?” question can unlock exciting plot possibilities!
We also listened to previous storytelling tips from past 500 Words finalists! The lesson provided the children with lots of confidence to plan and write a story!
This year, entries open from Tuesday 29 September and will close at 9pm, Friday 6 November.
We look forward to hearing your completed stories, Year 5!
Thank you for your cake donations, which supported our Macmillan Coffee morning on Friday 25th September. Thank you also to the children, who purchased cakes and bakes, for their support and generosity.
As a school, we really appreciate your donations and support towards a fantastic charity.
Thank you.
For our first History unit, Year 5 have made a great start on the Mayans!
We have discovered where they lived, what they invented and how their legacy lives on today! We have even identified how their Aztec design and pattern, is popular with the fashion we see today!
As a class, we have been so impressed how they made roads, all those years ago and especially with the tools that they had at their disposal.
As a group, we are looking forward to the rest of the unit!
Recently in D.T, Year 5 have been researching and developing ideas for a new South American-themed meal!
We have been creative with ideas, whilst also keeping to traditional food that South American natives, would consume on a daily basis.
We even tasted salsa, sour cream, guacamole and some Doritos as the corn tortillas... we had a great lesson!
Over the last few weeks within Maths, Year 5 have been working hard on their Place Value knowledge and partitioning skills!
They have completed some great work on whiteboards, worksheets and even answered some reasoning questions! Keep up the hard work, Year 5!
Welcome to the Year 5 class page!
Mr Bannister and Miss Brown are really looking forward to welcoming the children to school on Thursday!
We are looking forward to a great year and working together to achieve great success across their learning!