Year 5

Monday -

PE - please make sure the children come to school in full PE kit and pumps. 

Wednesday -

Guitar lessons for those children who have them

Thursday

Brass lesson

Library - Please bring in any library books that need changing.

Spelling test

Friday -

PE - please make sure the children come to school in full PE kit and pumps.  

Clubs

Choir - Monday Afterschool 4.15 finish. Please pick up from the school office.

Sports Club - Thursdays

Chess Club - Friday lunchtimes

Reading Club

Homework is set on a Friday- children have a week to complete it.

Homework is set using the following platforms:

maths.co.uk 

spag.com

Purple Mash - https://www.purplemash.com

Times Tables Rockstars - https://ttrockstars.com/

Spelling Shed - https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb/

Logins for all learning platforms can be found inside your child's reading record. 

Please ensure that your child brings their reading book and record in everyday.  

Supporting your child's learning at home

1. Reading Together

• Listen to your child read at least 3–5 times per week.

• Talk about the story: What might happen next? Why did the character feel that way?

• Read to your child as well — hearing fluent reading is powerful.

• Visit the local library together and let them choose books they enjoy.

• Encourage them to reread favourite books — this builds fluency and confidence.

2. Practise Key Maths Skills

• Practise times tables, number bonds and mental maths little and often.

• Use real-life maths:

  • counting coins

  • reading clocks

  • measuring ingredients while cooking

  • working out change in shops

• Try recommended maths apps or school tools (e.g., Times Tables Rock Stars).

• Play simple games like dominoes, cards, snakes and ladders or bingo.

3. Encourage Independence

• Allow your child to pack their own bag each evening using a checklist.

• Encourage responsibility for homework routines.

• Let them help with age‑appropriate household jobs (laying the table, sorting washing, tidying toys).

• Praise effort — focus on “you tried so hard” rather than “you got it right.”

4. Talk About School and Learning

• Ask open questions like:

  • “What was the best part of your day?”

  • “What made you think today?”

  • “Did anything surprise you?”

• Celebrate achievements — big or small.

• Show interest in their projects, artwork or homework tasks.

5. Create a Calm Home Learning Routine

• Set aside a quiet space and a regular time for homework.

• Keep stationery handy — pencils, glue, scissors, rulers.

• Break tasks into small steps if they feel overwhelmed.

• Encourage short “brain breaks” if concentration dips.

6. Support a Positive Bedtime and Screen Routine

• Aim for a consistent bedtime — well‑rested children learn better.

• Limit screens before bed where possible.

• Talk about safe and responsible technology use.

7. Build Speaking and Listening Skills

• Chat during meals, walks or car journeys.

• Encourage storytelling:

  • retelling a TV episode

  • describing their day

  • making up imaginative tales

• Play word games like “I spy,” alphabet games or memory challenges.

8. Explore the World Together

• Go on walks and talk about what you see.

• Cook together — following steps builds sequencing skills.

• Visit parks, museums, libraries and local attractions where possible.

• Share your own hobbies and interests.

9. Encourage Creativity

• Provide time for drawing, Lego, crafts, music or dance.

• Keep a small box of craft materials for “make and do” moments.

• Celebrate creativity — not just academic tasks.

10. Communicate With Us

• Ask if you are ever unsure about homework or expectations.

• Let us know if your child loves something or finds something tricky.

• Working together makes the biggest difference.

Please make sure that all items of clothing, including coats and PE kits, are clearly labelled and that your child has a water bottle in school. 

Children need a school PE kit that consists of pumps, black shorts and a blue T-shirt. For outside winter session, children can wear black/navy bottoms and their school jumper or cardigan for warmth.  The children should come into school wearing their kits on PE days.