Year 5

Welcome to the Class 5 webpage! Here you will find your homework, spellings and information about all the exciting learning happening this year.

This week, pupils worked brilliantly with Peace Day, exploring the life and work of Benjamin Zephaniah and why he is such an important voice for peace, equality and justice. We talked about how his poetry encourages people to look after one another and stand up for what is right.

As part of this learning, the children studied his poem “People Need People”. They showed fantastic focus and enthusiasm as they memorised the poem and performed it together. Their performances were confident, expressive and a real credit to the effort they put into their learning. It was wonderful to see them bringing Zephaniah’s powerful message to life.

Please also keep an eye out for the newsletter, which includes details of the current Reading Challenge. For the January challenge, pupils need to design and hand in a book cover. Everyone who completes this will receive a raffle ticket, giving them the chance to enter a draw to win a brand-new book.

Finally, I will be checking reading records at the end of the week. Please ensure that children have a parent or carer’s signature by Friday to confirm that they have read on the days recorded in their reading log. Thank you for your continued support in encouraging regular reading at home.

PE lessons
PE is on Wednesday and Friday. Children to come in to school in PE kit.

Spelling test
These are the spelling for the test on Friday 30th January. An assignment has been set on Spelling Shed so children can access interactive games to practice their spellings.

Homework
Please scroll down to see the homework grid. 

Reading
Every night.

Water bottles
Please send a clearly labelled water bottle each day that can be refilled in school

Snack

Please send in a fruit snack that can be eaten at break time

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Mrs Sraan and Mrs Hills