Year 5 Welcome to Year 5

Our class teacher for the 2025/26 academic year is Mrs Buckley. Our teaching assistant is Mrs Axon.

In Year 5, we cover many exciting topics to enhance children’s knowledge and understanding in-line with The National Curriculum 2014.  British Values also underpin our curriculum.

Our key topic areas this year are:

Autumn Term 1 – How easy was it for the Anglo-Saxons to invade and settle? 

Autumn Term 2 - Why should Britain be ashamed of slavery?

Spring Term 1 – Why should the rainforests matter to all of us?

Spring Term 2 -What is life like in the Alps?

Summer Term 1 – Why do oceans matter?

Summer Term 2 - What was life like during WW2?

PE/Swimming

We will go swimming for the whole year in Year 5.  It is essential that children remember to bring their swimming kit in on a weekly basis. Our lesson will be on a Friday.

Homework

Homework will be sent home at the start of each half term. It includes nine fun and varied activities covering subjects like P.E., English, Maths, Science and other areas of the curriculum. Homework should be completed and returned every Friday.

We encourage children to read regularly at home and to use Times Tables Rock Stars to develop their speed and accuracy with multiplication facts. Each Year 5 pupil also receives a half‑termly spelling booklet and has access to a Spelling Shed account to practise their weekly spellings.

Key Dates and Events

Our Class Dojo page is regularly updated with key dates, important announcements and useful information. It is the best way to stay connected and informed about everything happening in school.

Curriculum Overview

• Year 5 overview

Letters/Documents

• Year 5 Information for Parents

Pictures

We love sharing special moments from our classrooms! All class photos and videos are regularly uploaded to our Class Dojo page.
If you need access or have any questions, please contact the school office, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Year 5 Slideshow