Welcome to Year 5!

Your teachers are: Mrs Allen and Mrs Lancaster

 

Mrs Allen - 5A.Homework@pussbank.cheshire.sch.uk

Miss Cross - 5C.Homework@pussbank.cheshire.sch.uk 

If you need to contact us, you can use the yellow reading diary, go via the office or send us an email.  We cannot be available for more than a quick verbal message on the playground in the mornings, as we need to be inside with the children as soon as possible, so if your query will need a longer conversation, please let us know and we will arrange a mutually convenient time to speak with you. 

We will endeavour to reply to any emails within 72 hours during weekdays.

 

 

 

 

What will we be learning in the Autumn Term?

 

English

The children will be exploring the popular picture book "The Day The Crayons Quit" and using it as inspiration to write persuasive letters. We will read some interesting versions of classic tales using the text "Gender Swapped Fairytales."  Reading for pleasure will also be actively encouraged.

Reading Challenge

Here at Puss Bank School and Nursery, we also love to promote reading for pleasure! So reading for homework every day is also encouraged. Find a cosy, comfy place to read, read, read! We know you will read your book banded books as well as books by your favourite authors but how will you extend your reading range this year?

The link below will give you some ideas.  Please keep your teacher informed about your reading journey by noting your thoughts and observations in your yellow reading diary. 

Recommended Reads for Year 5

Maths

In Maths, we will be building skills in understanding place value both in relation to whole numbers , then with decimals.  Times tables are a hugely important  foundation for the learning we do in Year 5 - keep practising , reviewing and learning them at home.  All children have a Times Tables Rockstars log in. 

Science

Our first topic in Science is about materials and their properties. This is a great unit for exploratory and practical work.

History

This term, the children will learn about the Ancient Greeks through an enquiry-based approach. 

French

Year 5 will communicate orally and in written form about their own/an imaginary  family. 

Music

B-Flat Band lessons will take place on Monday mornings, with tuition from a specialist teacher.  Children can learn the trumpet, clarinet or trombone.

PHSCE

This term we will be discussing the Puss Bank Promises, our rights and responsibilities and voting for our members of the School Council.

RE

The children will investigate what it is like for.

Art

We will be studying the unique work of Cornelia Parker and creating our own installations. 

Computing

This term the children will be learning more about internet safety.

PE Days.

5A  have swimming on a Tuesday, accompanied by Miss Cross.  (School uniform should be worn to come to school on swimming days.)

On Wednesday they have gymnastics with Mrs Saunders.

5C  have  their PE lessons on Thursdays and Fridays. It will be their turn to swim after Christmas.

On PE days  (but not swimming days), the children should come to school in their PE Kit - white t-shirt, navy shorts or bottoms and school sweatshirt or cardigan.  Earrings must not be worn for PE lessons. If your child cannot remove their own earrings (to be placed into a secure bag or tuppaware), earrings must be removed before school, please.

Swimmin

On the day children should come to school in their normal uniform and bring their swimming kit with them. The kit should consist of:

• A bag with their kit in, which is  big enough to hold their uniform and shoes when they change
• A towel
• A swimming hat  (rubber or fabric)
• A snack for afterwards 

Earrings and other jewellery should not be worn and longer hair should be worn up or put in braids.

We recommend that the children don't come to school wearing their swim kit under their uniform , since this can cause issues with going to the toilet and sometimes can result in underwear that they will need to change into after swimming, being forgotten. 

Homework

This will be set on Friday to be completed by the following Wednesday, and is likely to consist of reading, spelling/grammar and a maths activity but sometimes it will be linked to the wider curriculum. Daily practice of multiplication facts using TTRockstars or Purple Mash is recommended.

 

Year 5 Trips and Experiences

• Jodrell Bank - January 2027
• Bridgewater Hall - Summer Term 2027 

All trips and events can be found on the Arbor app where you can consent and make payments.

Letters will be sent out nearer the time with further information.