Welcome to Year 5  

We are here to help your children to learn and reach their full potential ! We hope that you will find this guide useful but do not hesitate to ask if you require further information .

Year 5 Topics (International Primary Curriculum)

Autumn Term Weather Feelings

Spring Term Myths , Legends and Beliefs Here & Now, There & Then

Summer Term Mission to Mars The Global Swap Shop

Classes spend at least one hour in the ICT Suite each week.

Class Work

Pupils will be put into sets for Literacy and Numeracy lessons. Many factors inform us as to which set the pupil is in, including tests (Cognitive Ability Tests and SAT s ) together with discussions with their previous teachers. We try hard to place the pupil in the appropriate group but we keep the groups flexible so that they may move groups if necessary after consultation with pupils and parents. Pupils are encouraged to keep a pencil case with the necessary equipment inside. We work in blue cartridge pen in most subjects .

Reading

Each child will select an appropriate reading book and will be expected to read regularly both at school an d at home. Please make sure that a reading book is brought to school EVERY DAY!

Pupils should keep a record of their reading which should be signed by an adult when they are observed reading at home .

Homework

We consider homework to be a very important part of the curriculum in Year 5. You will find there will be a greater amount than you r child ha s been used to and it may be quite challenging. However , we hope that this will not only prepare them for the next year, but also help to improve thei r research skills. Homework will include learning weekly spellings and tables .

Physical Education (P.E.)

P.E. / Games - Thursday mornings

Kit – blue or black shorts , trainers

T - shirt in house colours

i.e. Red - Zennor, Blue - Cormelian,

Green - Tregeagle Yellow - Chyannor

Outdoor kit - tracksuits for colder weather —preferably blue or black.

Please make sure that all your child's kit is NAMED.

Swimming - Summer Term

Please remember that earrings can be dangerous,

particularly during sporting activities, therefore only studs are acceptable – keep your best jewellery for home.

School Uniform

School uniform is white polo shirts, school sweatshirt, grey skirt or grey trousers. Sensible shoes should be worn – high heels are not suitable. Don't forget to NAME your clothes . Please ensure that your child wears a suitable coat to school each day.

Other Information

School starts at 8.55am . A ny pupil arriving after

9.10 am should collect a ‘ Red Slip ' from r eception.

If parents wish to see a teacher please make an appointment for after school.

Please contact the school if your child is absent .

R ecords are kept of their attendance and we appreciate knowing the reasons for their absence. The school should be contacted on the first day of the illness.

We hope that your child has a fulfilling and

enjoyable time in year 5.

Mrs G Wood Mr B Kay