Year 5
🌟 Welcome to Year 5!
Welcome to Year 5 — a year full of exciting learning, growing independence, and new challenges! We’re looking forward to a fantastic journey together, exploring inspiring texts, deepening our understanding of the world, and building confidence in every subject.
📚 English in Year 5
This year, our English curriculum is packed with rich and engaging texts that will develop our reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Our core texts include:
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Matilda by Roald Dahl
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Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
These books provide the foundation for creative writing, comprehension, and discussions in class.
Our Year 5 author focus is Katherine Rundell, whose imaginative and adventurous stories will further inspire our love of reading.
✝️ Bible Story Focus
Our class Bible story is Abraham and the Starry Sky, which reminds us that:
God loves us and always keeps His promises.
This story encourages faith, trust, and hope — values we explore throughout the year in our reflections and daily life.
🏃♀️ PE and Games
PE is an important part of our curriculum, helping us stay active, healthy, and build teamwork.
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Indoor PE: Friday
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Outdoor Games: Thursday
Please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit on these days.
🚌 Year 5 Trips and Enrichment
We have a fantastic range of trips and experiences planned this year to enrich our learning:
Autumn 1
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Hanley Library
Autumn 2
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Dudson Centre
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Stanley Head Outdoor Education Centre
Summer 1
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Wolseley River Centre – Outdoor learning and science exploration
Summer 2
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Whole School Author Visit – A celebration of reading and storytelling
🌟 Roles and Responsibilities in Year 5
We encourage all pupils to take pride in their classroom and school community through a variety of leadership opportunities, including:
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Arts Ambassadors
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Action Club Leaders
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Book Area Monitors
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Prayer Partners
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School Councillors
These roles help build confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of community.
We are excited for all that this year will bring and look forward to sharing your child’s learning journey. Year 5 is a year of discovery, responsibility, and growth — and we’re so glad to be on this journey together.
Warm wishes,
The Year 5 Team