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    🌟 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:

    • Matilda by Roald Dahl

    • Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo

    • 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.

    • Indoor PE: Friday

    • 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

    • Hanley Library

    Autumn 2

    • Dudson Centre

    • Stanley Head Outdoor Education Centre

    ​​Summer 1

    • Wolseley River Centre – Outdoor learning and science exploration

    Summer 2

    • 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:

    • Arts Ambassadors

    • Action Club Leaders

    • Book Area Monitors

    • Prayer Partners

    • 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