Welcome to Year 5! 

Parkin Class - Mrs R Bradley

Hilton Class - Miss A Jones

Additional Teaching staff -  Mr M Whiteman (PE Coach) 

Teaching Assistants - Mrs Jackson, Miss Godber, Mrs Pursglove

Arrangements for the start of the school year

8.40 – children will be met at the front school gates and go to wash hands.

8.50 – register in class and settle to work

3.20 – both classes finish school, leaving by the same route

Autumn Term 2026

This half term, we’ll be heading deep into the rainforest on an exciting adventure full of discovery! We’ll find out where rainforests are located around the world, explore the different layers of the rainforest from the forest floor to the emergent layer, and uncover amazing facts about the plants and animals that live there. We’ll also learn why rainforests are so important to our planet and investigate what deforestation is and how it affects wildlife and people. Get ready to become rainforest explorers and dive into the heart of the jungle! 🌿🦜

In English, we’ll be using our imagination and writing skills to create clear, engaging instructions on how to survive a thrilling trek through the rainforest, thinking carefully about what a reader would need to know. 

In Maths, we’ll be diving into place value, becoming experts with numbers all the way up to a million! We’ll also be building on our knowledge of the four operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division – to become confident and skilled mathematicians.

In History, we’ll be deepening our understanding of the First World War, learning about the lives of those who experienced it. We’ll write a heartfelt recount, stepping into the shoes of a British soldier during the famous Christmas Truce. Alongside this, we’ll be reading the beautifully written book The Last Post – a moving story that may even bring a tear to our eyes.

Wider Curriculum

PE

Our PE days are Tuesday and Thursday. Please arrive to school in your PE kit. This does not need to be changed during the day. Please can we emphasise that PE kit should be plain black joggers/shorts/ hoodies without any logos.

Adventure Awaits at White Hall! 

This term, Hilton Class are heading to White Hall Outdoor Education Centre in the stunning Peak District!

Get ready for adventure, challenges, teamwork, new experiences and plenty of unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see the children step outside their comfort zones, discover what they can achieve and, most importantly, have an amazing time together!

Let the adventure begin! 🌲

Home Learning

Spellings

Spellings will be tested on a Friday and new spellings will be handed out. Please make sure that these are being practised at home to support progress. Children have log in details to access Spelling Frame at home.

Other ways

Please remember to access TTRockstars to increase your speed, fluency and accuracy. Please also remember to read frequently at home.