Year 5

Over the year, the children will be taught a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a range of opportunities to support and extend their learning.

More information about the curriculum at Hamstel Junior School can be found under ‘Curriculum’.

Meet the team

Mrs Woolf

5W- Year group leader

Miss Bath

5B - PE

Miss Markey

5Ma - PSHE and RSE

Miss Murphy

5Mu - Music

Mr Wallis

5Wa

Library

Children should have their library books in school every day.

Monday - 5W and 5Mu

Tuesday - 5Wa

Wednesday - 5B

Thursday - 5Ma

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PE

Please note these days are subject to change and children should always have their PE kit in school.

Monday - 5Ma

Tuesday - 5B and 5Mu

Wednesday - 5Wa and 5W

Swimming

Children must ensure they bring their swimming kit into school with them.

Monday - 5W

Tuesday - 5Wa

Wednesday - 5B

Thursday - 5Ma and 5Mu

Key Dates

Homework

* Dates may be liable to change, please use as a guide.

Homework expectations for each week

Year 5

Reading - daily reading for approx. 15 minutes

- 10 Books to Read in year 5

Spelling - weekly spelling task - searching the books read at home for words matching the weekly spelling pattern/ learning the list of 'Words We Need to Know'

Maths - daily practice of the key skills (KIRFs) as outlined for each half term.

Additional homework will also be set for those children attending 11+ clubs or receiving additional support

TT Rock Stars - Practising your tables regularly will really help you learn them and speed up your recall. Using TT Rock Stars will help you. Aim to practise your tables every day.