Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ - 01702 468048
Excellence in Everything
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
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
Monday - 5W
Tuesday - 5Wa
Wednesday - 5B
Thursday - 5Ma and 5Mu
Library
Children should have their library books in school every day.

Homework expectations for each week
Year 5
Reading - daily reading for approx. 15 minutes
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.