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

5W- Year group leader

Mrs Woolf

5BK

Mrs Bentley and Mrs King

Mr Lynch

5Mu

Miss Murphy

5Wa

Mr Wallis

Library

Children should have their library books in school every day.

Monday - 5BK, 5Mu and 5W

Tuesday - 5Wa

Wednesday - 5L

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PE

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

Tuesday - 5L, 5Mu and 5W

Wednesday - 5BK, 5Mu, 5W, and 5Wa

Thursday - 5BK

Friday - 5L and 5Wa

Key Dates 2024-2025

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

Homework

Homework expectations for each week

Year 5

Reading - daily reading for approx. 25 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.