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

5H- Year group leader

Miss Hall

Miss Dobson

Mr Lynch

5Mu

Miss Murphy

Miss Austin

Library

Children should have their library books in school every day.

Monday - 5L and 5D

Tuesday - 5M

Wednesday - 5A

Friday - 5H

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PE

Children should wear their PE kit to school on the days they have PE.

Parents will be notified if these days change.

Monday - 5L and 5M

Tuesday - 5A

Wednesday - 5D, 5H, 5L and 5M

Thursday - 5H

Friday - 5A and 5D

Skreens Park

Spellings

KIRFs

Key Dates 2026-2027

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

Year 5 Curriculum Overview

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.