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
5W- Year group leader
Mrs Woolf
5D
Miss Dobson
5L
Mr Lynch
5Mu
Miss Murphy
5S
Mrs Smale
Library
Children should have their library books in school every day.
PE
Children should wear their PE kit to school on the days they have PE.
Parents will be notified if these days change.
Monday - 5D & 5M (swimming)
Tuesday - 5L
Wednesday - 5L (swimming)
Thursday - 5W, 5M & 5S (swimming)
Friday - 5W (swimming), 5D (swimming & 5S
Key Dates 2025-2026
* 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
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.