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
5H- Year group leader
Miss Hall
5D
Miss Dobson
5L
Mr Lynch
5Mu
Miss Murphy
5A
Miss Austin
Library
Children should have their library books in school every day.
Monday - 5L and 5D
Tuesday - 5M
Wednesday - 5A
Friday - 5H
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
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
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.