Year 5 Welcome to Year 5

Our class teacher for the 2022-23 academic year is Miss Fairbrother. Our teaching assistants is Miss Carroll.

In Year 5, we cover many exciting topics to enhance children’s knowledge and understanding in-line with The National Curriculum 2014.  British Values also underpin our curriculum.

Our key topic areas this year are:

Autumn Term 1 – Why should the rainforests matter to all of us?

Autumn Term 2 - What was life like during WW2?

Spring Term 1 – What happens when an Earthquake strikes?

Spring Term 2 - Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

Summer Term 1 – Will the UK ever disappear into the sea? 

Summer Term 2 - Why should Britain be ashamed of slavery? 

PE/Swimming

We will have our swimming lessons on a Friday.  It is essential that children remember to bring their swimming kit in on a weekly basis. 

Homework

Homework will be given out on a Friday and needs to be returned to school by the following Tuesday. Homework will include: English, Maths, Spellings, Reading and Times Tables Rock Stars.

If you would like any more information about our class, please do not hesitate to contact us via the school office.

Key Dates and Events

8^th December – Christmas Class Party

12^th & 13^th December – Christmas Carol Performance 

9^th February 2023 - Science Enrichment Day

10^th February 2023 - History Enrichment Day

20^th February 2023 - Parents Evening

21^st February - High School Musical Production at North Chadderton School

2^nd March 2023 - World Book Day

3^rd March 2023 - Geography Enrichment Day

3^rd March 2023 - Reading workshop for parents

6^th March 2023 - Class Assembly

10^th March 2023 - Break The Rules Day - Non-Uniform

13^th March 2023 - Science Week

Medium Term Plans 2022-2023

• Year 5 Medium Term Plan Spring 1
• Year 5 Medium Term Plan Spring 2