Class 11 (Y5)
Welcome to Class 11
Class Teacher - Mr. Lewis
Teaching Assistant - Mrs. Swindells
If you would like to contact me (Mr. Lewis) with any questions or queries, then please don't hesitate to email class11@harwoodpark.rochdale.sch.uk
Attendance Matters
Each week we are expected to have a whole class attendance of over 95%.
Your attendance is very important! You must be at school every day at 8.40 am. Lessons begin just after 8.45 am so you need to be here, ready for a fun-filled day of learning!
Timetable
We begin each morning with reading - this is the time your child will change their home reading book if necessary. Then we have an assembly, RAMP, English, Fluency and Power Maths before lunchtime. In the afternoons, we study the foundation subjects such as Art, Science, History, Geography, RE, Music, RHE and PE. We have a class story every day.
Reading
As well as reading regularly at school, children are expected to read as often as possible at home too. This might not always be your reading book, but reading diaries can still be signed so children can move up the Reading Challenge! This is especially important in Year 5 to support their progress through KS2. Children should have their books in school every day.
It's so important to make time to share literature with your child, as this has been shown to increase children's well-being and academic success.
Have a look at the 50 Recommended Reads for Year 5 if you're stuck for ideas on what to read at home. CLICK HERE for the full list of books
Spellings
Children will be given spellings to learn every week. It is important to practise them regularly so they are ready for their spelling test on a Friday. Spellings for the week are given every Friday for the following Friday
Homework
Homework will be set each Friday and will be expected to be completed and back into school by the following Wednesday. Children will have 2 homework booklets where a page from each booklet will be set to complete. The homework will match the learning that we are doing in class. There will be a Math booklet and a SPAG booklet. Please let me know if you are having trouble with your homework before the due date.
Times Table Rockstars
In Year 5, all children have access to Times Table Rockstars https://play.ttrockstars.com/
Login details will be stuck on the inside of their reading records. Please log on and practise as much as you can. Quick recall of times table facts is important when working mathematically.
PE
We have two PE lessons per week on Tuesday and Thursday. Our PE kit is a white PE top, tracksuit bottoms (no leggings please), shorts, trainers, socks and a waterproof jacket/coat.
What are we learning?
Autumn Term
English: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Math: Place value within 1,000,000, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Measure area and perimeter
Computing: Digital Wellbeing, Coding and Databases
History: World War II
Geography: South America
Science: Forces in Action
RE: Why do some people believe God exists?
Wondering what to read?
Have a look at the top 50 reads recommended for Year 5. How many can you read this year?
Useful information and links:
Times Table RockstarsPractise your times tables!
BBC BitesizeLinks to activities for Key Stage Two subjects
TopmarksFun games for a range of subjects.
What will we have learnt at the end of Year 5?