Our classes are as follows:
Edinburgh Class: Mrs Cameron (Class Teacher), Miss Sceats (TA) and Miss Ward (TA)

Highclere Class: Mr Kirby (Class Teacher) and Mrs Elliott (TA) 

Themes:

History

This term’s topic is the history of Crime and Punishment through the ages. We will be investigating how criminals were punished and how these punishments have changed over the years.

PSHE

The topics that we will be covering are called Me and my Relationships and Valuing Difference. There will be lots of opportunities for discussion and sharing of thoughts and opinions.

Computing

We will be learning about how to stay safe when using the Internet and how to create and save documents.

Home Learning:

All Students will receive weekly home learning sheets, which we encourage this to be completed to support their learning.

Reading

Please read with your child as often as possible at home and record in their home school book which is checked daily. Half-Termly rewards will be provided for the students who continuously read and record it.

Spelling

Children will receive a weekly list of spellings to learn at home. These will be sent home every Thursday, and then checked in school the following week.

PE:

Year 5’s P.E times are as follows:

Tuesday (outside) and Thursday (inside)                                           

We will be continuing with the daily run or movement activities, so please ensure that your child has suitable footwear to participate every day. PE kits will be sent home on a Friday to be washed for return on Monday.

Please do speak to us if you have any queries or concerns.

Year 5 

All aspects of our curriculum are accessible to all children, irrespective of their ethnic background, gender, disability, religious or linguistic background. We strive hard to meet the needs of those pupils with special education needs, those with disabilities, those who are more able, those with special gifts and talents and the children who are learning English as an additional language. We provide a rich, challenging curriculum, which stretches all of our children.