Welcome to Year 5! 

First of all, a huge welcome back to school! We hope you have had a wonderful summer break, enjoyed some well-deserved rest and are feeling ready for an exciting year in Year 5. We are delighted to welcome you back and are really looking forward to learning, exploring and having fun together.

Year 5 is going to be a fantastic adventure, with lots of exciting learning, challenges and opportunities along the way. We will travel through rainforests, explore the wonders of space and journey back in time to discover the Ancient Greeks. There will also be plenty of opportunities to develop new skills, challenge ourselves and, of course, make some very special memories along the way!

Our aim is for every child to feel happy, confident and successful in Year 5. To help you achieve your very best, we ask for two things:

Always try your best and believe in yourself.

There will be times when learning feels tricky, but remember that making mistakes is an important part of learning. Be brave, keep going and never be afraid to have a go. With a positive attitude and a belief in yourself, you can achieve more than you might imagine!

📚 Our love of reading

One thing you will quickly discover about us is just how much we love reading! We are excited to share our passion for books with you and introduce you to new authors, characters and worlds. Our class library is stocked with a wide range of books, ready for you to explore. Whether you love adventure, fantasy, humour, history or discovering fascinating facts, there will always be something waiting for you.Our biggest piece of advice for Year 5? Read, read and then read a little bit more!

This half term we are reading...

📚 Suggested reads

If you are enjoying The Explorer by Katherine Rundell — and we think you will! — why not explore some other books at home?

There are so many wonderful children's books waiting to be discovered, so remember to make use of your local library, where you can borrow books for free.

👩‍🏫 Your Year 5 team

Your learning in Year 5 will be supported by several members of staff, all of whom are excited to help you learn, grow and make the most of your time in Year 5. Your class teachers will be Mrs Barton, Mr Whittle and Mrs Gallagher, alongside other members of our fantastic school team. If you have any questions or would like to talk to us about your child's learning, progress or experience in Year 5, please don't hesitate to speak to us.

🗓️ Keeping you up to date

We encourage you to take some time to read our half-termly curriculum newsletter, which will be available on our class page. A paper copy will also be sent home during the first week of each half term. The newsletter will include useful information such as PE days, key dates, upcoming activities and important reminders, as well as ideas for research, reading and activities that can help to enrich your child's learning at home.

💫 Make Year 5 yours!

Most importantly, remember that our classroom is your classroom. We want you to feel comfortable sharing your ideas, asking questions, making suggestions and taking an active role in our Year 5 community. We have an exciting year ahead of us, and we can't wait to see what we can achieve together.

Believe in yourself. Be curious. Be kind. Be brave. Have a go.

Let's make Year 5 a year to remember!

Mrs Barton, Mr Whittle and Mrs Gallagher