Key information

PE: This term Year 5 will have PE on a Monday and Wednesday. Children are required to come to school dressed in PE kits on Monday, however dressed in school uniform with PE kit in their bag on a Friday.

Homework: Homework will be set on Mathletics and Emile. Spelling is given out every Wednesday, with spelling tests the following Tuesday. Children will occasionally receive homework to complete in homework books.

TT Rockstars: We encourage children to use TT Rockstars throughout the week, focusing on timetables they find most difficult to build on their success in Year 4.

Emile Spelling: Year 5 should use Emile spelling to practise spelling learnt in class that week. 

Reading: We encourage children to read every night with an adult and to have their reading journal signed. Children will also get the opportunity to read with an adult in school up to 2-3 times per week. 

Children will be rewarded with dojo points for reading at home daily. 

In Year 5 we share pictures of activities completed in and outside of school for parents to see. Make sure to speak to Mr Sixsmith or Mrs Burnett at the office to be added to the Year 5 class if not already. 

Rewards 

Class dojo: Children can earn 'Dojo Points' for various positive actions, including following our School Rules, showcasing our core values, displaying an excellent attitude, and putting in outstanding effort or achieving great results.

Star of the Week: Each week, two children from Year 5 are selected to receive our Star of the Week award. They are presented with a certificate during the celebration assembly on Friday afternoon!

Saint of the Week: Each week, one child is selected based on if they are showing our core values in everyday school life that week!

Star Jar: Children can receive a star for the star jar if they are presenting excellent behaviour all lunchtime, if they fill the jar the class receive an award.

Star of PE: This award is given to those who show excellent commitment to physical wellbeing.