Term 1, Year 5

Welcome back to school and to Term 1 in Year 5. We are thrilled to see the children settling in so well and already showing enthusiasm for the year ahead. The Year 5 team is excited to meet you all and to see your children thrive and flourish both physically and academically. With your support, we are confident this will be a fantastic year of growth and achievement for everyone!

Upcoming Events

Link to Calendar on My School Portal

Important Reminders

• Uniform-please ensure children remember their change of uniform after morning EPAs if on a non P.E day. 
• Please ensure footwear is plain white or plain black in colour.
• On days when students have PE lessons, they may come to school wearing their PE kits, and remain in them all day.

• Please check the uniform list for more information.

• As you will be aware children in Year 5 are trialling using iPads as 1:1 devices. We have had a great couple of weeks introducing and immersing the children in how we can use these to enhance our learning. Here you will find a set of slides we went through with the children on how to look after your iPad. We are sharing these with you so you can echo the same message at home. Should you wish to refer to these slides in the future, you will find them here on MSP.

Learning Spotlight

The Alice Smith School Juniors curriculum is undergoing an exciting transformation! 

• We're moving towards a concept-based inquiry approach for Science, History, Geography & DT.
• Students will delve deeper into big ideas and develop transferable skills by asking questions, exploring local contexts, and making connections across different subjects. 
• This innovative approach will empower them to become independent learners and "spark courageous exploration to inspire a better world."

We are beginning a new unit focused on understanding what is essential for survival in different environments. Students will research historical expeditions to learn how explorers used specific materials to endure challenging conditions. This study will require students to explain and justify their choices, promoting critical thinking and practical application of their knowledge. We look forward to the innovative ideas your children will develop during this educational journey!

During Term 1a we will learn about-

Narrative

Playscripts

Creative Arts

Food and Nutrition

Textiles

Shackleton’s Journey

Place Value

Addition and Subtraction and Multiplication and Division

• Properties of Materials

Term 1b

Forces

Mechanisms

Biography

I am Not a Label

Negative Numbers 

Fractions

Parent Resources

Doodle Maths - home learning

Doodle Spelling - home learning 

Times table Rockstars 

Accelerated Reader 

White Rose Maths

Alice Smith Website

Feedback and Suggestions

We encourage parents to share their thoughts and suggestions for the next term, fostering a culture of open communication. Here is the link for parent feedback. 

We welcome communication and look forward to meeting you in person at the Welcome Evening and Settling In Meetings. Our priority is to keep your child safe and happy every day in our school and we are very excited to get to know your special little humans and help them grow on their learning journey.

Contact Information 

Please email your child’s class teacher when needed - 

Harriet Carus 5I

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Josh Smith 5S

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Jack Martin 5M

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Rachael Rushton 5T

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Louise Crews 5H

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Warmest wishes,

The Year 5 Team