Year 5
Welcome back to Term 2
This term, Parents Evening will be held on Wednesday 4th November and Wednesday 11th November. We look forward to meeting with you all to discuss your child’s progress. We would also like to invite you to the Year 5 Class Assembly on Thursday 10th December at 9:00am.
Athletes lessons will be on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons this term. Please ensure your child has a PE kit in school. PE kits should include a white t-shirt, black shorts or jogging bottoms and suitable trainers.
Please ensure your child brings a water bottle, reading book and reading record to school every day.
Download: 2026-27 Y5 Meet the Teacher
Home Learning
Reading is the key to unlocking the full curriculum! Please listen to your child read 5x per week and record in their Reading Record.
Time tables can be practiced on TT Rockstars; every child has a login. Spellings will be sent home and shared on our class webpage. Please do encourage your child to practice regularly.
Super Skills
Term 1 – Communication
Term 2 – Resilience
Dates for the Diary
Monday 2nd November- first day of term
Wednesday 4th November- individual photos
Wednesday 4th November and Wednesday
11th November- Parents Evenings
Monday 16th November- Odd Socks Day
W/C Monday 16th November- Anti-bullying week and Bikeability (email with date details to follow)
Friday 20th November- Children in Need
W/C Monday 23rd November- Road Safety week
Tuesday 24th November- Avon Fire and Rescue assembly
Friday 27th November- INSET day
Wednesday 9th December- Christmas Fair
Thursday 10th December- Year 5 Class Assembly
Wednesday 16th December- Christmas Lunch and Christmas jumper day
Friday 18th December- last day of term
Curriculum Letters
Please download and print as required.
Gallery
Term 1 Black History Month
Throughout Black History Month, year 5 have been learning about influential black Bristolians. We have recently learnt about Valda Jackson. Valda is a Bristolian artist who specialises in painting and sculptures. Year 5 have tried to create their own clay models in Valda’s style.
Term 1: Geography
Today, we were fortunate enough to have a very special visitor in class. Jack joined us to talk about Fairtrade produce and the importance of supporting Fairtrade. We discussed the impact that has on the communities.
Term 1: Artists
Today, year 5 have been artists. We had a theme of autumn, getting us ready for harvest next week. We collected leaves and used our observational skills to draw and then paint them using watercolour paints. We were very proud of our artwork!
Term 1: Science
This week, year 5 have been looking and materials that are soluble and insoluble. We made solutions and tested to see if the materials dissolved.
Term 1: Science
This week in Year 5, we have been looking at materials and their properties. We planned and conducted an experiment see which materials would work to keep water warm for the longest. We were pretty surprised by our findings!
Term 1: Year 5 Tag Rugby
Tag Rugby has proved to be a huge hit in year 5. In our first session, we practised our throwing and catching skills and learnt some of the rules. In our second session, the year 5 athletes were playing full tag rugby games!
Term 1: Home Cooking
Some of year 5 have been super busy preparing delicious meals to share with their families at home. They have been shopping, preparing, cooking and eating dishes such as pizzas, dough balls, salads, banana splits and much more!
