Welcome back to an exciting, new year, in Year Five!

As we start the new school year, we would like to share with you an overview of the learning journey your child will take part in, during the Autumn Term.

We have worked hard to create an exciting and cohesive curriculum that will allow the children to thrive! The majority of our learning will take place around learning themes; some subjects will be taught discreetly where they do not easily link to our overall theme. Our first topic is linked to Space. This will be taught through our English, Destination Reader, Art, and Science units.

Our other subjects include: PSHE (we are all stars and keeping safe); RE (Belonging); Roman Numerals, Place Value, Addition and Subtraction and Multiplication in Maths; and Computing. On a Monday afternoon, PE, music and French will be taught during the pupils PPA sessions. Please see our curriculum overview for more details of the learning that will take place during Autumn Term.

HOME LEARNING: To prepare our year 5’s for year 6 and senior school, there will be an English and Maths task set every week. This will be set every Monday via your class’ Microsoft Teams account. In addition to this, the children will also be set spellings and times tables, which they should practise throughout the week. A creative learning log task will be set each term.  Please ensure that your check these accounts regularly for any updates or messages your teachers may post.

P.E.: We are continuing to invite all Year 5 pupils to wear their PE Kits to school every Monday and Tuesday. For reasons of safety and personal hygiene, it is important that they are appropriately dressed for the P.E. activities. Additional safety precautions during PE: Earrings need to be removed or covered with plasters or tape (to be supplied from home) and long hair needs to be tied back. No watches or rings please. P.E. Kit: Children are encouraged to wear black shorts and or jogging bottoms; their school jumper or their house team hoodie; their house coloured PE t-shirt. Please ensure that your child has appropriate footwear. At this time, all games will be held outdoors, therefore, trainers are essential to ensure your child can take part in all activities safely.

Parents Evening:

In the Autumn term, we look forward to seeing you on parents evening.  This will be an opportunity to discuss this initial ‘settling in’ period with your child’s class teacher, and to discuss progress made during the Autumn Term.  These will take place on: Monday 21^st October 2024 3:30 – 6:00pm and Thursday 24^th October 2023 3:30 – 6:00pm.

Years 5 pupils are permitted MOBILE PHONES in school; however, they must COMPLETE A PERSMISSION SLIP to do so.

We are sure that we will have a happy and successful year; please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have via the office email:   solentjunior@thesolentschools.org

Yours Sincerely,

The Year 5 Teachers,

Mrs Colarusso, Miss Cawthorne, Miss Sweatman and Miss Evans