Hello and welcome back!
I hope you all had a restful and joyful half-term break with your families. As we dive into the second half of the Autumn term, I’m excited to share what’s ahead for Year 5. This half-term is full of exciting learning opportunities, enrichment activities, and plenty of fun!
Curriculum Highlights
This half-term, we’ll be exploring:
- Geography: Brilliant Biomes – Learning about the different Biomes in our world with a particular focus on our own Biome (Temperate Deciduous Forest), The Desert Biome and the Savanna Biome.
- Science: Changes in Materials – Learning about reversible and irreversible changes.
- Class Text: The Nowhere Emporium by Ross Mackenzie followed by Holes by Louis Sachar. Children are welcome to bring their own copy to follow along!
To help keep you informed, I’ve put together this blog with key updates on curriculum coverage, PE days, homework expectations, and ways you can support us in school.
You’ll find our Geography and Science Knowledge Organisers attached below, which outline the key learning for each subject.
🏠 Homework Expectations
Here’s a quick reminder of our weekly homework routines:
- Reading: Please ensure your child reads at least 3 times a week at home. Don’t forget to sign their home-school reading record. Alternatively, your child could come to Reading Lair at 8.30 (they don’t need to be accompanied by an adult in Year 5).
- DoodleMaths & DoodleSpell: Children should aim to stay in the Green Zone by completing around 40 minutes of practice per week. Please focus on the ‘assignments’ as this is what we are working on in class.
- Bronze Reading Challenge: Encourage your child to work towards their Bronze Challenge, found at the back of their reading record.
- Class Blog: Keep an eye on our blog for regular updates and snapshots of our learning journey!
🏊 PE Days
- PE: Every Monday afternoon with Mrs Wales and Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lees. Please ensure kits are clearly labelled and brought in each week.
👋 Can You Help?
We’re looking for adult volunteers to support us with our Library Visit – Monday 10th November from 2pm – 3pm: Join us for a lovely trip to Keyworth Library, where you can share a story with your child and help walk the class back to school.
If you’re able to help with this, please let me know or contact the school office. Your support makes a big difference!
📅 Key Dates
Monday 3rd November- All children back in school after half term.
Tuesday 4th November- Opening Evening for Reception 2026 (6-7pm)
Friday 7th November – Virtual Author Visit
Monday 10th November- Anti- Bullying Week
Monday 10th November – Library Visit 2 -3pm
Tuesday 11th November- Remembrance Day
Friday 14th November- Children in Need
Monday 17th November- INSET DAY- School closed to all children.
Friday 21st November- Year 1 Class Assembly
Friday 5th December- PTA Christmas Fair
Tuesday 9th December- Christmas morning performance
Wednesday 10th December- Christmas afternoon and evening performance
Friday 12th December- Christmas Jumper Day
Wednesday 17th December- Whole school panto visit
Friday 19th December- Break up for holidays
(Please also check the class blog and Dragon’s Roar for updates on upcoming events and important dates.)
If you have any questions, feel free to catch me at the end of the day or pass a message through the office. I’m really looking forward to an amazing half-term with Year 5!
Take care,
Mrs Harris