Welcome to Year 5!
Meet the team
Miss Stephenson – Class Teacher
Mrs Gray-Smith – Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
We are really excited to welcome you to Year 5! On this page, we will share the wonderful things we have been doing in class, along with photographs of our learning. You can also find our class timetable and curriculum overview to keep up to date with what we are learning.
We look forward to a fantastic year of learning together and hope you enjoy exploring our class page!
Monthly Highlights
Year 5 immersed themselves in the exciting world of rhythm and pulse through a series of engaging activities using bamboo sticks. Working collaboratively, the children created, rehearsed and performed a variety of increasingly complex rhythmic patterns, developing their sense of timing, coordination and musical awareness.
Throughout the lesson, they practised maintaining a steady beat, followed musical cues with growing confidence and experimented with different tempos, sounds and dynamics to enhance their performances. The children listened carefully to one another, demonstrating excellent teamwork and communication as they worked together to create cohesive pieces of music.
Not only did the session help to strengthen key musical skills, but it also encouraged creativity, concentration and self-confidence. It was wonderful to see every child fully engaged, supporting one another and embracing the joy of making music together. The classroom was filled with energy, enthusiasm and some fantastic performances! 🎵🥁🎶
Autumn Term gallery
Curriculum Information
This year, we will explore the Vikings, discover the wonders of space and learn about the achievements of the Golden Age of Islam. We will also investigate how the Industrial Revolution transformed life in Britain and find out what life was like during Victorian times.
Timetable information
Our PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday. Homework is given out on Thursdays, and spellings are given out on Mondays.
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