Useful information for Parents and Carers of children in Year 5.
We have two Year 5 classes; 5B and 5J.
Year 5 Staff
5B: Beth Parsons (Class teacher) Izma Inshaff (Support Staff)
5J: Bob Jones (Class Teacher), Lauren Power (Support Staff)
Classroom Location
5B: On the top floor, Middle hall (former chip shop computer room, as you approach from the playground)
5J: On the top floor, Middle hall first classroom through hall door to the to the right of the former Chip-Shop (Computer room).
Parent-Teacher Times
As we are sure you are aware we are unable to meet in person currently so we will be making ourselves available during these times each week for you to contact us:
5B: Mondays 3:45 – 4:15pm
5J: Mondays 3:45 – 4:15pm
Please email the office if you wish to speak to us during these times so that we can schedule you in. If these times are unsuitable for you please email the office and we will arrange an alternative time.
We have two Parents’ Evenings a year, one in Autumn and one in Spring Term. Please read the Weekly Update to find out when these are, and the school will also be in touch so you can book your slots in good time.
Topics
Autumn: Rivers and Anglo-Saxons
Spring: Natural resources and Zulu Kingdom
Summer: Victorians and Transport
Weekly Update
At the end of every week, Yerbury sends a Weekly Update to all parents who have signed up for it (see the bottom of the website to sign up). This includes a lot of information both on a school level and for individual class information. We strongly encourage all parents to sign up to it so you are kept up-to-date
P.E/Dance (Days)
We ask that children come to school each day in clothing and footwear that will allow them to be active as they will be taking part in daily mile sessions as well as P.E. each week.
Our P.E days are as follows:
5B – Monday (P.E.) 5J – Monday (P.E.)
Friday (Dance 5J – 1st half term) Friday (Dance 5B – 2nd half term)
School Visits – Classes usually organise 3 trips a year linked to their topics.
Cardfields
Autumn term, the children have the exciting experience of their first residential school journey to Cardfields!
Please confirm along to the cardfields/parent meeting on Tuesday 22nd September at 8.40am
Class assemblies or Special Event/Day – Each class usually does 3 class or year group events a year which parents are encouraged to attend.
The dates for the class assemblies this term are as follows:
5B – Thursday 12th November – 9.20am
5J – Wednesday 11th November – 9.20am
Water bottles/Lunchboxes
All children must bring in a water bottle, clearly labelled with their name. These will be used by the children throughout the day, so please try and ensure that they are able to open these independently. These will be sent home each afternoon for cleaning and refilling for the following day. Please encourage your child to take responsibility for remembering their water bottle every day.
Those children who are bringing a packed lunch should bring this in a small container, ideally a lunch box, as these will be stored within the classroom. Please also ensure your child is able to open the box and any food packages and containers, particularly flasks, independently. We are a healthy eating school, so lunches should be nutritious and balanced, with no junk food items and no fizzy or sugary drinks. Nuts and foods containing nuts are strictly prohibited.
Homework
Spellings will be handed out on Fridays and should be brought back into school by the following Tuesday
Spelling and Handwriting
You can find a list of spellings and handwriting guidance appropriate to your child’s year-group by clicking Spelling & Handwriting.
Furthermore, children will have spellings regularly set for homework.
Maths and English Curriculum Objectives
Click on THIS LINK to learn more about the Maths and English (Speaking, Reading and Writing) Objectives that are taught from Year 1 to Year 6. Additionally, here is a link to a handy TIMES TABLES GRID and advice.
Maths fluency & recall facts – Year5keyrecallfacts
Year 5 Curriculum Map
To follow
How you can help
If you have any knowledge, skill, or artefacts related to what we are learning in school, then please do get in touch with your child’s teacher. We love having our Parents and Carers come in and help us all to learn!
PPA Cover – All teachers are required by law to have Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time during the week. This is covered by the same person every week to ensure consistency for the children. The PPA cover for 5J will be Ana Diaz-Barroso & 5B will be done by Andrea Littlewood.
Medicine and hygiene (Y5/6)
If your child requires an inhaler, EpiPen, or any other regular medication, please could you ensure the school has two of each medication from day one, as we will require one for the classroom and one for the school medical room.
We realise that in Year 5/6, there may be some children who need to bring sanitary products into school with them. These can be kept in a small bag which can fit in their tray. Please let the teacher know so we can support your child appropriately.
Home Alone
In Y5 and 6, children are allowed to walk home alone at the end of the school day if the parents give permission. To give permission please log into your Arbor account and select from the drop down menu to give parental consent. This only applies at the end of the school day, not during school hours. If a child needs to go home during the school day for whatever reason, an adult needs to be them up.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are not allowed in school, however if parents would like their children to have a mobile phone for after school (e.g. to walk home alone, or go to the park), then the children came drop their mobile phones off in the office at the beginning of the day, and pick them up at home time.