Welcome to Merlins Class!

We want to start off by saying a huge WELCOME to Year 5! 

In Merlins this year, the children will begin to prepare for Year 6 as they step into UKS2. As the children enhance their existing skill set, they will also aquire and develop a range of other skills through exciting learning opportunities and independent challenges. Ms Bourke and I are dedicated to creating an exciting and stimulating environment in Year 5 and we are both looking forward to being a part of your child's learning journey.

We cannot wait to see all the amazing progress your children will make this year, and look forward to all the fun, happiness and learning that this year is going to bring! 

Meet the Team

The teacher in Merlins this year is Mrs White. The teaching assistant is Ms Bourke.

Creative Curriculum

Autumn Term

World War II

This term, we will be learning all about World War II. We will learn about major events during this time, what life was like during the war, the impact it had on society, gender roles in the war, propaganda posters, rationing and evacuees.

Important information for parents 

The children will have PE on Tuesdays, and then will also go swimming on Wednesdays in the Autumn Term. The children should come to school already in their PE kits.They will stay in their kit all day on a Tuesday. and must come with their swimming kit underneath their uniform on a Wednesday. Please ensure that hair is tied back and any jewellery is taken out to avoid any accidents. Additionally, children must bring a towel and spare underwear on a Wednesday for after swimming.

PE kits must be a white t-shirt, black shorts/joggers/leggings and trainers/pumps. 

Year 5 Statutory Spellings

Below is a list of spellings children in Year 5 should know how to read and write by the end of the year. Please practice these with your child where possible. They wil be sent out throughout the year as weekly spelling practice and repeated to help with memory retention. 

Useful Websites

BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

Topmarks Maths Games: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?AgeGroup=2

Purple Mash: https://www.purplemash.com/login/

Spelling Shed: https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb/

Times Table Rockstars (TTRS): https://play.ttrockstars.com/ 

Rewards

In Merlins, we have a recognition board with all of the children's names. Each child must work hard to meet our core values and follow our school rules in order to acheive Dojos and other treats thorughout the year. We always give out stickers and Dojos for great work and super behaviour, as well as prizes if the children hit 100 Dojo points by the end of the half term. Children can be selected as our Star of the Week by demonstarting good behaviour, having a great attitude to their learning, being a good classmate to their peers or doing something FANTASTIC! This pupil will recieve a Marvellous Merlin award at the end of the week in celebration assembly. 

Contact / Class Dojo

At Abingdon, we use Class Dojo which is embedded within every year group. We use Class Dojo to engage parents by sharing photos and videos of exciting moments in the classroom and around school. It is also an effective way for parents and teachers to communicate, via the app.

Homework

The expectation is that your child reads for a minimum of 3 times a week at home and logs on to TTRS 3 times a week too - this should be for a minimum of 5-10 minutes per session.