Welcome to Year 5/ 6

Our class motto is:

“Success is in our hands"

Year 5/6 Team:

• Mrs Warren - Rowan Class teacher
• Mr Hill - Willow Class teacher
• Miss Layzell  -  Pine Class teacher
• Mr Latkowski - Year 6 English and Maths
• Miss Marshall - Teaching Assistant
• Miss Blewitt - 1:1 support
• Miss Barnes - 1:1 support

Please look out for our termly newsletter which will keep you updated and will include all key dates and events.

This term, Year 5/6 have explored the enquiry question, “How can we learn from our mistakes?” by investigating the causes, events, and consequences of World War II. Through activities such as creating timelines, analysing propaganda, and writing letters and speeches, the children have learned about key events and figures during the war. These included, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, the Battle of Britain, and the mistreatment of people throughout the war. They explored important themes such as rationing, evacuation, and the significant roles played by diverse groups, including local figures like Eleanor Wadsworth. By examining multiple perspectives and evaluating historical sources, the children developed their critical thinking skills and reflected on how understanding the mistakes of the past can help build a better future. These engaging activities not only enhanced their historical knowledge but also emphasised the importance of values such as fairness, resilience, and teamwork, which remain relevant today.

Authentic Outcome 

All our Year 5/6 classes used spoken language to explain and showcase their understand from throughout our enquiry. We used some of our examples to create our own Eqnuiry Podcast. In our podcast, you will hear about all our learning from each week of our enquiry. This includes the key knowledge, key vocabulary and the activities the children engaged with.

Year 5/6 homework expectations

Year 5 are required to read to a parent/carer (or sustained silent reading) at least five times a week for a period of 20 – 30 minutes (this time scale includes time to talk about the book). Each reading session is to be recorded in the pupil's organiser by the parent, 10 new spellings are set to learn each week, which are then tested in consecutive weeks. 15 spellings to be tested each week - 5 new spellings, 5 from the previous week and 5 from the week before, one Maths task set weekly that consolidates current classroom learning and one comprehension task set weekly that consolidates current classroom learning.

Year 6 are required to read to a parent/carer (or sustained silent reading) at least five times a week for a period of 20 – 30 minutes (this time scale includes time to talk about the book). Each reading session is to be recorded in the pupil's organiser. Each child has been provided with a Maths, English skills and a Spelling workbook and each week they will be provided with homework pages that match the week’s learning. The homework is in preparation for SATs and provides additional practice.

Homework is set on a Friday for collection on the following Friday. Homework will be shared on class Dojo by 3:30 pm each Friday. All homework will be a consolidation of previous learning and not new learning. 

Class Newsletters

Curriculum Journey for Year 5/6

Autumn 2024

Enquiry Question: How can we learn from our mistakes? 

View our knowledge organiser here

Spring 2025

Enquiry Question: What is our planet trying to tell us?

View our knowledge organiser here