Welcome to Year 5!
We would like to tell you all about Year 5 and the exciting things we do. We will also be using Parenthub to keep you updated about some of the things we have been doing.
Year 5 - where effort will always bring reward
The Upper Key Stage Two journey begins in Y5 where our school citizens are developed into motivated learners able to take charge of their learning environment.
Throughout the learning, the core subjects of Mathematics, English and ICT link in to all the other areas.
Science, Humanities teach us about our world, while the Artsmark Gold principles underpin the creative subjects of Art, Music and Drama.
New languages, new perspectives and new physical achievements all add to the unique educational experiences in our multi sensory classroom.
We really hope this information will give you a whistle-stop tour of our fantastic work and we look forward to working together for the rest of the year.
Best wishes from all in Y5
Transition Information For Parents / Carers - UKS2 - 2021/2022
Please scroll through the below document to find out more about the upcoming school year.
Homework
Each week, the children will receive their homework on a Friday. This is to be completed and returned to school by the following Friday where it will be marked with the children. Spelling sheets will also be provided on a weekly basis and stuck into the children's homework books.
Homework:
To be completed by Thursday 26/5/2022 (due to the Jubilee party taking place on Friday 27th).
- Mrs Fenney's maths group - see below
- Mrs Keeley's maths group - see below
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Spellings - see below
- Reading / reading records
Please note, some children will received differentiated spelling and homework activities from those attached above. Please email UKS2@woodheysprimaryschool.co.uk if you require a copy that is not listed.
Homework attachments:
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Here are a few suggested learning resources that the children can access at home:
Maths
An online version of the numbers game from Countdown. There is no timer so the children can practise using their number knowledge in a fun way.
A great resource which can help to improve the speed of calculations and knowledge of their times tables.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
This is a great resource for recapping your mathematical knowledge. Our favourite page is the puzzle page.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/index.htm
This website is particularly good for checking mathematical processes as it contains a large number of video explanations and examples.
A fantastic resource for practising techniques used in the SATs arithmetic paper.
We have a new subscription to Times Tables Rock Stars which will help to improve tables skills. We hope you like it as much as we do!
English
A great resource for practising some of the more tricky aspects of UKS2 S.P.A.G.
https://ec1.educationcity.com/
On Education City, children can access a range of activities linked to the English Curriculum.
If you are ever stuck for what to read, or want to get into a new author, then this is a great website which allows you to read extracts from a range of authors.
http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
Topic
Education city is a fantastic resource where the children can access a range of challenges and lessons from the whole breadth of the Curriculum.
https://ec1.educationcity.com/
The BBC Primary website also has a great range of topic material, including video clips and various fun activities.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/levels/zbr9wmn
A List of 100 Recommended Reading Books for Year Five and Six Children
This is a list of suggested Year Five and Six texts. Please note: some of these texts are meant for the more mature reader. We would advise you to read an online synopsis of each book before purchasing or borrowing to ensure that you are happy for your child to child to read it. If your child would like to discuss any of the themes within these books, they are very welcome to speak to a member of the Upper Key Stage Two team.