Welcome to Y5 Laurel

#Y5Laurel

Welcome to Year 5 – Autumn.

I know that starting a new school year in a new class can be daunting. Be assured that you are in good hands, and I have many exciting, fun and challenging activities planned to keep you engaged throughout the term.

It has also been lovely to welcome so many familiar faces back into my class. Having taught many of you in Year 1, it is wonderful to see how much you have grown and developed over the years. I am really looking forward to continuing your learning journey together, making new memories and sharing another exciting year of learning.

Thank you to all those children who have introduced their parents and guardians to me. Everyone feels more comfortable when they can put a face to a name. If I haven't had the chance to meet you yet, I am on the playground every evening, so please do come and say hello!

Keep up to date with our class by following us on X @firsprimarysale using #Year5Laurel.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Smith and Mrs Ryan

Weekly Reminders

Wednesday –New home learning will be set to be in for the following Monday. Spelling test completed in class.

Thursday – Children should arrive in school in full P.E. kits. Regular school uniform is not required on this day. 

Friday - Reading logs checked on SeeSaw

Please remember to be dressed in full uniform in September, including black shoes.

We expect children to read at home on a regular basis in year 5 and keep practising the rapid recall of their times tables up to 12x12. For the first half term each week, children will receive a piece of literacy home learning, a piece of maths home learning and  spellings to learn- these are also on Spelling Shed to practice at home. In the second half of the term, children will receive a home learning project to last the full half term as well as weekly spellings.  

If there are changes to the weekly routine or there are any issues that arise, please let us know by contacting school either by phone or email -  office@firs.trafford.sch.uk 

Our Classroom

Curriculum Newsletters

Welcome to our Art gallery:

Our Art Gallery

Art is a lesson which gives us the opportunity to express our creativity. Sometimes our art is linked to a topic or book and sometimes art is linked to festivals and celebrations in the calendar. Our units this year will be closely linked to drawing, printing and sculpting. We focus on the process rather than the outcome; that way all of our work is unique, just like us! We hope you enjoy the images of our work that will be shared on here and our twitter page throughout the year.

Our Reading Area

As a school, we have been pushing a focus on reading for pleasure. It is very important for year 5 children to read regularly and read texts appropriate for them. In class we have our own bookcase and take part in a weekly reading for pleasure session where the children can choose to read in their own way! Children are also encouraged to share books they have been enjoying on our Bookflix Wall.

Our Art Gallery

Important Documents

Methods In Maths

We understand that the mathematical methods taught in school may be different from what adults at home know and use. Use this link to find videos that explain the methods taught in school for each operation.