Welcome to Oak Class.

I am excited to be the class teacher for year 5 and we are very lucky to have Mrs. Warwick and Mrs. Roe supporting us with our learning in the mornings. I am looking forward to us all growing and learning together over the year and will use this page to share our learning and celebrate our successes.

In year 5, we are building on our previous knowledge and extending our skills to prepare us for the journey into upper KS2. We will have high expectations of ourselves and others; following our class rules while embodying the school’s vision of ‘Life in all Its Fullness’ and our values of Love, Respect, Forgiveness and Wisdom, to be positive role models to all and create a nurturing and welcoming learning environment.

Developing a love for reading will be a key focus in Oak Class. I believe that reading for pleasure opens up a world of opportunities and possibilities for young minds, and is beneficial to developing vocabulary both academically and socially. We will have daily opportunities for reading in class, through independent reading, guided reading, comprehension activities and English lessons. Children are encouraged to read daily at home (with an adult where possible) and record this in their Reading Records. These will be checked regularly to help ensure reading proficiency is developed.

Our PE days are Monday (KAS) and Tuesday. Please send children in wearing their PE kit on these days and ensure earrings are removed.

Weekly homework expectations are:

• Spelling practice – Spelling frame (login details and further information will be sent home with children), look/cover/write or any preferred method.
•  IXL – 40 minutes completed weekly. If not achieved this will be made up during lunch. Your children should be familiar with IXL from previous years but updated login details for this will be sent home.
• Reading – At least 10 minutes daily.

Further homework may be given out throughout the year but this will likely be optional to enhance our topic work.

On Fridays, Oak will be taught by Mrs. Dickinson in the morning, covering Maths, English and Computing. In the afternoon, KS2 will be taking part in Enrichment Sessions to offer variety and depth of learning; Oak will be taught Art with Mrs. Freeman, followed by French with Mrs. Gabenyte.

Thank you,

Mrs. Gilbey