1. Mrs Cackett Mrs Watson Miss Neville
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2. Objectives To inform you of the year 5 curriculum.
To inform you of the expectations for children in year five and upper KS2.

3. Routines 8.55am – school begins 3.15pm – school ends
Late procedures – ASC (first 15 minutes £5 – then incremental)
Contact with teachers
Fruit for playtime
Playground rules before/after school
Bikes and scooters must not be ridden on the playground.
The trim-trail is out of bounds
No balls to be brought in to school.

4. Sickness
If your child has a ‘bug’, it is our school policy that they are kept at home for 48 hours after the last episode.
Inform the office if
your child is absent.

5. P.E for 5C – Wednesday and Thursday
Uniform
Full uniform to be worn at all times - this includes their tie which is to be worn every day with a shirt / blouse.
Hair must be tied back
Summer uniform ends at half term.
Earrings should not be worn in school – children can not take part in PE if they wear earrings. 
Full PE kits should be in school Monday to Friday. This includes shorts, t-shirt, jumper, tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
P.E for 5C – Wednesday and Thursday
On Thursdays, the children will be sent home in their PE kits. Please ensure their kit is returned to school for Friday.
Please wash PE kits weekly.
EVERY item should be clearly named.

6. Equipment
Children must have fresh water in their bottles for school every day.
We will provide the children with stationery, but they can bring their own pencil case to school.
Glue sticks are incredibly useful – named.

7. English Daily English lessons in the morning
Weekly spelling tests based on Year 5 and 6 word list and rules.
Handwriting – must be legible, joined and consistent in size.
Accurate punctuation
Presentation – ‘zero tolerance’
Grammar – weekly focus

8. Reading Regular reading in school with high level adult input
Follow up homework each week – a high standard is expected
Questions – answer using the text

9. Maths Daily maths lessons in the morning
Mental maths focus to begin each lesson
Problem solving skills
Reasoning skills
Maths vocabulary – including spelling
Mathletics weekly
Times tables (rockstars)
FAST maths (taken home)

10. FAST MATHS Weekly sessions in school whole class activity
Daily practice at home
‘Top marks maths’ (free)
Folders must be returned every Monday at the latest

11. Curriculum map This is a guideline for the topics covered and may vary
Curriculum map This is a guideline for the topics covered and may vary. French and Music will vary due to national curriculum needs.

12. Trips and visits Chertsey Museum– history focus Sikh temple – RE focus
Summer Term tbc

13. Homework Spelling – weekly Reading – weekly Mathletics tasks
Lesson Monday, Test Friday
Yellow wallet in Fridays please.
Reading – weekly
Mostly Individual deadlines set
Frequent readers in Mon and Wed please.
Mathletics tasks
Set Friday, due Wednesday
FAST maths – check list
Test Tuesday – blue folder in Monday please.
TIMESTABLES ROCKSTARS
Lesson Monday, homework optional (but fun!)_

14. Inclusion Intervention within class
Contact Mrs Jenkins (Inclusion leader)

15. Assessment Series of steps and statements to match year 5 expectations
5b, 5b+, 5w, 5w+, 5s, 5s+
(working towards expectations, working at expectations or working at with greater depth)
Regular assessment – formal and informal in class

16. Classroom Management High expectations Positive learning environment
Dojos
Star of the day / week  
House points
Stickers
Wow wall!

17. Our Aim
For all children to be happy and confident learners who show respect, resilience and positivity in all that they do.
For all children to become more independent learners and to further prepare them for the transition between primary and secondary schools.
If you have any problems throughout the year, please do not hesitate to come and see us.