Year 5 - Summer 2 - Week 7
Date: 16th Jul 2025 @ 10:36am
As we reach the end of an incredible school year, Year 5 have continued to impress us throughout this final half term with their energy, enthusiasm and achievements. Although this particular half term didn’t pan out quite as expected for a certain teacher with a broken ankle, the children have taken everything in their stride (pun intended). It has been a privilege to have taught the class throughout Year 5 and I’m even more excited to be their Year 6 teacher in September!
A sincere thank you also for the thoughtful messages, cards and generous gifts received by the Year 5 team. Your kindness and support mean so much and, although never expected, are truly appreciated.
I would also like to say a heartfelt thank you for the incredibly thoughtful hamper I received following the ankle break. It was such a kind gesture, and although I haven’t been able to thank you all in person, please know how much it meant to me.
As always, this half term has been packed with unforgettable moments and here are just a few highlights:
- Writing: Inspired by our class text, The Hunter, the children have written brilliant short stories full of atmosphere, vivid characters and gripping plots;
- Reading: Year 5 explored The Hunter by Paul Geraghty - a powerful picture book that sparked thoughtful discussion around conservation, empathy, and change. Year 5 also continued to develop their love of reading, exploring a range of genres, from graphic novels to non-fiction, through Get Epic;
- Maths: The children have been developing their understanding of measure, with a particular focus on converting between different units. From grams to kilograms and millilitres to litres, the children have worked hard to apply their knowledge to real-life contexts;
- Science: Our focus has been on forces, with a particular emphasis on developing our understanding through hands-on investigation. The children took part in an exciting carousel of practical activities, using Newton metres to measure force in newtons and explore how different surfaces, materials and weights affect movement and resistance;
- RE: The children reflected on the themes of faith, courage and trust in God, considering how Daniel stayed true to his beliefs despite facing great challenges. Through discussion and creative activities, we thought about how people today can show similar bravery and integrity when standing up for what they believe is right;
- Collective Worship: We have continued using Picture News as the focus of our Collective Worship sessions. Through these discussions, we have explored both the Christian values and the spiritual connections linked to each topic, encouraging thoughtful reflection and meaningful conversations;
- PE: In sunny conditions, Year 5 brought their best effort and incredible sportsmanship to every Sports Day race and event;
- Music: After weeks of vocal coaching with Stephen Mannings, the children had the incredible opportunity to perform at Liverpool Cathedral for the ‘Big Sing’ concert. Their confidence and passion filled the space - a magical experience;
- Spanish: The children have practised greetings, basic vocabulary and simple sentences to build confidence in speaking and listening;
- Art: The children channelled their creativity into some vibrant, summer-themed artwork. Each piece was proudly displayed in our school hall as part of our Summer Art Gallery, where families were invited to view - and even purchase - their child's work. It was a wonderful celebration of artistic talent and a lovely way to round off the year!
- ‘Go Outside’ Adventure Day: Year 5 embraced the wild during our trip to ‘Go Outside’. From woodland challenges to team-building games, the children showed resilience, collaboration and plenty of muddy smiles.
To support the children's transition into Year 6, please find attached a ‘Successful Start’ PowerPoint which outlines key information for Year 6 in September.
Our virtual classroom can also be found attached below if the children wished to access this over the summer holidays. The virtual classroom includes links to a variety of quality websites, apps and resources to support the children’s learning.
Thank you, Year 5, for a brilliant year. Have an amazing summer holiday with your families and friends and I can’t wait for everything we’ll achieve together next year in Year 6!