Year 5 (Key Stage 2) - The Orchards Primary Academy

Welcome to

Year 5

Hello and welcome to Maple- Year 5! We’re thrilled to have your child join our vibrant learning community.

Class Teacher

Miss E Moore

A welcome from the class teacher...

Hello! My name is Miss Moore, and I am a dedicated teacher with a passion for inspiring young learners. Outside the classroom, I love travelling and exploring new places—whether that’s discovering hidden local spots or experiencing different cultures around the world. I am also a proud pet parent to Kaspa, my energetic husky, and to my wonderful cats, who all keep me busy and brighten my days. Whether I’m teaching, walking my pets, or enjoying the outdoors, I am always eager to learn, explore, and share new experiences.

I am so excited to be teaching Year 5 this academic year. There are so many fun and exciting things to look forward to and I cannot wait to share them with you all. Throughout this year, children will be enhancing their writing techniques with a range of inspiring books and children will continue to develop their maths knowledge with more complex mathematical problem solving. Within the wider curriculum, we will be exploring some very exciting topics including, Earth and Space, the Ancient Mayans, the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings and Why Oceans are Important.

Year 5 in action

Black History Month

We learned all about the incredible artist Alma Thomas and used her unique style to inspire our own artwork.

Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings

For our History unit, we explored what life may have been like for the Anglo-Saxons when they first arrived to Britannia. We created our own clay pots, amulets and spun wool!

English

To link with our new test, 'The Island', we explored why someone might want to create a raft and sources appropriate materials to have a go at making our own.

Class Newsletters

Autumn 1 Year 5 Class Newsletter

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Autumn 2 Year 5 Class Newsletter

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Spring 1 Year 5 Class Newsletter

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Spring 2 Year 5 Class Newsletter

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Summer 1 Year 5 Class Newsletter

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Summer 2 Year 5 Class Newsletter

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Important Year 5 Documents

Year 5 Curriculum Overview

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End of year expectations

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Useful websites for Year 5 pupils

Mathletics

All Mathematics homework is assigned through Mathletics each week. Pupils are expected to complete the tasks set to support and consolidate their learning. In addition, Mathletics offers a wide selection of engaging activities and educational games that allow children to earn rewards while further developing their mathematical skills.

Mathletics United Kingdom | Empowering Maths Learning Online

Times Tables Rock Stars

We subscribe to TTRS so your children can have daily access at home and at school to this fantastic times tables resource. There are a wide range of different game types for the children to explore whilst developing their times tables knowledge and fluency. In the background, the site learns the areas your child might be finding more challenging and exposes them to more questions in these tables to help them improve. We would recommend around 5-10 minutes practice per day. If your child has forgotten their login, we can provide a copy.

https://ttrockstars.com/

IXL

IXL has a wide range of resources available by year group and by subject. Covering both maths and English, the subjects are broken down into skills with a selection of questions for the children to try.

https://uk.ixl.com/promo?partner=google&campaign=1187&adGroup=Key+Stage+2&gclid=CPPa8teS_8kCFQbnwgodgOIB6A

BBC Bitesize

BBC Education have produced a whole host of materials for KS2. Follow the KS2 link and then select either Maths or English. Including games and teaching materials, the site is a fantastic resource.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education

Education Quizzes

A site with both Maths and English based quizzes which are marked as you go along. The site also provides some practice papers if you would like your child to complete some more formal practice.

https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/

Top Marks

A huge range of English and maths games covering the whole curriculum

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/

ICTeachers

A site with a range of information and questions – great for revision purposes!

http://www.icteachers.co.uk/children/children_sats.htm

Sheppard Software

A learning website with lots of maths games for all skill levels.

https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

Crickweb

A range of English games and activities.