Willow - Year 5
Welcome to Year 5
Willow is the year 5 class, with 34 pupils.
Teachers: Mrs Parrett (Mon-Weds AM) and Mrs Halford (Weds PM-Fri)
Other staff which support their learning are Mrs Taneja, Mrs Spight and Mrs Moore
Life in Willow Class
Welcome to Willow Class! Our class is a vibrant and welcoming community where students enjoy a positive and enthusiastic approach to learning. We take pride in our hardworking attitudes and support each other to achieve our best. Throughout the year, we explore exciting topics that spark curiosity and inspire creativity, making learning both fun and meaningful. From engaging projects to enjoyable classroom activities, life in Willow Class is full of memorable experiences and opportunities for growth. We love working together and celebrating our successes every day!
Homework
As well as practising reading, spelling and number facts regularly, we are given a menu of activities to choose from each half term. We are expected to complete at least 3 of these activities over the half term and should hand in each one as it is completed. Weekly homework is also given out, to reinforce learning.
Spellings
At the beginning of each half term, we will send home a list (via Class Dojo) showing the spelling patterns that we will teach each week. Alongside each pattern, you will find examples of words that fit that rule. These words are not a list to learn for a test, but examples that we will use in class to teach, practise and apply the spelling pattern in different contexts.
Reading
We are expected to practise our reading everyday by aiming to read at least 10 pages. It helps us if parents talk to us about what we are reading. For fiction texts, we could discuss the genre, plot, characters, endings, language used etc. For non-fiction texts, examples of things we could talk about include the type of text, its purpose, audience and structure.
PE
Our PE days are Monday (outdoor) and Thursday (indoor). Pupils are expected to come in to school dressed in PE kits on these days.
Homework
Please see out Class Dojo page for Homework! 
What will we be learning in Willow Class?
Below is a link to our Topic Map for this half term. It includes some information about what we will be learning about in each subject area.
Autumn 1 Topic Map
Links to help!
Purple Mash and Times Tables Rocks Stars are great places to go to support your child's learning.
Here are a few more, which you might want to try.
English
BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f
Topmarks https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
Maths
BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
White Rose https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths