Year 5 2023 - 2024
Miss Tyrer 5/6LT
Welcome to 5/6LT: another exciting year in Woodlands Primary School!
Hello everyone! I am Miss Tyrer and I am delighted to be entering my 8th year of teaching at Woodlands. I cannot wait to spend another year as part of such an exciting and creative school, and I am thrilled to be continuing my journey at Woodlands as a Year 5/6 teacher and as the phase leader for UKS2.
I love teaching all subjects and seeing children shine across the curriculum. This year, I am excited to be leading English across the whole school! I am incredibly passionate about developing a love of reading and writing in all children, and I love how writing allows us to express our creativity in so many different ways.
When I am not in school, I am often busy renovating my very first home which I bought in July 2021 (and is still very much work in progress!), and trying to stop my pet cat – Hugo – from destroying the place! I also really enjoy going to concerts, and spending time with family and friends.
I believe that in order to succeed it is vital to work as a team and support one another through all of the exciting challenges a new year can bring. I cannot wait to get to know you all better and learn all about your hopes, dreams and aspirations!
Miss Gittins 5MG
Hello! I am Miss Gittins and I have been working at Woodlands Primary School for 6 years now. This year, I have been studying at university to gain a National SENCO award- which I will have achieved by September 2023. I have enjoyed working on my studies and respect how much effort it requires to learn new thing- we are all life long learners!
As a teacher, I am passionate about problem solving and building resilience within ourselves. I am a firm believer in having a growth mindset and not saying, ‘I can’t do it’ but instead saying ‘I can’t do it YET’. I love finding fun ways to find a solution and celebrating achievements within my class.
When I am not in school, I am usually found at the gym, enjoying different fitness classes, running around Chester or enjoying a good book or film. I am also a huge fan of music; I love Elton John, and I even have a cat called Kate Bush (named after a brilliant musician from the 70s).
Mrs Edwards and I have already been planning fantastic and fun-filled learning opportunities for you to enjoy next year. I cannot wait to get started and see what we can all achieve together!
Mrs Edwards 5SE
Allow me to introduce myself! I am Mrs Edwards; I would describe myself as your new Year 5 teacher and a
cheerful and outgoing teacher who believes that life is meant to be enjoyed to the fullest. I have an
unwavering passion for having fun and believe in creating memorable experiences.
When in school, I feel passionate about teaching all subjects however; I adore teaching English and
watching your writing, reading and spellings grow throughout the year. I also love the fun and creativity
when teaching PE lessons and COJO’s.
Beyond the classroom, I am a proud and devoted mother to two wonderful boys. Being a mum is a
significant part of my identity, and I cherish every moment spent nurturing and guiding my children. They
inspire me to be the best version of myself and remind me of the importance of love, patience, and constant
growth.
With my fun-loving nature, passion for English, dedication to my family, and love for exciting family outings, I
bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to our class. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you
and creating a warm and inclusive learning environment where we can all thrive and grow together. Lets
embark on this exciting journey as a class and make unforgettable memories along the way!
Let’s make Year 5 a year to remember!
Welcome to Year 5!
Spring 2
Our history topic this term is...
The Early Islamic Civilization
By the end of this unit, we will know where the Early Islamic Civilization fits on a timeline of previously taught historical topics. We will know facts about the city of Baghdad, including facts about the House of Wisdom and why scholars wished to study there. Additionally, we will know some differences between life in Baghdad and life in Britain ~900 CE, understanding that Islam was in a Golden Age whereas Europe was experiencing the Dark Ages.
In English this term, our focus text is The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde
When the Selfish Giant builds a high wall round his lovely garden to keep the children out, the North Wind blows, the Frost comes and the Snow dances through the trees. The Giant wonders why Spring never comes to his cold, white garden. Then one day the Giant looks out to see a most wonderful sight . . .
Our mastery targets in English this term are:
- *Integrate dialogue to convey character and advance the action
- *Use relative clauses beginning with who, which, where, when, whose, that or an omitted relative pronoun
- *Choose the appropriate register
- *Use commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity in writing
This term, we will be reading, 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' by Oscar Wilde in our whole class reading sessions.
High above the city, on a tall column, stood a statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt.
Mastery Keys
*Draw inferences (inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions) and justify with evidence. *Evaluate authors’ language choice, including figurative language. *Make comparisons within and across texts. |
In Spring 2, Year 5 will be focusing on the topics Fractions (Unit B), Decimals and Percentages and Statistics in maths lessons, following and adapting the White Rose Maths scheme of learning.
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Year 5 will have P.E and COJO's on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Please ensure children have a weather-appropriate kit for these P.E. days, which includes a white top and black/navy joggers/shorts. Both PE sessions may take place outside for this half term, so it may be best for children to wear an outdoor kit for both lessons.