We are the Hopeful Helpers, our class teacher is Miss Elliott and our teaching assistant is Mrs Cartwright.
Miss Elliott
I enjoy teaching because it has been my passion since I was very young. I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, and now, every day, I get to do what I love—helping children grow, learn, and develop confidence in themselves. I love being creative in everything I teach, whether it’s maths, reading, writing, or art. Finding new and exciting ways to engage my students makes every lesson feel meaningful.
I love St Joseph and St Theresa because of the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The children greet me with a smile, try their hardest, and genuinely want to achieve. Their enthusiasm and determination inspire me to give my best every day.
I believe that primary school is the most important stage in a child’s education. These early years lay the foundation for their future, shaping their attitudes toward learning and helping them develop essential skills for life. That’s why I give everything a good go—to ensure that every child gets the best possible start. Teaching isn’t just a job for me; it’s my calling, and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a wonderful school community.
Here are the books I recommend that the children should be reading.
Year 5 recommended reading list.docx
Questions to ask your child when reading
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Accelerated Reader:
We have continued to use the Accelerated Reading scheme in our Year 2 and KS2 classes with much success. This programme has a proven track record of raising the enjoyment of reading as well as attainment levels alongside assessing children’s understanding of the text which they have just read.
To find out more information about the program please go to:
www.renlearn.co.uk
Please can all children with a pen licence make sure that they have two labelled black gel pens in school. Children do not need to bring pencil cases into school.
Information
Meet the teacher information
The PowerPoint and accompanying information from the Meet the Teacher meeting is available on the Year 5 Google Classroom page.
PE Days
Children will have a PE lesson on a Wednesday and Thursday, ed by Mr Taylor and I.
We will also continue with our Music sessions led by our specialist teachers and Spanish lessons led by Mrs O’Hara on a Friday.
You can find the knowledge organisers for our topics under the ‘Curriculum – other’ tab which will provide a little more information on these topics. On Google Classrooms we publish our topic homework which contains a variety of fun activities for the children to choose from to complete at home.
Homework
Please log into your Google Classrooms account to find homework and class updates. Thank you.
Every Monday children are given our new spelling homework activities. These can be handed in the following Monday. Our spellings are assessed through dictation and a test in class. These are printed and added onto Google Classrooms so children can choose whether to complete electronically or on paper.
CLIC/Learn Its are sent out on a Friday. These can be handed in the following Friday
Topic homework will be given out at the beginning of the topic and can be completed over the duration of the topic.
It’s really important to read at home, so please remember to log your reading on the BoomReader (Go Read) App daily. Children should be reading for at least 20 minutes each day with an adult or independently.
CGP maths and SPaG homework will also be set weekly.
SATs Companion and English homework will be set each week – this is not compulsory and children can complete this if and when they are able to.
Please go to your Google Classroom to find your weekly homework.
Websites to help you further:
https://www.purplemash.com/#tab/pm-home (Your child has a log in)
Calming-and-Relaxing-Activities
http://ukhosted110.renlearn.co.uk/1893914/public/rpm/login/Login.aspx?srcID=t ACCELERATED READER
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/
Great for all areas of the curriculum including English, Maths and Science.
A range of English games and activities.
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html
Activities to reinforce and practise a range of spelling rules.
http://www.keystage2literacy.co.uk/spellings-menu.html
A range of activities and games to practise a range of spelling rules and patterns.
http://www.spellzone.com/games/index.cfm?wordlist=2255
RE
Our topics in RE this year will be:
- CREATION: Our first unit is designed to give children some insight into the key beliefs about the creation of human beings and the creation of the world.
- MIRACLES & THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Children will learn learn about some of the miracles of Jesus and the work of the Church to heal and care for the sick in Christ’s name.
- ADVENT: This unit is designed to develop children’s knowledge of the preparing for the coming of Christ.
- CHRISTMAS: In this unit the children will hear about the story of Christmas from St. Matthew’s Gospel. They will explore the difficulties faced by Mary and Joseph and the tensions that arose in King Herod.
- BAPTISM: This unit explores the role of John the Baptist in the Baptism of Jesus and provides an opportunity for an in-depth study of the signs, symbols and prayers associated with the Sacrament of Baptism
- PARABLES & SAYINGS OF JESUS: In this unit children gain a greater knowledge and understanding of the Parables of Jesus. They explore the concept of the Kingdom of God from the teachings of Jesus and ways in which Christians respond to this teaching today through their belonging to the Church.
- LENT: This unit involves the children in thinking about the concept of ‘temptation’ as they study the temptations of Jesus. Children will be given the opportunity to reflect on what nurtures and damages human relationships they will study some important texts from the New Testament about Christian living and will learn about the Sacrament of
Reconciliation as a Sacrament of Healing and God’s forgiveness. - HOLY WEEK: In this unit children will gain a greater knowledge and
understanding of the last week of Jesus’ life and how the Church celebrates this week through liturgy and prayer. - EASTER: In this unit the children learn about the Church’s Celebration of Easter through the Easter Vigil. They will learn about the Church’s belief in eternal life through the Easter Story and the Story of the Ascension of Jesus into heaven.
- PENTECOST: This unit is designed to give children greater insight into
the Church’s belief in the Holy Spirit. It will also explore the Christian belief in the Holy Trinity and prayer and devotion to the Holy Spirit. - THE WORK OF THE APOSTLES: This unit has been designed to help the pupils understand the significant role the Apostles played in proclaiming the Good News. Pupils will reflect on the work of the Apostles as building the foundations of the Church which continues
to proclaim the Good News of Christ today. - MARRIAGE & HOLY ORDERS: This unit is designed to help children understand that Marriage and Holy Orders are important Sacraments of Commitment in the Church. It will also help them appreciate that everybody has some responsibility and part to play in the life of the Church.
English –
In Year 5, English is planned using Pathways to Write. Each half term, there is a new genre, book and style of writing that we will be using. For each piece of writing, the children will be completing their ‘Polished Piece’ as well as some smaller pieces throughout the half term. Non-negotiables are created at the start with the children for things they think they need to include in each piece of writing. Regular reading at home greatly improves children’s writing as it enhances their imaginations and gives them a sense of writing for a reader’s eye.
Year 5 Recommended Reading List
Rocket Reading Challenge Year 5
Parent Guide To English In Year 5
Click for a large, clear image. These are the genres we will be looking at during the first half term linked with the texts.
Maths
These are our learning objectives for the year. Please do not hesitate to come and see me to discuss any of these your child may be struggling with at home.
Big Maths
Please practise as much as you can.
CLIC Challenges
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Learn It Challenges
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SAFE Challenges
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TOPIC:
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Spring One
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Summer One
Summer Two
SCIENCE:
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Summer One
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Music
RHE
In Upper Key Stage 2 we complete the following modules in our RHE lessons:
Module 1: Created and Loved by God
UKS2 Module One: Created and Loved by God explores the individual. Rooted in the teaching that we are made in the image and likeness of God, it helps children to develop an understanding of the importance of valuing themselves as the basis for personal relationships.
Module 2: Created to Love Others
UKS2 Module Two: Created to Love Others explores the individual’s relationship with others. Building on the understanding that we have been created out of love and for love, this module explores how we take this calling into our family, friendships and relationships, and teaches strategies for developing healthy relationships and keeping safe.
Module 3: Created to Live in Community
UKS2 Module Three: Created to Live in Community explores the individual’s relationship with the wider world. Here we explore how human beings are relational by nature and are called to love others in the wider community through service, through dialogue and through working for the Common Good.