Welcome to Year 5

Your Class Teacher this year is Mr. Meatyard.

Year 5 is supported

by

Mrs. Suessner

and

Mrs Hogg.

Welcome back to a 

New Year.

Happy 2025!

This term we will be reading the following texts: 

In Spring 1:

Street Child by

Berlie Doherty

Get ready for a heart-pounding adventure through the gritty streets of Victorian London!

When young Jim is left alone after his mother dies, he faces a harsh reality. He escapes the cruel workhouse and joins the tough world of street children. Can Jim survive the dangers of the city streets, find friendship, and hope for a better future? This gripping story is based on the true experiences of children who inspired the famous philanthropist, Dr. Barnardo.  

and 

In Spring term 2:

Oranges in No Man's Land by Elizabeth Laird

Can you imagine living in a city torn apart by war?

Ten-year-old Ayesha lives in war-torn Beirut. When her grandmother falls ill, Ayesha must make a dangerous journey across a no-man's land filled with danger. Will she be able to find the medicine her grandmother needs, or will she get caught in the crossfire? This heart-pounding adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Reading in Year 5

In Year 5 we inspire reading through our STAR BOOKS reading area.

Here children can access a wide range of books and reading skills. We have a word of the week, V.I.P.E.R.S Questions  (vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieve, and summary) as well as our Star Books loyalty card scheme. 

There are also regular book recommendations to help children find interesting and challenging texts.