Year 5

Meet the Team

Welcome to Year 5 at Roby Park Primary School. We are a positive, welcoming and dedicated team who work together to help every child reach their potential and feel proud of the knowledge, skills and achievements they develop throughout the year.

We build strong, trusting relationships with our pupils so that every child feels safe, comfortable and confident in school. Our learning is active and engaging, with regular opportunities for movement, practical experiences and collaboration. We prioritise children’s wellbeing and individuality, recognising and celebrating the unique strengths that each child brings to our class.

Miss Sutton: Class Teacher

Miss Sutton is a calm, approachable and supportive teacher who encourages children to develop confidence, determination and pride in their achievements. She builds positive relationships with every child and takes an interest in their individual talents and interests, both inside and outside school.

Through engaging lessons and wider school experiences, Miss Sutton encourages critical thinking, curiosity and increasing independence. She supports children to recognise their own successes, take responsibility for their learning and approach new challenges with resilience and a positive attitude.

Miss McCormick: Teaching Assistant

Miss McCormick is a nurturing, enthusiastic and dedicated member of the Year 5 team. She works closely with children to ensure that they feel valued, appreciated and supported to reach their full potential.

Her positive and encouraging approach helps children thrive both academically and personally. She celebrates children’s individual strengths and provides the guidance and reassurance they need to develop confidence and independence within and beyond the classroom.

Mr Chapman: One-to-One SEND Support and Thrive Practitioner

Mr Chapman is a warm and patient member of our team who works closely with children across the school. As a Thrive Practitioner, he supports children to recognise, understand and manage their emotions.

He helps children develop strategies for responding positively to challenging situations, strengthening their emotional wellbeing, resilience and readiness to learn.

Miss Gore: One-to-One SEND Support

Miss Gore has worked with our class for several years and has developed strong, positive relationships with the children. She supports pupils with their academic learning, confidence and personal development.

Her caring and encouraging approach helps children overcome challenges, embrace exciting opportunities and feel confident when trying something new.

Miss Kildare: One-to-One SEND Support

Miss Kildare is a practical, adaptable and supportive member of the Year 5 team. She is always ready to listen, provide reassurance and offer guidance when children need it.

Through the positive relationships she has built with our pupils, Miss Kildare helps children feel understood and supported. Her warm, approachable and dedicated manner makes her a valued member of our classroom team.

Our Teaching Approach

In Year 5, we combine high expectations with a calm, nurturing and inclusive approach. We encourage children to challenge themselves, think critically and take increasing responsibility for their learning.

We provide active and engaging lessons that include practical experiences, discussion, investigation, problem-solving and opportunities for movement. Children are encouraged to ask questions, share their ideas, listen respectfully to the views of others and make meaningful connections between different areas of the curriculum.

We recognise that every child is unique and may need different strategies or levels of support to succeed. We adapt our teaching and classroom provision so that all children can participate, experience success and make progress.

We also place great importance on emotional wellbeing. We help children understand their feelings, develop positive coping strategies and build the resilience needed to manage challenges. Above all, we want every child to recognise their strengths, celebrate their progress and believe in their ability to succeed.

What Children Can Look Forward To

Year 5 is an exciting year filled with new learning, increasing responsibility and memorable experiences. Alongside their classroom learning, children will have opportunities to develop important practical skills and apply their knowledge in different contexts.

Children can look forward to taking part in Bikeability, where they will develop their cycling skills and learn how to ride safely and responsibly. They will also participate in swimming lessons with Pools 4 Schools, helping them to build confidence and develop essential water-safety skills.

Our history curriculum is enriched through engaging workshops exploring topics such as the Maya civilisation, the Vikings and the Tudors. These practical experiences help bring the past to life and enable children to deepen their understanding through discussion, investigation and hands-on learning.

Active learning and enrichment are embedded throughout our Year 5 curriculum. Children will have many opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, explore new interests and develop their talents both inside and outside the classroom.

Throughout the year, we encourage children to become increasingly independent, resilient and responsible members of our school community. We support them to embrace new challenges, learn from their experiences and feel proud of everything they achieve.

Our Classroom Environment

In Year 5, we provide a warm, welcoming and inclusive classroom where every child feels safe, respected and valued. We want children to feel confident when contributing to discussions, asking questions, sharing their ideas and seeking support.

Our classroom is organised to promote independence and help children take greater responsibility for their learning. Children are encouraged to select appropriate resources, manage their time, work collaboratively and develop the organisational skills they will need as they progress through school.

We promote kindness, respect and teamwork in everything we do. Children learn to listen to different viewpoints, support one another and celebrate the achievements of their classmates. We ensure that every child knows their voice matters and that they are an important member of our Year 5 community.

We also help children understand that mistakes are a valuable and necessary part of learning. Effort, perseverance, improvement and progress are recognised and celebrated alongside academic achievement.

Most importantly, we want every child to enjoy coming to school, feel proud of their progress and leave the classroom each day ready to embrace their next challenge.

PE

Y5 have PE on Tuesday. Children wear their complimentary Roby Park PE kit to school – white logo tshirt, navy joggers and jacket. In the warmer months, children may want to wear their burgundy shorts.

Reading Books

Children are allocated multiple books weekly on Rising Stars Reading Planet as well as a physical book which is changed weekly, linked to their stage of Reading. Physical books are changed every Tuesday. We expect children to read for 10 minutes every night and then to complete the end of book comprehension quiz online when they come to the end of their book. You can access Reading Planet here.

Home Learning

Children are to read for 10 minutes per night and bring their reading log in everyday, signed by an adult.
Children can complete 20 minutes of times tables and division challenges on Times Table Rockstars.
Children have 10/14 Junior Duke challenges to complete across the academic year. Children have their completed challenges signed off at their half termly Juniior Duke meetings.

Class Curriculum Maps

Click on the links below to find out more about our half termly Topics:

Year 5 Class Curriculum Map

Curriculum Overviews & Progression Maps

Head to our ‘Curriculum‘ page to discover the whole school curriculum overviews and progression in skills across the school.