Year 5

Year 5

Staff

Mr R Lewis (Teacher)

Mrs L Berrow (Teaching Assistant)

Our Year 5 class is an enthusiastic and growing group of learners who build confidence, develop independence, and take pride in tackling new challenges as they prepare for their final year in primary school.

Key information

Times Start Finish

KS2 9.00am 3.30pm

Days: Tuesday & Wednesday

(Please ensure that your child has a change of T-shirt and shorts & trainers)

Outdoor activities

Year 5 pupils take part in a variety of outdoor activities that challenge and extend their learning, fostering leadership, teamwork, resilience, and the ability to solve problems independently in real-world contexts. Pupils are given the opportunity to take part in residential visits to Llangrannog Urdd & Pendine Outdoor Activity Centres.

Curriculum

Themes

Term 1 Bend and Flow - Rivers

Term 2 Disasters – Titanic

Term 3 Technotastic – Designing the future

Homework

Set: Friday (Darllen Co & My Maths)

Completed by: Thursday

Reading

Pupils are provided with Welsh and English Reading books from the school library as and when needed.

It is the school’s expectation that pupils are supported with their reading at home. Please support your child by reading together for at least 20-30 minutes each day and discussing what they have read.

Homework grid

Here are some activities for you to try at home:

Rivers 🌊	Disasters 🌋	Technology 💻
River Fact File Research a river in Wales or another country. Create a fact file with pictures and 5 interesting facts.	Disaster Poster Create a colourful poster about a natural disaster such as a flood, volcano or earthquake. Include key facts and safety advice.	Tech Then and Now Compare an old piece of technology with a modern one. Draw or label the differences.
River in a Bottle Make a model showing the journey of a river from source to sea using recycled materials.	Weather Watcher Keep a weather diary for one week. Record the weather each day and explain how extreme weather can affect people.	Digital Presentation Create a short PowerPoint, video or poster explaining how technology helps us in everyday life.
River Poetry Write and decorate a poem inspired by rivers. Use descriptive language to bring your river to life.	Emergency Kit Challenge Design an emergency kit for someone facing a flood or storm. Draw and label the items you would include.	Well-Being Challenge 😊 Spend at least 30 minutes away from screens. Go for a walk, read a book, play a board game or spend time outdoors. Write 3 sentences about how it made you feel.
⭐ Bonus Challenge Create a project that links all three themes: rivers, disasters and technology. For example, explain how technology can help predict floods and keep people safe. Success Criteria ✅ Present your work neatly and creatively. ✅ Include facts where appropriate. ✅ Use your own ideas and imagination. ✅ Take pride in your finished work.

Resources links:

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Contact

Tel: 01269 850243

Email: admin@llandybie.ysgolccc.cymru

Ysgol Llandybie

Ysgol Llandybie

Year 5

Ysgol Llandybie

Year 5

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