Information Posts
French Awards
Congratulations to the following children for being awarded French certificates:
Year 5: Emisha
Year 6: David V
KS2: Daniel P
Summer Awards
Congratulations to the following Year 6 children who have received the prestigious Avenue Awards today.
Perseverance Award: Lizzy
Millennium Cup: Darcy
Sports Shield: Harrison D
Music Award: Jonah
Creativity Award: Ava
MERIT WINNERS
Congratulations to the following children who have been awarded Merit today. We are really proud of you all.
Year 5: Wali, Safa, Hayden, Serin,
Year 6: Rio, Henrik, Zachary, Riya, Sai
Explorers: Veer
Trailblazers: Liam
Open Classroom Afternoon
Dear Parents/Carers,
Due to the Met Office Red Warning (extreme heat leading to serious illness, or danger to life) we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Open Classroom Afternoon on Monday (18th July).
This will now be held early in September, so that you can see your children’s new classrooms and meet their teachers.
Thank you for your support and understanding in this matter.
We want to say a huge thank you to the PTA and all the volunteers for the incredible amount of work that went into making the summer fair such a success. Also, a thank you to all our families who came and joined in - raising such an amazing amount of money for the school!
It was wonderful to have all the school community together, enjoying the sunshine and fun!
Class Teacher Awards
This week all of the classes have received a Year group Leader Award!
We were really pleased with all of the children's behaviour on the trip to the Science Museum and were extremely happy to receive both e mails and calls from members of the public who commented on their general behaviour and positive relationships with their teachers.
Also, the sportsmanship that children exemplified on Year Five Sports Day was great to see too!
A huge well done to everyone and what a fabulous end to the year !
Mrs Maddock and the Year Five Team
Welcome video- Mrs Mills

Welcome video- Miss Fernandes

Welcome Video - Miss Kite

Welcome Video - MIss Holloway

Welcome Video - Mrs Bee

Welcome to Year Six Videos - Mr Burke

Heat Warning
Due to the extreme temperatures forecast for the upcoming week (WB Monday 11th July) we would like to remind Parents/Carers that your children should bring the following every day:
- A refillable water bottle
- A sunhat
Children should come to school in light clothing and are permitted to wear their PE kits. If your child’s PE kit is in school, then any sensible light shorts with an Avenue top is also permitted.
We will ensure that classrooms are well ventilated and the children will be reminded to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Physical activities will be limited and the children will stay inside during the hottest parts of the day.
As always, the children’s safety is our priority and we thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Year 5 Learning - Summer 2 Week 6
Maths – Geometry and Shape
Lesson 1: I can find area of composite rectilinear shapes where all dimensions of shapes are given. |
Lesson 2: I can find area of composite rectilinear shapes where some of the dimensions are missing. |
Lesson 3: I can begin to understand of volume by building various shapes made from sugar-cubes or multilink cubes. |
Lesson 4: I can consolidate my understanding of Volume by building Cubes and Cuboids using sugar cubes/multilink cubes layer by layer. |
Lesson 5: I can recognise cubes and cuboids from 2D representations
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Topic – Material Madness
Lesson 1: I can understand the features of a persuasive letter |
Lesson 2: I can plan a persuasive letter about Fairtrade |
Lessons 3 – 5 Two Day French Activities |
Class Teacher Awards
The following children have received awards from their class teachers this week .....
5S - Keya, Megan, whole of 5S
5A - Aidan N, Samuel P
5H - Lara, Swarit
5F - the whole class
5X - Aarit,Avsin, Ananya
5Y - Adhrit
Well done to everyone !
The Year Five Team
Mini Marsden March for KS1 - 5th July 2022
Year 1 and 2 are completing a Mini Marsden March on 5th July to raise money for the Royal Marsden Hospital. There will buckets for any donations on the gates each morning for the rest of this week.
Thank you in advance for any donations you make.
Class Teacher Awards
The following children have received Class Teacher Awards this week .
5H - Harry, Judy
5A- Aadhya, Poppy
5F - Zakariya, Ridhima
5Y- Adhrit, Candy, Darrel
5S - William, Yamma
5X - Eva, Florence
Well done to everyone !
Language of the Month - July - Greek
Summer Fair
A huge thank you to the PTA and all of the volunteers who put in an incredible amount of work into making the Summer Fair and the ASD Base Summer Fair such a success. Well done to all of the year group dancers who bravely took to the stage and thank you to all of the staff who helped to choreograph these.
It was really wonderful to have all of the school community together; enjoying the sunshine and fun!
Fiver Challenge
You are invited to the Year 6 Fiver Challenge. The children have worked tirelessly over the last three weeks planning and launching their business and they would like you to come and purchase their products. Items include: popcorn, brownies, cupcakes, bracelets and more. It is on:
- Wednesday 29th June 2022
- The Field
- 3:15-3:45pm
Class Teacher Awards - Summer Two Week 3
The following children have received awards this week....
5F - Samairah, Millie, Aidan
5A - Wali, Auzgul
5X - Nathan, Dawid, Nathan
5H - Pennie, Ethan
5S- Maya, Aya
Well done to everyone!
The Year Five Team
Year Five learning - Summer Two Week 4
Change to Swimming - 5F and 5H only Important
As some classes are on the Science Museum trip next week , there has been a change to when two classes swim. 5F will now swim on Monday 27th June and 5H will swim on Thursday 30th June. Swimming times will go back to normal the week after.
Many thanks for your continuing support,
The Year Five Team
Summer Fair Dance Times
The children are all very excited about sharing the dance that they have learned for the Summer Fair.
Year Five children will need to meet the teachers in the hall at 13.40 , then will be performing on the field at 2.00pm.
Fingers crossed for good weather !
Kind Regards,
The Year Five Team
Year Five Learning - Summer Two Week 3
Fiver Challenge
You are invited to the Year 6 Fiver Challenge. The children have worked tirelessly over the last three weeks planning and launching their business and they would like you to come and purchase their products. Items include: popcorn, brownies, cupcakes, bracelets and more. It is on:
- Wednesday 22nd and 29th June 2022
- The Field
- 3:15-3:45pm
Year Five Class Teacher Awards - Summer Two Week 2
The following children received awards this week.....
5F - Anuskka, Leo, Sofia K
5X - Zach, Alana
5A - Victor, Vihaan
5S - Abdullah,Hitarth
5H - Annabelle,Inesh
Well done to everyone!
Sun Safety
Now that the warmer weather is here, we need to think about sun safety.
Please provide your child with a named sun hat and ensure that they have a named plastic water bottle (with sports cap opening).
If your child requires sun cream, please ensure they apply it before school. If you wish them to reapply sun cream before breaktimes, lunchtimes or outdoor PE, please provide them with a named bottle. Staff are not allowed to apply sun cream to children, so please ensure that your child can apply it themselves.
June - Language of the Month - Lithuanian
Swimming w.b 20th June
Dear parents/carers,
On the W/C 20th June, we will be taking part in drowning prevention week. Swimming lessons on this week will cover water safety and drowning prevention. We therefore ask that children bring pyjamas or light loose fitting clothing in addition to their swimming costume, so that they can practice these vital skills which could one day save their life.
Kind regards,
Mr Baldock
Mitchell Baldock
P.E. Coordinator
Welcome Letter Summer Two
Important - New Swimming Times - Summer Two
Swimming days have altered slightly for the last half term. Please see the information below to check when your child will be swimming.
Monday - 5H
Tuesday - 5X
Wednesday - 5A and 5Y
Thursday - 5F
Friday - 5S
The Year Five Team
Year Five Learning - Summer Two Week 1
Jubilee Celebrations
What a wonderful day we had! Everyone came dressed in their red, white and blue and enjoyed a morning of activities and crafts. The whole school then watched the younger children parade around the field, waving their flags, and then we had a picnic lunch.
We also had a very important visitor…
More photos will be put on the website soon.
Class Teacher Awards
We have had a fabulous last week of term with all of the children thoroughly enjoying our Platinum Jubilee activities.
The following children have received awards this week.......
5X- James, Riley
5F - Seth
5A - Genesis, Keshika
5S - Prisha, Ohenenana
5Y - Harshika
5H - Ishaan, Lucy
Well done to everyone!
We hope you all have a wonderful half term holiday and look forward to seeing you back in school soon.
Class Teacher Awards - Summer One Week 5
The children have had another fabulous week and which has included some fantastic RSE lessons. We were really impressed with the way in which the children approached the lessons and the questions they asked. A huge well done to everyone.
The following children have received Class Teacher Awards...
5S- Imani, Willow
5F- Mitchell, Aiden
5H- James, Willis
5A - Laicey, Zaffi
5Y- Shravya, Avyakth
5X - Jeevan, Julia
Well done to all.
Maths and Circle of Life - Summer One Week 6
Letters to Her Majesty The Queen
The children have written to the Queen, informing her of our Jubilee celebrations on Thursday 26th May. They have told her about some of the activities we will be doing, and also invited her to join us (should she happen to be free that day).
They will be posted at the end of the day…
Class Teacher Awards - Summer One Week 4
We have had a wonderful week of learning and have thoroughly enjoyed being outside in the sunshine with our friends!
The following children received awards this week....
5Y - Shravya
5H - David
5F - Ethan, Sam
5A - Lilly, Omar
5S - Evie, Keya
5X - Rachel, Coco, Farhan, Saathana
Well done to everyone!
Learning - Summer One Week 5
Walking to School Week
We are celebrating Walk to School Week from the 16th-20th May! Walk to School Week is run by the charity Living Streets and is a yearly event held in May to raise awareness of walking and other active ways to travel. This is not only a great way to get in some extra physical activity a day, but to support the environment by reducing the number of cars on the road. If you walk to school during the week, you will be able to receive a Walk to School badge when you arrive at school. Happy walking 🙂
Maths and Circle of Life Learning - Summer One Week 4
Class Teacher Awards
We have had another fantastic week where children have all worked hard to improve and learn about new and exciting topics.
The following children have received awards......
5F - Rohab
5S - David, Liana
5A - Rory, Jeremy
5H - Isabella, Freddie
5Y - Amos
5X - Kaloyan, Aeshan, Sumedha
Well done to everyone!
Summer 1 - Welcome Letter
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
On Thursday 26th May the whole school will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As part of the celebrations, all of the children are invited to come to school in mufti clothing that is red, white and blue. Please ensure that their shoes and clothing are suitable for a day in school.
We look forward to celebrating this historic event with the children.
Circle of Life - Summer One Week 3
Maths Learning - Summer One Week 3
Class Teacher Awards Summer One Week 2
5S- Saiyuj, Olivia, Ailin
5A - Carys ,Jeremy
5X - Abrar, Adam, Kairo, Alana
5F - Ethan B, Amayah, Evie
5Y - Amit T
5H - Bobbie, Tulse
Year Group Leader Award
5X - Ananya
Well done to everyone !
Language of the Month
Year Five French - Summer One
This half term in French, children will cover a topic related to family. They will revise names of family members and they will extend their learning with adjectives related to character and physical appearance in order to describe their family members.
Learning Summer One Week 2
We are delighted to announce that Avenue has been chosen to be an Advocate School for Picture News. We use Picture News in class to learn about British Values and how the children can link these values to current events from around the world.
Open Classroom Afternoon
On Monday 18th July, 3.30-4.30pm, there will be an 'Open Classroom Afternoon' for all parents and children. This will be an opportunity to visit both your child/ren's current classroom and new their classroom for September 2022.
Swimming for the Summer Term
Swimming will recommence on Monday 25th April.
Timetables of when each class will be swimming will be shared with
you next week.
Please ensure that all swimming kits are named.
Merit Awards Spring Term
We are now at the end of the Spring Term - time does seem to have literally flown by! It is at this time of year when we give out Merit Awards. Whilst we all agree there are numerous children throughout Year Five that could be nominated for the award, we can only choose one each.
The following children received awards......
5Y - Matthew
5F Natasha
5S - Alex
5A - Poppy
5H - Georgia
5X- Florence
Well done to everyone and also to the year group as a whole. We have had a fantastic term of learning and all of your teachers are incredibly proud of you!
Have a lovely Easter holiday!
The Year Five Team
Circle of Life - Summer One Week One
Maths Learning Summer One Week One
Fun Free Activities In London
As the Easter Holidays are nearly upon us and keeping children busy can prove to be quite expensive, above is a list of activities that can be enjoyed for free. They are all based in and around London. I hope you find it useful.
Mrs Maddock
PTA Egg Decorating Competition
The PTA are organising an exciting egg decorating competition for all year groups. Please read the flyer for more information. We look forward to seeing some fabulous designs.
Tudors and Us -Spring Two Week 6
Maths Learning Spring Two Week 6
Class Teacher Awards
Today, we were very lucky and had the opportunity to hold our Class Teacher Awards Assembly outside! The children behaved exceptionally well and enjoyed celebrating each others successes.
The following children received awards this week ....
Class Teacher Awards
5S- Brandon, Liana
5A - Wali, Beryl
5F - Ethan B, Emisha
5Y - Wania, Rutvi
5H - Krish, Freddie
5X - Adriana, Sama
Year Group Leader Award
5Y - whole class
Well done to everyone !
Mrs Maddock
Thank you
The school raised an amazing £882.86 for Comic Relief last week! Thank you all so much for your contributions.
DT Project - Tudor Houses
To finish our current topic, Year Five will be designing and making Tudor homes - an activity they are all very much looking forward to. With this in mind, please could your child bring a cereal box/small shoe box( or something similar) in to school for the week beginning Monday 28th March.
Thank you for your continuing support,
Mrs Maddock
Year Group Leader
Tudors and Us - Spring Two Week Five
Maths Learning - Spring Two Week Five
Awards - Spring Two - Week Four
Well done to everyone for another fabulous week in Year Five.
The following children have received awards .....
Class Teacher Awards
5F - Marco, Sophia C
5A - Bode, Samuel, Kashika
5H - Willis, James
5S - Theresa,Dion
5Y - Charissa, Aston
5X - Avsin, Riley
Year Group Leader Award
Ameila - 5F
Well done to all.
World Poetry Day 2022
This year, as part of World Poetry Day, all children will have the exciting opportunity of entering a Trust -wide poetry competition. Please read the letter below for more information.
Year Five Local History Visit to Cheam
There was a heightened level of excitement in Year Five this week as all the children were looking forward to the local history trip to Cheam. From Monday, all of teachers were checking the weather on a daily basis in the hope that there would be no sign of rain. We were very lucky indeed as the only rain occurred just as the last classes returned to school on Friday!
All of the children had a fabulous time learning new and interesting facts about Cheam, with many of them planning to take their families on the trip too! Highlights included the link between Nonsuch Palace and the Red Lion Inn, Cheam School ( attended by the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Philip) and the historical graffiti wall close to St Dunstan's Church.
All of the children showed exemplary behaviour with comments being made by numerous members of the public as to how well behaved they were and how wonderful it was to see children enjoying learning.
Well done to everyone !
The Year Five Team
Tudors and Us - Spring Two Week 4
Lesson 1 L.O. I can gather evidence/information about Henry VIII |
Lesson 2 LO: I can analyse the features of a biography |
Lesson 3 LO: I can plan a biography |
Lesson 4 LO: I can write a biography |
Lesson 5 LO: I can edit a biography |
Maths Learning - Spring Two Week 4
Lesson 1 Assessment – Decimals and Percentages |
Lesson 2 L.O. I can measure and convert between mm, cm and m.
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Lesson 3 L.O. I can convert m to km and vice versa.
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Lesson 4 L.O. I can solve problems based on all of the above (1 to 2 step) (comparison language short/est, taller/est, further/est, nearer/est etc).
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Lesson 5 L.O. I can solve problems based on all of the above (multi-step) (convert to compare)
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Class Teacher Awards Spring 2 Week 3
The children have all had another fabulous week and really enjoyed their local trip to Cheam.
The following children have received Class Teacher Awards.....
5S - Thuvaraka, Rayhan
5H - Charlie, Ishaan
5F - Seth, Amelia, Andrius
5A - Rashith, Frankie
5Y - Harshika, Ahmet O
5X - Natalya, Eva ( certificates to be given this next week )
Well done to everyone.
Space Shows
I'm sure you will be pleased to hear that 5X, 5F, 5H and 5S's Space Shows will be uploaded to MS Teams by Thursday. 5A's performance has had a few technical issues etc and so will re-recorded and uploaded very soon.
We hope you enjoy watching them !
Mrs Maddock
Year Group Leader
Open Afternoon
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please see the dates for 'Open Afternoons', these are to give you the opportunity to look at your child's classroom, see their work and chat with the teacher.
Monday 25th April: Reception (3.30-4.30pm)
Tuesday 26th April: Years 5 and 6 (3.30-4.30pm) & Nursery (AM Nursery 8:15-8:45am) & (PM Nursery 3:15-3:45pm)
Wednesday 27th April: Years 3 and 4 (3.30-4.30pm)
Thursday 28th April: Years 1 and 2 (3.30 - 4.40pm)
For Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and 2 please enter and exit via Dorset Road and for Year 3-6 please enter and exit via Avenue Road.
We look forward to seeing many of you and are excited to welcome you back into school.
Dear Parents/Carers,
Friday 18th March is Comic Relief Day and the children can come to school in mufti on that day for a donation of £1 which will be sent to comic relief. Please ensure that children are wearing clothes and shoes that are practical for a day in school and do not wear jewellery (other that small plain stud earrings and a watch as usual).
We look forward to raising lots of money for this worthy cause and thank you for your support.
Tudors and Us - Spring Two Week 3
Maths Learning - Spring Two Week 3
Awards - Spring Two - Week 2
Well done to everyone again this week. We have had a interesting time creating our own versions of The Tempest by William Shakespeare with the children working hard to produce some excellent pieces of writing.
Awards have been given to the following children ...
Class Teacher Awards
5S - Lexie,Aleezay
5A - Adya,Aadhya,Montel
5F - Zachary,Harry
5H - Pennie, Akaansha
5X- Eva,James
5Y - Samuel, Hayden
Year Group Leader Awards
Coco -5X
Victor - 5A
Congratulations to everyone.
Language of the Month March - German
Welcome Letter - Spring Two
Tudors and Us - Spring Two Week 2
Maths Learning - Spring 2 Week 2
Awards - Spring Two Week One
The children have had a fabulous first week of term and have enjoyed starting their topic on the tudors.
The following children have received awards this week .
5H - Kaan ,Emilijus
5S - William, Safa
5X - Zach, Amir
5F - Natasha, Mitchell
5Y - Issy, Angelina
5A - Auzgul, Ava
Year Group Leader Award - Beni ( 5F)
Phase Leader Award - Aaryn ( 5A)
Well done to everyone concerned.
Dorset Road Gate
Please remember that in the morning, the Dorset Road gate closes for children at 8.30 but closes for adults at 8.25. This is to ensure that all adults are off site, and the gates can be safely locked at 8.30. There are members of staff on duty to ensure that the children get to class.
Thank you for your understanding.
French Lessons - Spring Two
This half – term in French, children will learn about food. They will revise names of fruits, vegetables and snacks. They will give sentences to say what they are having for breakfast as well as state their likes and dislikes on food items.
Spring Two - Home Learning Activities
Spring Two - Home learning - Maths Activities
Class Teacher Awards
This week , again, teachers have all felt that it would be too difficult to single out specific children for awards, as everyone has worked incredibly hard whilst studying at home. With this in mind, Class Teacher Awards have been given to the whole class!
Phase Leader Awards
Phase Leader Awards have been awarded by Miss Guy to ..
5H - Bobbie, Annabel
5F - Natasha
A huge well done to everyone!
Have a lovely half term,
The Year Five Team
Spring Two - Maths Learning Journey - Week 1
L.O. I can round decimals with 1 and 2decimal places to the nearest whole number.
L.O. I can multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 10 and understand the effect it has on the place value of the number.
L.O. I can multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 100 and understand the effect it has on the place value of the number.
L.O. I can multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 1000 and understand the effect it has on the place value of the number.
L.O. I can multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100 and 1000 and understand the effect it has on the place value of the number.
Spring Two - The Tudors and Us - Week 1
LO: I can ask questions about the Tudors and our local area | Geography and History
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LO: I can prepare and cook Tudor knots (bread) | D.T and History
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LO: I can recognise different types of map and when they might be used | Geography
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LO: I can read 4 and 6 figure grid references | Geography |
LO: I can understand the significance of William Shakespeare in British History | History and English |
World Book Day 2022 - Thursday 3rd March
This year, World Book Day will be held on Thursday 3rd March 2022. To celebrate this, we are inviting the children to come into school wearing pyjamas for our ‘bedtime stories’ theme. Please ensure that pyjamas are appropriate for school. We will be completing engaging activities throughout the day and encouraging the children to bring in their favourite book. Children will also receive a World Book Day token that can be used for a free £1 book from participating supermarkets and booksellers. We look forward to celebrating this day as a school!
Mental Health Day
The whole school celebrated Mental Health Day today…and it was so much fun!
The children wore accessories to express their individuality and they looked amazing. They did activities in class looking at how we can use our support network to help us emotionally and how we all change as we grow both physically and emotionally. At points throughout the day “Reach for the Stars” was played over the tannoy system to remind us all to reach for the stars to achieve our goals.
Spring Two Learning Journey - "The Tudors and Us"
Mental Health Day Thursday 10th February
Dear Parents/Carers,
A reminder that this week is Childrens' Mental Health Week, and we will be celebrating it as a school this Thursday (Thursday 10th February.) The children will be doing various activities throughout the day, and they are invited to wear an accessory to express their personality. Ideas include: a hat, a hair accessory, a scarf, or socks.
International Mother Language Day - Spring Two Week 1
Dear Parents/Carers,
As part of our cultural learning, on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 we will celebrate International Mother Language Day. This is a day celebrated every year by UNESCO.
To celebrate the diverse cultures of children at our school, during the day they will complete activities related to the different languages spoken by the Avenue school community. They will research “endangered” languages, participate in a language quiz and try out different tongue twisters. They can also bring a traditional object related to their country of origin to show their class.
If your child would like to, they can come dressed in the colours of their home country’s flag, their national dress or a national sports kit of their home country.
We are all looking forward to celebrating the variety of languages and cultures in our school community.
The Year Five Team
Lost In Space Learning Journey - Spring One - Week 6
LO: I can analyse art work and experiment with techniques. | Art |
LO: I can create a piece of art work using the style of Peter Thorpe. | Art |
LO: I can identify features of a rocket. | DT |
LO: I can design a rocket. | DT |
LO: I can build a rocket. | DT |
LO: I can evaluate my rocket. | DT |
LO: I can review my learning. | Science |
Maths Learning Journey - Spring One Week 6
L.O. I can understand thousands by making links to tenths and hundredths.
L.O. I can read and write decimal numbers as fractions and vice versa and describe these using accurate vocabulary.
L.O. I can compare two decimals numbers up to three decimal places by identifying where these go on a number line.
L.O. I can compare and order three or more decimals numbers up to three decimal places by identifying where these go on a number line.
L.O. I can round decimals with 1decimal place.
Class Teacher Awards
Normally, we would give individual children Class Teacher Awards, however this week, I 'm sure you will all agree that the whole year group deserve the award. The manner in which the children dealt with the unexpected change is what can only be described as exceptional. We are incredibly proud of them. A huge thank you from all of us.
The Year Five Team
Accessing MS Teams Guide
Dear Parents,
Below is a MS Teams User Guide created by Mr Burke. Some of the features described may not be needed by your child over the next few days, however it does give a good overall view as to how it is used. We hope it helps.
Many thanks,
The Year Five Team
Language of the Month
Rocket Building
During the last week of the half term, as the culmination to our activities, the children will be making model rockets in Design Technology.
Please could your child bring in any spare cereal boxes (or similar boxes that are made of thin card), general spare card, plus anything else they wish to use when building their model. We do have some resources at school, but any additional materials you have would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
The Year Five Team
Lost In Space Spring 1 Week 5
I can read and perform a range of poetry
I can identify the features of poems
I can use similies and metaphors
I can plan a poem
I can write a poem
I can edit a poem
I can perform my own poetry
Maths Learning Journey Spring 1 Week 5
I can convert improper fractions to mixed number fractions and visa versa.
I can multiple unit fractions by whole numbers
I can multiple non unit fractions by whole numbers
I can multiply mixed number fractions by whole numbers
I can understand tenths as fractions and decimals
Class Teacher Awards
We've had another wonderful week in Year 5 learning about space.
The following children have received awards....
Class Teacher Awards
5Y - Avyakth, Mishal
5X - Dawid, Malaika, Alana
5H - Karina, Kaan
5A - Indie, Beryl
5F - Ethan B, Evie, Beni
5S - Masa, Imani
Year Group Leader Awards
Will - 5Y
Rachel - 5X
Georgia - 5H
A huge well done to everyone !
Mrs Maddock
"Lost In Space" Show Information
This weekend, your child will have brought home a small slip of paper with the lines that they will be performing in their class show, "Lost In Space". If possible, please spend some time with them learning the lines in readiness for when we practise the show over the next two weeks.
On Monday 24th January, your child will bring home a note explaining the role that they have within the show and what they will need to wear. Outfits they will be wearing need to be brought to school by Friday 4th February in a named bag. If you wish to send it in earlier then we are happy for you to do so.
Teachers will be filming the show on either Monday 7thFeb/Tuesday 8th Feb and then sharing with parents on Friday 11th February via Teams.
The children are really excited about the show and are very much looking forward to sharing it with you.
Mrs Maddock
Year Five Leader
Year Five " Lost In Space" Learning - Week 4
Week 4 |
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LO: I can use evidence to infer what life might be like in space. | English/science
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LO: I can identify the features of a letter. | English |
LO: I can collect appropriate language and plan a letter. | English/science |
LO: I can write a letter. | English/science |
LO: I can edit and improve a letter. | English |
Year Five Maths Learning - Week 4
Year Five Maths Test - Arithmetic
Year Five Maths Test - Reasoning Paper One
Year Five Maths Test - Reasoning Paper Two
These papers will be completed from Tuesday onwards.
Class |Teacher Awards
Well done to everyone in Year 5 this week ! We have had a fabulous time completing science experiments whilst also starting to practise our Year Group Show.
This week, Class Teacher Awards have been given to the following children ......
5A - Aaryn, Sellasie
5F- Ridhima, Fiona, Amelia, Siri
5S-Divyana,Aya
5X- Kairo,Eli
5H - Bobbie, Freddie
5Y - Nivedana,Arya
Phase Leader Award
5X - Dawid
Well done to everyone.
Mrs Maddock
Platinum Award for Safeguarding
We are very pleased to announce that Avenue Primary Academy was awarded the Anchored Schools Platinum Award for Safeguarding in November 2021, following an enhanced safeguarding review. Reviewers confirmed that Avenue is 100% compliant and effective with regard to safeguarding and we are very proud that feedback recognised staff commitment to pupils’ safety, protection and well-being.
School Fund
If you have not yet done so, please do make a contribution to school fund.
This is a one-off payment of £25 or if you are unable to afford this, a smaller contribution.
If every parent contributes something, it will make such a difference to what we can offer!
Please login to your Parent Portal, sign your child up to the Voluntary contribution TRIP and make your contribution payment on Arbor.
Thank you for your continued support.
Science Activity Resources
Next week, we will be completing a science activity that requires the use of plastic bags. If you have any spare ones available, please could you send them into school with your child next week. Thank you !
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Maddock
Lost In Space Learning Spring One - Week 3
Maths learning - Spring One Week 3
Class Teacher Awards
We have had another wonderful week in Year Five.
The following children haver received awards this week. Well done to everyone.
Class Teacher Awards
5A- Adya,George
5Y- Azra T, Lewis T
5X- Aarit, Farhan
5S - Megan, Alex
5H - Anesh, Izzy
5F - Rohab, Sajina
Year Group Leader Awards
5A - Frankie
5H - Selestia
Dear Parents/Carers,
Childrens' Mental Health Week is 7th - 13th February, and we will be celebrating it as a school on Thursday 10th February. The children will be doing various activities throughout the day, and they are invited to wear an accessory to express their personality. Ideas include: a hat, a hair accessory, a scarf, or socks. Please add the date to your diary, there will be reminders nearer the time on the website.
French Home Learning - Year Five
Year 5: This half – term in French, children will learn about animals and adjectives to describe them. They will also learn the names of habitats different animals live in and they will state their likes and dislikes on animals.
Lost In Space Learning Journey - Spring One Week Two
Spring One - Week Two - Maths learning Journey
Class Teacher Awards Spring One Week One
What an amazing start to the Spring Term. The children have returned to school eager to become involved in their new topic "Lost in Space" and with a renewed energy! We have all been impressed by the enthusiasm,focus and excellent team work that they have shown over the week. Long may it continue!
A special well done to the children below who have achieved class teacher awards.
5X- Kairo, Riley
5Y- Adhrit, Shravya
5A - Lilly, Amelia
5H - Isabella C , Willis
5F - Whole class
5S - Maya, Ohenenana
Dear Parents,
Our Language of the Month for January is Tamil.
Below are some links and ideas that you could use to help your children learn some new vocabulary and a few facts about the countries where Tamil is spoken!
www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/asia-facts.html
Numbers, letters and animals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIIj3ERRvvI
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAgXnQQQZEk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvCxssump0o
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPtcMA-Zcnc
Common phrases
- Good morning – Kaalai Vanakkam
- Good evening! – Maalai Vanakkam
- I am fine – Nalam!
- Thank you – Nandri
- Hey friend! – Alo Nanbaa!
Culture and Language
What information and facts can you find out about the countries (India and Sri Lanka) where Tamil is spoken?
Can you make write numbers in Tamil?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YupMSQSuYqk
I hope you all enjoy the activity suggestions! Mrs Dray😊
Year Five Learning Spring One Week One.
Merit Awards- December 2021
5A- Laicey
5X- Farhan
5F- Leo
5S - Ohenenana
5H- Lois
5Y - Candy
Well done to everyone who received an award this term.
A huge thank you to all of the children who have showered us with pictures, kind words, thoughtful actions and gifts this week. You truly are a wonderful group of children and we all look forward to working with you each and every day.
Have a fabulous holiday and a well-earned break !
The Year Five Team
Well-Being Newsletter for Parents/Carers
Christmas at Avenue
Last day of term tomorrow!
Today the children have started their festive activities and have had a wonderful day.
This has included many different arts and crafts activities which have been funded by our fabulous PTA . On Friday , the children will be watching a film and will be provided with popcorn and corn snacks. Please do not provide your child with any additional snacks, other than the recommended piece of fruit for playtime. Thank you!
On Friday 17th December, it is a Winter Wonderland themed mufti day. This means your child can come in dressed in their own clothes and does not need to wear their uniform.
We hope you all have a fabulous holiday and a well - earned rest.
Thank you for your continued support,
The Year Five Team
In Need of Newspaper!
On the first day back after the Christmas holidays, we will be doing a Health and Wellbeing activity that will require newspaper. If you have a spare newspaper that could be sent into school to your child's class teacher, that would be fantastic! Thank you !
Mrs Maddock
Autumn 2 Week 7 Learning Objectives
Class Teacher Awards
5S - Hitarth,Imani
5H - Karina, David
5X- Rachel,Aeshan,Evangeline
5Y- Ahmet T
5A - The whole class!
5F- Samairah,Maidah,Mitchell,Amayah,
Year group Leader Award
Nathan -5X
A huge well done to everyone !
Thank you from The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
We are delighted to say that the school raised £401.84 selling poppies on the gate this year.
End of term information
15th December - Christmas lunch
17th December - Winter Wonderland Mufti Day - bring in a £1
The PTA have organised a 'Winter Wonderland' themed mufti day. Children can wear their own clothes for £1. Look out for further information from the PTA with ideas about what accessories children could wear!
We would like to say a big thank you to the PTA who have kindly donated money to each year group to pay for Christmas crafts. The teachers will be preparing activities, using this money, for the children to participate in during the last week of term.
Autumn 2 Week 6 Learning Journey - w.b 29th November 2021
Class Teacher Awards - w.b 29th November 2021
Well done to all of the following children who have received Class Teacher awards this week.
5S- William, Aleezay
5H- Ethan, Siena
5X- Malaika, Sama
5F - Sam, Sophia C
5Y- Candy, Gareth, Will
5A - Montel, Omar
Language of the Month - Italian
Dear Parents,
Our Language of the Month for December is Italian.
Below are some links and ideas that you could use to help your children learn some new vocabulary and a few facts about Italy too!
www.factsjustforkids.com/country-facts/italy-facts-for-kids/
Numbers, colours and more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tOUkJR_EyE
Common phrases
- How are you? - Come stai?
- Please - Per favore
- Thank you - Grazie
- Sorry - Scusi
- You’re welcome – Prego
- Ciao! – Hello/Goodbye
Culture and Language
What information and facts can you find out about Italy?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSOIiKgTh5Y
www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/italy-facts.html
Can you make a pizza?
Ingredients
Serves: 2
- 250g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon dried active baking yeast
- 1 pinch salt
- 300ml water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Toppings
- passata
- mozzarella cheese, sliced or grated
- ham, mushrooms, peppers, olives, as desired
- Whisk together the flour, yeast and salt. Stir in the water and olive oil, adding more flour a little at a time if the dough is too sticky. Form the dough into a ball, cover and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200 C / Gas 6. Spread the dough onto a generously floured baking tray.
- Spread the passata over the pizza base, layer on the mozzarella cheese and add other ingredients as desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the pizza base is puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
I hope you all enjoy the activity suggestions!
Mrs Dray😊
Autumn 2 Week 5 Learning
Christmas Cards
You will be able to bring in Christmas cards this year. Please ensure that the envelopes are clearly marked with the child’s name and class. There will be a Post Box set up in every year group for your children to post their cards in. Cards can be brought into school from the 13th December.
Autumn 2 Week 4 Learning Journey - w.b 22/11/21
Class Teacher Awards
The following children received Class Teacher Awards this week. A huge well done to everyone - keep it up!
5H - Charlie,Lola
5S - Lexie,Olivia
5F - Ethan , Benny
5Y - Iris,Amos
5A - Ella, Victor
5X - Amir, Ananya
We are celebrating Anti-Bullying Week!
Remembrance Sunday Parade
On Sunday, the Avenue Ambassadors represented our school in the Belmont Remembrance Sunday Parade. They walked in the parade and laid a poppy wreath at the cenotaph opposite St Johns church. Thank you.
Squid Game Guide for Parents
Weekly Learning Journey ( w.b 15.11.21)
Class Teacher and Year Group Leader Awards
Year Five have had a lovely week and are enjoying their new geography topic " European Explorers".
The following children have received Class Teacher Awards this week. Well done!
5X - Selim, Avsin
5A - Laicey, Poppy
5F - Rohab, Emisha, Zach
5H - Willis, Serin
5Y - Mohammed,Tiana
5S - Dion, Willow, Thuvaraka
Year Group Leader Awards
Adya and Ava - well done to both of you!
Anti-Bullying Week 15th – 19th November
Odd Socks Day! Monday 15th November
In school, we will be celebrating anti-bullying week. To start the week off, the children are invited to wear odd socks on Monday 15th November if they would like to.
Wearing odd socks is a way of celebrating what makes us unique!
We Will Remember Them
Today the whole school observed the two minute silence to remember all those who have died, or made a sacrifice, in wars all around the world.
French - Autumn Two
This half – term in French, children will learn how to describe the weather, how to talk about their daily routine using the time and they will find out about French Christmas traditions.
e-Safety
There have been some e-safety incidents recently involving Tik Tok. Here are some guides for parents to help keep your children safe online.
e-Safety Guides for Parents
Week Two Learning Journeys for Maths and European Explorers
Class Teacher Awards
The following children received class teacher awards this week. Well done to everyone !
5F - Leo, Anushka
5A - Ava,Auzgul
5S - Jakub,Prisha
5X- Kai, Dawid
5H - Tulsi, Swarit
Autumn Two Welcome Letter.
There have been a couple of additions to the half termly letter; this is the updated version.
Diwali Assembly
This week we listened to an assembly about the Hindu festival ‘Diwali’. During the assembly, we heard the story of Rama and Sita, which symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. We learnt how Hindu’s celebrate Diwali, for example lighting lamps and candles in homes, fireworks and special gatherings with friends and family. We hope that our families celebrating Diwali enjoyed the festive season.
Language of the Month - Hindi
Attached above is some information and some activities that you can complete at home with your children to support our Language of the Month.
As a school, we always keep the children up to date with current affairs. In class your child will be discussing the COP26 Climate Change Conference. If you would like to speak to them at home about it too, the following link will be a good starting point. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Remembrance Sunday Parade
Poppy Appeal
Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th November
On Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th of November, you will be able to make donations for The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Please look out for the children at Avenue and Dorset Road gates who will be taking donations (mornings only).
There is not a set amount for the paper poppies, however the larger items range from £1 - £2.
Please note that the school has limited stock; however, Charlie's Sweetshop and The Good Home in Belmont Village are also selling poppies.
Thank you for your continued support
Charities Update
During the school closures, we were sadly unable to take part in any fundraising events. We are very happy to announce that we are now in a position to start raising money for charities again. We will always notify you in good time when a charity event is coming up.
We are very aware that, as a school community, we can’t support every good cause. With this in mind, for the national charity events, we will alternate each year. We will always try to support local charities as well.
This year we will not be raising money in school for Children in Need, but we will be raising money in school for Comic Relief (Red Nose Day) on Friday 18th March 2022. We will notify you with details nearer the time.
We will also be supporting the Poppy Appeal next week (details to follow).
The PTA have also resumed their fundraising efforts, for which the children and staff are so thankful for.
Thank you for your continued support.
School Fund
If you have not yet done so, please do make a contribution to school fund.
This is a one-off payment of £25 or if you are unable to afford this, a smaller contribution.
If every parent contributes something, it will make such a difference to what we can offer!
Please login to your Parent Portal, sign your child up to the Voluntary contribution TRIP and make your contribution payment on Arbor.
Thank you for your continued support.
European Explorers(w.b 02/11/21)
After half term, we will be starting our new geography topic entitiled "European Explorer".
Below is the learning that will happen in Week One.
Hook Day activities
I can locate Europe on a world map.
I can locate the countries and capital cities within Europe.
I can locate major physical features within Europe.
I can research information about a major European country and identify why tourists visit different countries.
Maths Learning (w.b 02/11/21)
- Solve problems involving addition and subtraction (augmentation and reduction e.g. 345 cars in the carpark 52 more car arrives and 83 cars leave. How many cars left in the carpark?) using bar modelling
- Solve problems addition and subtraction (aggregation and partitioning) using bar modelling
- Solve problems addition and subtraction (aggregation and difference) using bar modelling
- Solve problems addition and subtraction (augmentation and difference) using bar modelling
- Solve problems addition and subtraction (a mixture of aggregation and difference and augmentation and difference)
Class Teacher Awards ( w.b 18/10/21)
Well done to all of the following children who received a Class Teacher Award this week.
5H - Kaan, Isabella C, Harry
5S - Keya, Safa
5X - Eli,Coco, Alana
5F - Sofia, Evie
5A - Rory,Beryl
Year Group Leader Award
Goes to 5Y, who have worked hard to settle into the school and learn the routines and expectations. A huge well done !
Mrs Maddock
Parent Teacher Consultation Day (20/10/21)
Dear Parents/Carers,
The teachers are looking forward to speaking to you this Wednesday. Please listen out for your phone call around the time of your appointment so that you don’t miss the call. If you do miss the call, please do not call the school back. Your child’s teacher will call you back at some point that day to rearrange your appointment.
Thank you for your understanding
Pupil Charter
During their time in a Cirrus Primary Academy Trust school, our pupils will have the opportunity to…
- Learn a musical instrument
- Use a range of IT technology and equipment
- Attend a residential visit (KS2)
- Engage in performance, presentation and debate
- Enjoy the arts and value cultural experiences
- Take part in sports competitions
- Experience enrichment activities
- Contribute to the community – citizenship (global, national, and local); participate in social action campaigns
- Have their talents celebrated and recognised
- Learn outside to experience the ‘great outdoors’
- Represent school at an event – school, Trust and beyond
Children will be inspired to aim high and be shown what the future holds…
Maths Learning w.b 18th October
1. I can complete addition and subtraction questions(using aggregation and partitioning).
2.I can complete addition and subtraction questions (using aggregation and difference).
3.I can complete addition and subtraction questions (using augmentation and difference).
4.I can complete addition and subtraction questions ( using a mixture of aggregation and partitioning,augmentation and difference)
The Dark Ages w.b 18th October
I can describe how Alfred the Great united the four kingdoms of Britain against the Vikings.
I can describe who Athelstan was and why he was so important.
I can understand how the death of Edward the Confessor was so important to British history.
I can reflect on my learning.
Did you know that King Athelstan was actually crowned in Kingston Upon Thames! The Coronation Stone is still there..... near the Guildhall.
Class Teacher Awards
The children have all had a wonderful week creating Anglo Saxon dwellings in Design Technology. I hope you enjoyed looking at the end results!
This week the following children have received Class Teacher Awards...
5H - Selestia, Lucy
5F - Aidan, Amelia B, Ethan B
5Y- Risheet, Amelia
5S - Theresa, Yamma
5A- Zaffie, Lilly
5X - Natallya, Kairo
Year Group Leader Award
Sumedha in 5X.
Well done to everyone !
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Maddock
Safeguarding Update for Parents
A number of pupils have spoken to adults at school about watching the Netflix series ‘The Squid Game’. This is a dystopian drama which has an age rating of 15 and there are strong scenes of violence and death in every episode. Some pupils tell us they can access Netflix on their mobile phones and tablets.
Please ensure you either have the correct safety settings on mobile phones and tablets or ensure your children are supervised while using them, as pupils are telling us that their parents do not know they are watching the show.
Thank you.
Britt Brooke
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Black History Month
This month the school has been celebrating Black History Month. If you would like to do some work with your child at home on this topic, the link below will take you to lots of great resources for you to share with them.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/black-history-month-primary-and-secondary-resources/zjwf8xs
Language of the Month - Luganda.
Maths Learning (w.b 11th October 2021)
1.I can use column method of subtraction up to 5 digit numbers where both numbers are 5 digit 2.I can use column method of subtraction up to 5 digit numbers where both numbers are 5 digit. ( Introduce exchanging in ones, tens, hundreds and thousands column.) 3.I can use column method of subtraction up to 5 digit numbers where second addend is 2, 3, or 4 digit. 4.I can use column method of subtraction with decimal numbers where they have the same number of decimal places. 5.I can use column method of subtraction with decimal numbers where they have different number of decimal places after the decimal point.
The Dark Ages Learning This week the children will be making an Anglo - Saxon dwelling. This is just a gentle reminder that your child will need a cardboard box, plus anything else they wish to use, to make their creation.
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LO: I can describe the characteristics of a dwelling from the Dark Ages. |
LO: I can create a Dark Ages dwelling. |
LO: I can evaluate a Dark Ages dwelling. |
Class Teacher Awards
This week , the following children have received Class Teacher Awards..
5S - Ohenenana, Brandon
5A - Carys, Aaryn
5H - Bobbie, Kaan
5X- the whole class ( for excellent Genius Time work )
5F - awards will be given out next week
Well done to everyone.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Maddock
Year Group Leader
Christmas/Winter Celebration Cards
Dear Parents,
At some point this week, your child/children will be bringing home a card design . Alongside this, you will receive instructions explaining how to order copies of the card. It is important that you return the artwork to school when you have placed your order, as we need to send the original design to the company for them to be printed. Orders are placed online and are not processed in school. The last day for ordering is 18th October.
I hope you enjoy looking at your child's artwork and have the opportunity to order some wonderful cards, which can be shared with family and friends.
Many thanks,
Mrs Maddock
Year Group Leader
Here is our child-friendly safeguarding poster
Parent Teacher Consultation Day
Dear Parents/Carers,
You will receive the notes for your Parent Teacher Consultation Day, via email, between 12/10/21 and 19/10/21. These will then be discussed at your appointment.
We look forward to speaking to you on 20/10/21
Swimming Notice
Dear Parents/Carers,
I'm writing to inform you that swimming across the school will finish on Friday 15th October. Swimming will will resume in the Spring Term; you will be informed of commencement dates nearer the time.
Many thanks for your understanding,
Mitchell Baldock
PE Coordinator
Maths Learning (w.b 04.10.21)
- I can use column method of addition up to 5 digit numbers where both addends are 5 digit (Use PV grids as in calculation policy with PV counters.
- I can use column method of addition up to 5 digit numbers where both addends are 5 digit (Use PV grids as in calculation policy with PV counters.
- I can use column method of addition up to 5 digit numbers where second addend is 2, 3, or 4 digit.
- I can use column method of addition with decimal numbers where they have the same number of decimal places. e.g 1.8 + 1.4 = ; then 1.82 + 1.43 =
- I can use column method of addition with decimal numbers where they have different number of decimal places after the decimal point. e.g 1.82 + 1.4 = ; then 1.2 + 1.43 =; 21.4 + 2.5; 21.4 + 23.7; 21.4 + 231.7 =
The Dark Ages Learning (w.b 04.10.21)
LO: I can describe how and why the Vikings raided other countries and explain the threat posed by them due to their seafaring skills. |
LO: I can identify the features of a diary. |
LO: I can plan a diary entry. |
LO: I can write a diary entry. |
LO: I can edit and improve my writing. |
Class Teacher Awards
Well done to the following children who received Class Teacher Awards this week.
5S - Keya, Jack
5A- Sellasie, George
5H - Lara, Emilijus
5X - Julia, Abrar
5F - whole class !
Year Group Leader Awards
Marco and Leo in 5F
Future Learning Activity
During the week beginning Monday 11th October, Year Five will be making Anglo Saxon dwelling. This will offer the children the chance apply their knowledge of how the Anglo Saxons lived to a practical learning experience.
Please could your child bring in a small cardboard box to help with this activity. If there are any other materials they wish to bring in too then that would be great, but they are not obliged to do so as we appreciate that resources can be tricky to find.
Many thanks,
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Maddock
Dark Ages Learning
I can gather ideas and designs relating to Anglo Saxon jewellery
I can design a piece of Anglo Saxon jewellery
I can read and identify the features of a legend
I can plan a legend
I can write a legend
I can edit and improve my writing
Maths Learning
I can use column method addition where both addends are 5 digits( using up to 5 digit numbers) and exchange 1s,10s and 100s
I can use column method addition where both addends are 5 digits( using up to 5 digit numbers) and exchange 1000s
I can use column method addition where the second addend is 2,3 or 4 digit
I can use , less than , more than or equals signs to compare two equations
I can solve missing number problems
(An addend is a number which is added to another)
Year Five Awards
5F - Freddie, Amayah, Millie
5H- Judy, Krish
5X - Coco,Jeevan
5S- Masa, Somto, Ailin
5A- Wali, Rishith
Year Group Leader Award
5F - Sam
Well done to everyone who received an award this week.
Year Five Parent Forum Video September 2021

This will also be added to Teams.
Classroom Videos
By the end of today, classroom video tours will be uploaded to Teams to give you the opportunity to have a look around your child's class. All of the teachers have worked hard to make sure that the classroom environments are both welcoming and well organised. We hope you enjoy having a look around!
Have a lovely weekend,
The Year Five Team
Class Teacher Awards
5H - Georgia,Freddie
5S - Siayuj,Evie
5A - Vihaan,Frankie
5F- Seth, Benny
5X- Nathan, Florence
Well done to everyone who has received an award this week.
The Year Five Team
Next Weeks Learning - ( Week beginning 20th September)
Maths
L.O. I can use place value to round numbers to 10 000, 100 000.
L.O. I can use place value to round numbers to 10, 100, 1000, 10 000, 100 000
L.O. I can reading Roman Numerals to 100 and 1000 and investigate how these numbers are formed compared to Hindu-Arabic numeral system.
L.O. I can estimate where numbers are on an empty number line using intervals including the crossing of 0 into negative numbers.
L.O. I can solve problems involving temperature changes by calculating the difference between positive integers using a vertical number line.
The Dark Ages
LO: I can identify features of a character description and understand how to write to entertain.
LO: I can plan a description of a character.
LO: I can write a character description.
LO: I can edit and improve my writing.
LO: I can describe the religious beliefs of the Dark Ages.
We hope you all have a lovely weekend.
The Year Five Team
School Fund
This year, we plan to offer a number of exciting enrichment activities to all children, and we need your help to be able to do so.
We are asking that all parents please try to contribute. This is a one-off payment of £25.
If you are unable to afford this, please do try to make a smaller contribution. This includes pupils eligible for Pupil Premium.
If every parent contributes something, it will make such a difference to what we can offer!
Your contribution is entirely voluntary, but you will understand the difference that it makes.
Please login to your Parent Portal, sign your child up to the Voluntary contribution TRIP and make your contribution payment on Arbor.
Please note that day trips and residentials will be paid for separately, not from the school fund, and you will be notified of these as and when they occur.
Thank you for your continued support.
Reminder for Parents
Please ensure that your children are coming to school with a suitable coat every day as they will be going outside for learning and playtime in most weather. Children will not be allowed to take umbrellas outside with them during the school day. Should your child come to school in wellies, please make that they have suitable school shoes to change in to when they arrive.
Many thanks for your help in this matter,
Mrs Maddock
Year 5 Leader
Dark Ages Learning Journey for the w.b.13th September
Below are the activities planned for this week.
Maths
I can use mental addition strategies
I can use mental subtraction strategies
I can estimate numbers on a number line up to 1000
I can estimate numbers on a number line up to 10,000
I can round numbers to the nearest 10,100 and 1000
Dark Ages
I can use a range of sources to understand what life was like for the Anglo Saxons
I can use a range of sources to understand what life was like for the Vikings
I can write a comparison between two civilisations in British history
I can describe the movement and settlement of people during the Dark Ages
I can identify how place names have evolved during the Dark Ages.
We hope the children have a fabulous week of learning.
Mrs Maddock
Year Five French Autumn 1
This half – term in French, children will revise days and months as well as numbers 0-70 and they will extend their learning with numbers to 100. They will also learn simple directions so that they can participate in a role – play asking and answering questions on where we can find shops and different places in a town.
Dear Parents,
The children have all had a fabulous week. Below are the children who have received either a Class Teacher Award or Year Group Leader Award.
Class Teacher Awards
5F -Natasha, Georgi
5S- Maya, Rayhan
5H- James, Akaansha, Pennie
5X-Zach,Adriana,Farhan
5A- Jeremy, Indie
Year Group Leader Award
Well done to Ethan in 5H for receiving a Year group Leader Award. Miss Holloway was really impressed with his work ethic this week.
Year Five Welcome Letter Autumn One
Dear Parents /Carers,
This term, we will be doing classroom visits and Parent Forum meetings virtually. You will be able to access these on Teams. Virtual classrooms will be available to watch on the 17th September and the Parent Forum presentation on the 24th September.
Language of the Month - Hungarian
Above is some information linked to our Language of the Month which, for September is Hungarian.
Drop off and Pick Up Safety
We like to have a good relationship with our local residents so please remember, if possible, walk to school.
If you are driving in the local area, please do so considerately and under no circumstances block residents' driveway for any length of time. You must not stop or let children out of the car on the zigzag lines outside the school gate.
Also, a reminder that the use of e-scooters is both dangerous and illegal.
Lockdown Procedures.
As you will know all schools need to be prepared for a situation where they need to lockdown the school – keeping children and staff inside for their own safety.
To ensure we are prepared for this we have worked hard to put in place very clear procedures for a lockdown situation using the advice from the Metropolitan Police and other emergency agencies. We have a lockdown policy and procedures for our school, but these are not available on our website or shared beyond staff in the school for obvious security reasons.
We conduct termly lockdown drills with the children and staff to make sure the procedures work. We will ensure that the children understand that, like in the event of a fire alarm – which means the building is not safe – where everybody stays calm and leaves sensibly, a lockdown simply means that something outside is not safe – therefore we stay inside the building and sit quietly and calmly. In an age-appropriate way we will make sure that they are aware of how to respond in the event of an emergency situation.
Indoor Shoes
Currently, indoor shoes are optional. If the weather is bad and you wish your child to come to school in boots or wellies, please ensure that they have their school shoes to change into.
Children will still need to have plimsolls and trainers in their PE kits.
Thank you
WELCOME TO YEAR 5
We are all really looking forward to seeing the children on Thursday 2nd September. Your children’s teachers have planned wonderful activities to welcome the children into their new classes and will be spending time getting to know your child and helping them feel confident as they begin the new year.
Morning drop-off: Please drop off your child at the Avenue Road gate. The gates will be open 8:10am – 8:30am. The children will then make their way to the Jubilee playground where they will proceed to their new classrooms.
If you also have a child in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, please drop and collect your children off via the Dorset Road gate and follow the guidance on your younger child’s pick-up times and locations. Please note, only children with siblings in Nursery to Year 2 should use the Dorset Road gate.
Uniform
Please remember that children must be in the correct school uniform which is labelled (see our school website for full details of the uniform policy). Although resources will be provided in school, if your child wishes to bring their own pencil cases then they can but please ensure that this, and its contents, is fully labelled.
Could you also ensure that your child’s P.E kit is in school from the start of term and that each item is name labelled. The children will require their P.E. kit during the first week of school and this should include trainers for outdoor use. Smart watches are not permitted in school, due to safeguarding reasons.
The children will also require a labelled swimming kit as they will start swimming the week beginning 6th September.
Year 5 children may bring a mobile phone to school, which must be switched off when they arrive and then handed straight to their class teacher. These are not to be used on the school premises.
If you wish your child to walk home alone, please email the school office.
We look forward to working with you and your child.
Miss L Guy
Head of Year 5 and 6
Assistant Head Teacher
Please use the link below to access the Year 5 overview. This will give you a basic summary of the content children cover in every subject across the whole year.
Year 5 Overview
Welcome to 5S

Welcome to 5A

Welcome to 5F

Welcome to 5H

Welcome to 5X

Education Welfare Practitioner Video
