Year 5

Welcome to Year 5

Welcome to Year 5 at Primrose Hill Primary School! We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, discovery and new experiences. Our aim is to provide an engaging, supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, develops confidence and is encouraged to achieve their very best.

We look forward to working in partnership with you to make this a happy, successful and memorable year for your child.

Our Year Group Team

Classes in this year group: Jackdaws and Ravens

Teachers: Mr. Christipher Camm and Miss. Katherine Cooper

Support staff: Mr. Michael Ansboro

Where we are based: Ashton Building

Extra Information

School Routines

• 8:40 AM: Staff meet children on the school yard and escort them into the Ashton Building.
• 10:50 AM: Morning break followed by snack time (healthy snacks only).
• 12:15 PM: Lunch time.

• 15:15 PM: Children can be collected at the designated side door of the Ashton building. 

Homework & Extra-Curricular

• Daily Reading: 10 minutes every day.
• Online Tasks: Complete assigned SATs Companion and Spelling Frame tasks.
• Optional Activities: Additional optional extra-curricular tasks are detailed in the half-termly newsletter.

Physical Education (PE)

• PE takes place twice a week.
• Specific PE days are confirmed via the half-termly curriculum newsletter.

Polite reminders:

• Bring reading books and reading records every day so that we can track your child’s progress.
• Provide your child with a healthy snack in line with our school policy.
• We ask your child not to bring any toys or fidgets from home. If they are required, your child will be provided with one by the school. 

Things to Look Forward to This Year!

There are lots of exciting opportunities for our children this year! Alongside our everyday learning, we will provide a range of experiences to broaden children's horizons, develop new interests and create lasting memories.

Some of the experiences we are looking forward to include:

• Educational visits and trips: Ordsall Hall and Bury Fire Safety. 
• Visitors and workshops: MAPAS provide weekly ukulele lessons. 
• Personal development and enrichment: Opportunity for Bikeability training. 
• Special experiences: Performing ukulele on stage at the Lowry, Salford. 

Please note that some activities may be subject to change throughout the year.

Our Curriculum

We want parents and carers to feel informed about what their children are learning and how they can support them at home.

Our curriculum newsletter will be uploaded each half term to share the key learning, topics and experiences planned for your child's year group. Please check this page regularly for updates.