Welcome back! We hope you all had a lovely Easter break.

We are really excited for the term ahead, especially as Year 5 will be taking part in Forest School every Wednesday afternoon. To help the children make the most of this experience, please ensure they come to school dressed appropriately each Wednesday, wearing:

• Long trousers or leggings
• A long-sleeved top
• A jumper
• A waterproof coat
• Wellington boots (in a carrier bag to change into)

For your child's safety, if they arrive to school in shorts or short-sleeved tops, they will not be able to take part in the session.

PE will take place every Friday this term. Please ensure your child brings their PE kit each week:

• Black or navy tracksuit bottoms or shorts
• A white polo top
• Trainers

A quick reminder that crop tops and gymnastic-style shorts are not part of the school PE kit and are not suitable for PE lessons.

Homework will continue to be set on Wednesdays and should be returned by the following Monday.

If you need to contact me urgently, please do so via the school office and Mrs Stone will be happy to help. Otherwise, I’m always available for a quick chat in the playground after school, or you can email me at Year5@chalgrove.oxon.sch.uk.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Best wishes,
Mrs Mathers

Autumn Term 1 and 2

We are learning about Forces, Ancient Greece and Space. We will also be participating in Swimming every Thursday in Term 2. 

Our Wow Days and Trips this term are: 

• KS2 Carols Service

Spring Term 3 and 4

We are learning about our Extreme Earth, changing materials, life reproductions and the raids and invasions made by the Vikings in Anglo-Saxon Britain.

Year 5 will become artists after half term when they head out into Oxford to draw landscapes and cityscapes.

We will also be making our own bread after the February half term!

Summer Term 5 and 6

Year 5 are looking forward to Forest School with Mrs Soper this term.

We also have some exciting events coming up.

In Term 5 we have Science Oxford coming in to deliver a coding workshop.

Even more excitingly, in Term 6, Year 5 have their class trip coming up. Further details will be sent out closer to the time.

We are learning about The Human lifecycle and Changes within Science.

We will also be creating our own storybooks within Design and Technology, and sharing them with Reception.