Year 5
Topic Webs 2024/25
Welcome to Year 5
The class teacher is Ms Aston. Mrs Baillie is our Teaching Assistant.
Year 5 A-Z of Useful Information
Allergies
Please let a member of staff know if your child has an allergy, medical condition or specific diet.
Any concerns?
Please feel free to email or arrange a meeting with us.
Be Ready
Check out our Be Ready guidance which outlines the skills and responsibilities expected from our pupils as they enter each new class group.
Fruit bar
Pupils in KS2 receive free fruits at break time (kindly funded by our PTA)
Growth Mindset
At Garsington all pupils, staff and parents are encouraged to have a growth mindset. Check out ideas and guidance on how you can achieve this via the Growth Mindset page.
Homework
Homework is set via Google Classroom on a Thursday and should be handed in by the following Tuesday.
Items required every day
Water bottle
Waterproof coat
Please name everything.
Lunch Menu
In Year 5 pupils must pay for school dinners via our School Grid app. If you think you are eligible for free school meals please contact the School Office. Dolce are our supplier.
PE
PE takes place on Tuesday afternoons. PE Kit consists of dark-colored shorts or tracksuit bottoms, a white T-shirt/polo shirt, plimsolls, and trainers. Children should wear their usual Garsington will wear their PE kit all day. They should wear their usual Garsingtonsweatshirt/ cardigan or fleece.
Reading
Please read to or with your child for at least 30 minutes every day. Books can be taken home from the class library. Please ensure your child has a book which is challenging enough.
Shoes
Your child needs a pair of outdoor shoes, which are suitable for all activities and are comfortable.
Swimming
Year 5 pupils will be swimming during Term 5. Pupils will require swimwear, a swimming hat, goggles, and a towel.
Time Table
Below is our standard timetable. Some lessons may change.
Water bottles
Please ensure your child has a named water bottle in school. Squash and other drinks are not allowed.