This page is updated every two weeks - 11.09.26
Year 5 update
Welcome to Year 5!
What a brilliant start to Year 5! We have been so pleased with how well the children have settled into their new classes. Since we have returned after Summer, we have spent lots of time establishing our routines and expectations, including our 3Rs, and the children are already becoming familiar with what it means to be a Year 5 learner.
Our learning so far
In Literacy, we have started our new class text, Diver’s Daughter by Patrice Lawrence. The children have begun exploring the story, its setting and characters, and we are looking forward to continuing our work on the book over the coming weeks.
In Maths, we have begun our Place Value unit, developing the children's understanding of numbers and preparing them for the learning ahead.
We also had our first History lesson on the Tudors this week. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity and prior knowledge from children across both Year 5 classes.
We have also completed our first Secondary Ready transition afternoon, which was a great success. The children adapted really well to moving between teachers and classrooms and showed lots of independence.
Our curriculum this half term
In addition to our Literacy learning, our curriculum this half term includes:
Maths: Place Value, Addition and Subtraction
History: The Tudors
Science: Materials
DT: Designing and making stuffed toys
Art: Mixed-media portraits
Reading Volunteers Wanted
With the 2026/2027 academic year in full swing, we are happy to once again ask for Reading Volunteers. Previously, we have had parents/carers come into the school and read with children who need extra support in their fluency practise. Your responsibilities would include: reading with/to a child (depending on their age), asking them some follow-up comprehension questions and helping them foster a love of reading through practise.
If you are interested, please email me heathersmyllie@hollymount.merton.sch.uk with:
- your name
- the name and year group of your student
- your availability
Spellings
Spelling booklets have now been sent home. The first set of words will be tested during w/b 21st September. We will also upload the weekly spellings for the remainder of the half term as soon as possible so that families can access these at home.
Welcome to Year 5 Presentation
Thank you to everyone who attended our Welcome to Year 5 presentation on Wednesday. It was lovely to see so many of you and to share more about the year ahead. The school will be adding the presentation we used to the school website, so please don't worry if you were unable to attend or would like to refer back to any of the information.
A few reminders
Our PE days are Mondays and Thursdays. Children should come to school wearing their PE kit on these days.
We have also had a few children begin walking home independently. If you would like your child to do the same, please ensure that you have completed the relevant consent form on Arbor and given permission. It is also really helpful to have a quick conversation with your child in the morning so that they know their arrangements for the end of the day - whether they are walking home, attending a club (once these begin), or going to Tea Timers. This helps us to make sure everyone knows exactly where they should be going.
We are incredibly proud of how well the children have settled into Year 5 already and are really looking forward to a happy, exciting and successful year together!
The Year 5 Team
