Message from the teachers

Dear Parents and Carers, 

Over the past few weeks, the children have continued to work hard and should be very proud of their efforts. They have approached their learning with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, particularly enjoying our class text, The Nowhere Emporium. This has inspired some excellent narrative writing, with the children producing imaginative and thoughtful pieces. They also fully embraced Number Day, getting involved with great enthusiasm and clearly having lots of fun. It has been lovely to see their engagement, creativity and commitment to learning across the curriculum.

We would also like to draw your attention to our upcoming visit to the Royal Albert Hall. A letter has been sent home detailing all the important information for the concert taking place on 10th March. Please ensure you read this carefully, let us know whether your child will be attending, and return the signed consent form as soon as possible so we can finalise arrangements.

Yesterday, we helped raise awareness for the NSPCC by taking part in Number Day (Thursday 5th February 2026) 

Everything the NSPCC does protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow. 

NSPCC Number Day makes maths meaningful and is a great way to make numbers fun and bring about a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude towards mathematics. 

• We will be taking on Buddy’s Key Challenge in our classes to help raise vital funds for the NSPCC. 
  We will be working to solve exciting maths puzzles in our classes, against the clock with Buddy, the Speak out. Stay safe mascot. 
• We will be having a fun day of maths activities, and we will be taking part in Dress up for Digits. Pupils are asked to wear an item of clothing with a number on it (sports top, football, rugby, netball, hockey shirt or cap). Or get even more creative and become a human calculator, dice or domino by dressing in a maths or numbers theme. To help raise money for the NSPCC, we are asking for donations, and we’d love everyone in the school to take part in this special event. 
• Here's the link if you'd like to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/numberday?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL 

Ms Marshall is looking for volunteers to help each Year group create a painting on canvas to be bid on at the auction of promises. We have historically made a lot of money auctioning the year group paintings. We are looking for parent volunteers to help the children create their painting - artistic skills are helpful but not required! If you can spare some time in the upcoming month and would like to volunteer, please contact Ms Marshall with your name and year group or speak to your class teacher. lucymarshall@hollymount.merton.sch.uk

 Have a lovely weekend!

The Year 5 Team

An update from the classroom and the teaching and learning taking place

* Maths sets - Just a reminder these groups will be flexible, meaning children may move between sets depending on their needs and progress. This will help ensure all pupils are appropriately supported and challenged in maths.

* Coats & jumpers - With the weather changing, please send your child in, dressed in layers and with a named weather- appropriate coat as we aim to play outside even if there is a bit of drizzle in the air. 

* Snacks - Please send your child in with a healthy snack every day and please remember we have a strict no nuts policy at school.  

* Art T-shirts/ aprons - There are still lots of children who do not have a T-shirt or apron for our messier art lessons, and we are worried their uniforms will get very messy. We are going to be doing printing in Art so please get this sent in as soon as possible.

As part of our curriculum, all children take part in a variety of art activities throughout the year, many of which can get a little messy! To help protect school uniforms and allow pupils to fully enjoy these sessions, we kindly ask that each child brings in an old, oversized shirt or T-shirt to use as an art apron. They can also bring an apron. Please ensure the shirt is clearly labelled with your child’s name and sent into school to your child's class teacher at your earliest convenience. It will be kept in school and used whenever needed for art across the year. Thank you for your support in helping us make our art lessons fun, creative, and worry-free for all pupils.

=Coming up over the next few weeks…

After half term:

• Maths - Multiplication + Division & Fractions
• Literacy - Writing a letter (based on new class text Street Child)
• Science - Forces + Motion
• Geography - Would you like to live in the desert? 
• Art - Craft & Design: Architecture
• DT - Making Bridges
• Music - Songs for RAH concert
• French - As-Tu Un Animal? (Do You Have A Pet?)
• Enrichment (secondary model) 
• PSHE (secondary model)
• RE (secondary model)
• PE (secondary model)

Standing information

Beyond the classroom - trips and visits:

Trips

Royal Albert Hall Concert Rehearsals at West Wimbledon School (Monday 9th February) 

Royal Albert Hall Concert Final Rehearsal at St Mark's Church (Tuesday 3rd March)

Royal Albert Hall Concert (Tuesday 10th March) letter sent out with further details

Please get in contact with your child's teacher if you have any queries regarding the Royal Albert Hall trip.

Curriculum Day / workshops 

Healthy Masculinity workshop (Friday 9th January)

PE Days (wear PE kit to school)

In year 5, in Spring 2, all children will have PE on Mondays, Tuesdays and dance on Thursdays.

Website information

Remember to check out our website page for more information https://www.hollymount.org/Year-5/

Our website also includes all curriculum information so you can find out what your child is learning https://www.hollymount.org/Our-Curriculum/  and has advice for support positive mental health https://www.hollymount.org/Mental-Health-and-Wellbeing/