Year 5 Cedar and Hawthorn

Welcome to Year 5!

Cedar and Hawthorn Classes

Year 5 Classes are Cedar and Hawthorn. The Class Teacher for Cedar is Mr David Salter assisted by Teaching Assistant Miss Natasha O'Connell. The Class Teachers for Hawthorn Class are Mrs Alison O'Brien (Monday and Friday) and Mrs Laura Lewis (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). They are assisted by Teaching Assistant Mrs Sally Goodman and Mrs Rebecca Baxter.

During the school year, the cross-curricular topics covered are the The Ancient Maya, South America, Rainforests, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Water. English and foundation subjects are linked to topic where appropriate. The science taught includes Earth and Space, 'properties and changes of materials' , living things and their habitats, animals including humans and forces.

In September, the children take part in a team-building day at a local outdoor adventure centre. This allows the children to develop their team building skills and outdoor challenges. This day gives the children an insight to what lies in wait when they go on their school journey to Norfolk in year 6.

The children participate in a History Off the Page day to introduce the Viking topic later in the year. They will also enjoy a chocolate making day as well as an Ancient Maya experience day.

All topics are taught with a focus on the global dimension, encouraging the children’s awareness and critical thinking skills, independence and the development of a growth mind set are also encouraged.