Year 5 2024 - 2025

Miss Tyrer 5/6LT

Welcome to 5/6LT: another exciting year in Woodlands Primary School!

Hello everyone! I am Miss Tyrer and I am delighted to be entering my 8th year of teaching at Woodlands. I cannot wait to spend another year as part of such an exciting and creative school, and I am thrilled to be continuing my journey at Woodlands as a Year 5/6 teacher and as the phase leader for UKS2.

I love teaching all subjects and seeing children shine across the curriculum. This year, I am excited to be leading English across the whole school! I am incredibly passionate about developing a love of reading and writing in all children, and I love how writing allows us to express our creativity in so many different ways.
When I am not in school, I am often busy renovating my very first home which I bought in July 2021 (and is still very much work in progress!), and trying to stop my pet cat – Hugo – from destroying the place! I also really enjoy going to concerts, and spending time with family and friends.
I believe that in order to succeed it is vital to work as a team and support one another through all of the exciting challenges a new year can bring. I cannot wait to get to know you all better and learn all about your hopes, dreams and aspirations!

Mrs Edwards 5SE

Allow me to introduce myself! I am Mrs Edwards; I would describe myself as your new Year 5 teacher and a
cheerful and outgoing teacher who believes that life is meant to be enjoyed to the fullest. I have an
unwavering passion for having fun and believe in creating memorable experiences.
When in school, I feel passionate about teaching all subjects however; I adore teaching English and
watching your writing, reading and spellings grow throughout the year. I also love the fun and creativity
when teaching PE lessons and COJO’s.
Beyond the classroom, I am a proud and devoted mother to two wonderful boys. Being a mum is a
significant part of my identity, and I cherish every moment spent nurturing and guiding my children. They
inspire me to be the best version of myself and remind me of the importance of love, patience, and constant
growth.
With my fun-loving nature, passion for English, dedication to my family, and love for exciting family outings, I
bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to our class. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you
and creating a warm and inclusive learning environment where we can all thrive and grow together. Lets
embark on this exciting journey as a class and make unforgettable memories along the way!

Let’s make Year 5 a year to remember!

Mrs O'Hara 5RO

Hi! I am Mrs O’Hara and I have been working at Woodlands Primary School for eleven years now. After a while teaching in Upper Key Stage Two, I am excited to be back in Year 5. I have just recently come back after having my daughter, Heidi.

When I am not in school, I am usually reading a good book on my kindle with a coffee and cake, playing with my little girl or doing some shopping at Cheshire Oaks! I also like to spend as much time as I can visiting my family and friends.

I am very excited to be your Year 5 teacher and cannot wait to have lots of fun learning together and helping you to blossom into the best you can be!

Welcome to Year 5!

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Summer 1

We are so excited for a brand new half-term!

In Geography lessons this half term, we will be learning all about South America!

This term, we will:

Locate the countries, capitals important physical features of South America
Identify human features encountered when travelling to South America
Understand why conservation on South America is so important for the whole world community
Find out what the economic needs are of the people of South America
Compare the natural environment, wildlife and land use between the UK and South America
Identify ways to help the cause of local (and global) conservation
Identify organisations, charities and projects that exist to help local and global conservation efforts

In English this term, we will begin by finishing our Space unit of work, writing our own non-chronological reports about a planet we have imagined ourselves!

Mastery Keys

- Use a variety of verb forms correctly and consistently, including the present perfect form

- Use commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity in writing

- Link ideas across paragraphs using adverbials and tense choices

- Use brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesis

- Recap: Extend the range of sentences with more than one clause by using a wider range of conjunctions

In Summer 1, Year 5 will be focusing on the topics of shape, area and perimeter and position and direction in maths lessons, following and adapting the White Rose Maths scheme of learning.

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Year 5 will have P.E and COJO's on Wednesdays and Thursdays (5/6LT - Mondays and Fridays)

Please ensure children have a weather-appropriate kit for these P.E. days, which includes a white top and black/navy joggers/shorts. Both PE sessions may take place outside for this half term, so it may be best for children to wear an outdoor kit for both lessons.