Year 5 2025 - 2026
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 2
We are so excited for our last half term of the academic year!
In Geography lessons this half term, we will begin by completing our South America unit of work.
This term, we will:
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After that, we will be completing our Eco Warriors unit and become Wildlife Detectives investigating the illegal wildlife trade— what it is, where it occurs, which animals are traded, why it is illegal and, finally, how we can help stop it!
Throughout this unit, we will:
- Learn about what global trade means, and how it works.
- Uncover the global illegal wildlife trade and find out why it is illegal.
- Identify and locate where the illegal wildlife trade is taking place, using longitude and latitude.
- Create a fact file about an illegally traded animal.
- Research the ways that people are trying to stop the illegal wildlife trade.
- Create a campaign video to inform people about the illegal wildlife trade and persuade them to help stop it.
In English this term, we will be focusing on the text 'The Paperbag Prince' by Colin Thompson.
The Paper Bag Prince tells the story of an old man who lives in a railway carriage on a rubbish dump, viewing it as his kingdom and finding value in the discarded items around him. He is content with his lot, living among stray animals and believing that nature can heal the land even if it's been damaged by humans. He's also known as the Paper Bag Prince because he's resourceful and finds ways to repurpose items found on the dump.
Mastery Keys
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- Use modal verbs to indiciate degrees of possibility - Use devices to build cohesion within a paragraph - Choose the appropriate register - Use brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesis - Enhance meaning through selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary |
In Summer 2, Year 5 will be focusing on the topics of negative numbers, converting unit and decimals 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. As we are in the summer term, you may also wish to send your child in with a sun hat on their PE days. Please ensure suncream is applied before school when needed.
