Holly - Year 5 2025 - 2026

Welcome to Holly's class page!

Welcome to Year 5! My name is Mr Rimmer and this year we are extremely lucky to have Miss Nicholson as our teaching assistant in Holly class. As well as this, Mr Grimster will be delivering both our PE sessions on Tuesday afternoons. This means children need to come to school in their PE kits on Tuesday only.

Reading

Regular reading continues to remain a vital skill for developing your child’s learning in all areas of the curriculum. Children are expected to read to an adult at home four times a week and their reading records signed and brought into school each day. Although many will now approach reading with confidence and enthusiasm, it is important that you ask your child lots of questions about their reading to progress comprehension skills and focus.

Homework

Spelling homework will be sent home every Friday. This children will be tested on these spellings the following week.

As times tables are also completed at school, we also encourage children to practise their times tables at home on a regular basis. As such, Times Table Rock Stars have been made available for the class and all have been given a log in for this. 

There will also be a menu of options for one half-termly project. These creative pieces of work allow children to explore our topic in more depth at home and also give them the opportunity to share their learning with the class.

Physical Education

PE will be taught on a Tuesday afternoon by Mr Grimster. Children will be expected to arrive in their PE kit and remain in kit throughout the day. Please make sure that your child’s PE kit is weather appropriate (White PE T-shirt, Blue/Black leggings/tracksuit bottoms, Blue/Black hoodie and suitable footwear). Can I also ask that children bring a water bottle in for their PE lessons.

Snacks and Water

Children are permitted to bring in snacks for breaktime, however, I must remind parents that these are healthy snacks such as fruit, vegetables, cereal bars, etc. Water bottles can be brought into school daily but must only be filled with water.

If you have any questions, queries or problems please do not hesitate to contact me on Class Dojo or speak to a member of the office.

Here is to a fantastic, joyful, and productive academic year!

Mr Rimmer