St Thomas' Church Of England Primary School

St Thomas' Church Of England Primary School

Inspiring each other to shine - Matthew 5:16

Wishing all our families a peaceful Christmas and a Happy new Year. School reopens on Tuesday 6th January at 8.50am

St Thomas' Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1JN

01253 722022

office@st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk

YEAR 5

Teacher: Mrs Cropper

Teaching Assistants: Mrs Lowe and Mrs Thornborough 

Our Gospel Value is: Respect

 

Pupil Leaders:

Our School Councillors: Heather and Dexter

Our Eco Warriors: Azalia and Evie-Rose

Our SHINE Councillors: Esther and Melody

Our link Governor is: Gillian Anderson

 

Helpful Information:

  • Reading books can be changed when your child has finished their book. 

    Reading records are needed in school every day

  • Homework (including spellings) is handed out on a Friday and due in on a Friday
     
  • Library book changing day is Wednesday

  • PE days are Monday and Thursday - come in PE kits ready for these lessons. Monday is outdoor PE and Thursday is indoor PE.

  • Spelling test will be on a Friday

  • Log-on for TTRocks is in the front of your child's reading diary

  • Musical instruments - bring in for lessons and take home after lessons:

    Monday – Guitar, Keyboard & Woodwind (flute, clarinet, saxophone)
    Tuesday – Violin
    Tuesday – Drums
    Friday – Trumpet
     

    Healthy snacks - if your child does not have morning toast, they may bring in a healthy snack 

  • Water bottles - children will need a water bottle in school each day. This must contain water - no juice or flavoured water. Please return these daily after washing

Looking ahead:

  • Parents' Evenings : Wednesday 11th February 5:00 -7:30pm and Thursday 12th February 3:40pm – 6:10pm
  • World Book Day 5th March
  • Wonderful Wednesday 11th March
  • Bikeability 25th and 26th March 
  • Easter Service 2nd April

Spring Term message from Mrs Cropper: 

Welcome Back to Spring Term in Year 5! 

Happy New Year and welcome back to school!  Year 5 already made a great start to Autumn term and it’s clear that this is going to be an amazing term of learning, fun and new experiences.

We have lots of exciting things to look forward to over the coming weeks. One highlight will be our Geography school trip to Lytham Hall (date to be confirmed). During the visit, the children will explore the beautiful grounds and collect information about what is grown there, helping to bring their geography learning to life.

We would also like to remind parents to book an appointment for Parents’ Evening. This is a really valuable opportunity for us to share updates on your child’s learning, progress and achievements.

Another special event this term will be our Easter Service, where Year 5 will have the opportunity to perform as a class. This is always a meaningful and memorable experience for the children and we’re really looking forward to preparing for it together.

Later in the term, we will also be taking part in Bikeability sessions, which is something many of the children are already excited about. These sessions help build confidence, independence and important road safety skills. Further information will be sent home as soon as it becomes available.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We are really looking forward to a busy, enjoyable and successful spring term with our fantastic Year 5 class!

 

If you need anything further, I am always at the door or you can email the office. 

 

Best wishes,

 

Mrs Cropper

Year 5 Blog

Digging for History

S Cropper (S.Cropper) on: Year 5 Blog

Year 5 have been learning about the ancient civilisation 'The Shang Dynasty'. They were digging to uncover the evidence that was discovered in the dig at Yinxu in 1899.


Composing in ternary form

S Cropper (S.Cropper) on: Year 5 Blog

This week year 5 were composing in ternary form using the pentatonic scale. We were using the same ternary form shape as Empress of the pagodas (Laideronette) by Maurice Ravel. Well done Year 5!


Bikeability

S Cropper (S.Cropper) on: Year 5 Blog

Over the last 2 weeks Year 5 have taken part in Level 1 and some Level 2 Bikeability. There have been lots of firsts from the first time riding a bike to first time cycling on the road. Well done Year 5!


Wonderful Wednesday

S Cropper (S.Cropper) on: Year 5 Blog

Year 5 had a fantastic Wonderful Wednesday this week! We were learning about Easter traditions around the world. We created a German Easter tree and decorated some Greek eggs. Thank you to the adults who came along too. 


Food Dance!

S Cropper (S.Cropper) on: Year 5 Blog

Year 5 created some amazing, food themed dance routines this half term, which included some food related props!