Great Missenden
Church of England School
Year 5
Welcome
Your teachers for Year 5 are:
- Miss Fernandes - 5F
- Mrs Thomson - 5T
Year 5, like every school year, is busy, action-packed and rewarding. We have exciting topics, lessons, activities and trips planned. We continue to develop our independence as learners, our growth mindsets and our resilience through making and learning from mistakes. We look forward to seeing what the year has to offer, and we want the children to have an exciting and fulfilling year.
Please keep an eye on this page for updates on things coming up!
Email address: year5@gmglt.co.uk
Year 5 Meet the Teacher 2026/2027
Autumn Term Overview:
Home Learning
All homework is set for Friday morning and due the following Friday. This includes.
Timetables
Our WAC topics
Autumn Term
How can change impact our lives?
Geography focus: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Spring Term
What does it mean to belong?
History focus: ‘Let’s settle this’ – Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
Summer Term
How does our perspective guide us?
Art focus: Landscapes and perspective
DT focus: Children's toys
Key dates for Year 5
- Friday 18th September - Dahlicious Day
- Tuesday 2nd February - Young Voices
- Monday 10th May - Stone Farm Residential
Please check back regularly for updates
PE kit days
Children should come dressed in their PE kit on PE and Games days. Children should have full school PE kit, earrings need to be taken out or taped up and watches should be removed. Please ensure your children have coats/jumpers on cooler days. PE kit days are:
- Tuesday- Games
- Thursday - 5T PE
- Friday - 5F PE