Hamstel Junior School
Hamstel Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ - 01702 468048
Excellence in Everything
Year 5
Over the year, the children will be taught a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a range of opportunities to support and extend their learning.
More information about the curriculum at Hamstel Junior School can be found under ‘Curriculum’.
Meet the team
5W- Year group leader
Mrs Woolf
5BK
Mrs Bentley and Mrs King
5L
Mr Lynch
5Mu
Miss Murphy
5Wa
Mr Wallis
Library
Children should have their library books in school every day.
Monday - 5BK, 5Mu and 5W
Tuesday - 5Wa
Wednesday - 5L
PE
Please note these days are subject to change and children should always have their PE kit in school.
Tuesday - 5L, 5Mu and 5W
Wednesday - 5BK, 5Mu, 5W, and 5Wa
Thursday - 5BK
Friday - 5L and 5Wa
Key Dates 2024-2025
Homework
* Dates may be liable to change, please use as a guide.
Homework expectations for each week
Year 5
Reading - daily reading for approx. 25 minutes
Spelling - weekly spelling task - searching the books read at home for words matching the weekly spelling pattern/ learning the list of 'Words We Need to Know'
Maths - daily practice of the key skills (KIRFs) as outlined for each half term.
Additional homework will also be set for those children attending 11+ clubs or receiving additional support
TT Rock Stars - Practising your tables regularly will really help you learn them and speed up your recall. Using TT Rock Stars will help you. Aim to practise your tables every day.