Swifts: Year 5

Welcome to Swifts Class

Swifts are incredible birds known for their speed, energy, and ability to fly long distances without stopping. Just like our class, they are determined, resilient, and always on the move! In Year 5, Swifts will be great learners — working hard, supporting one another, and soaring to new heights in everything we do.

In Swifts, we understand the importance of living out our school values every day. Just like the birds we are named after, we aim to soar to new heights by making positive learning and behaviour choices. This helps us reach our full potential and be strong role models for others across the school.

Homework

Project Ideas

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Number Knowledge

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Word List

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When we are spotted flying high with our values, we are rewarded with house points and marbles. As a class, we have chosen the rewards we would like to work towards — take a look at what we’re aiming for below!

150 marbles	300 marbles	450 marbles	600 marbles
30 minutes busy time	45 minutes computer time	PJs, popcorn and film afternoon	Non-school uniform day

Our Class Teacher - Miss Hoyer

It’s such a joy to be welcomed into the St Mary’s family and to be teaching Year 5 this year. Together, we’ll be living out our school values of Learning, Transforming, and Growing as we take on new challenges and celebrate our achievements along the way.

When I’m not in the classroom, you’ll often find me outside going for a walk, drinking coffee with friends or enjoying a good book.

Our Class book - Leila and the Blue Fox

Year 5 will be reading 'Leila and the Blue Fox'. The story follows a determined little fox on an epic journey across ice, snow and frozen oceans under the endless daylight of the Arctic summer. At the same time, a girl called Leila sets out on her own journey across the sea to find the mother who left her. With the help of the brave blue fox, Leila rediscovers herself, her courage, and the bond she thought she had lost.