Year 5/6 Blogpost - Welcome to the New School Year!

Dear Parents,

A huge welcome to you if you are joining us here in Year 5/6 and a big hello if you were with us last year! The children have had a very busy week and have all settled in well to their new classes. It is so great to see the children smiling when they are coming into school each day. 

Our weekly blog is the best way to receive communication from us. We will also use the Class Dojo from time to time when needed. If you have not received your child's log in please ask their teacher.

ROUTINES

• Messages to staff on the gate in the morning.

• Please ensure that children come on to the school grounds on their own.

• Please send in a note or email the office if collection arrangements are different to normal.

• Please call the office if collection arrangements change during the day.

• Please label all clothing including their tie.

• Ring the office if your child is off sick – must be clear for 48hrs before returning to school. 

• Please notify the office of any changes to mobile numbers or email addresses.

• Our PE day will be on Wednesdays.

• Snacks - Please provide fruit or vegetables for your child’s snack in a named, reusable container.

• Homework is set every Friday and will need to be handed in by the following Wednesday.

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 11

Year 6 Pg 6

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 33-34

Year 6 Pg 32-35

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it.

• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 3’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practise on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school.

EXTRA HOMEWORK

• School Councillor - if you would like to be considered for this role, please prepare a presentation for you to share with your class next week.

Remember, you can either type out any extra homework on a Google document and share it with your teacher or hand write neatly onto paper and bring it into school.
Please ask for help if you are unsure!

INTRODUCING OUR AMAZING YEAR 5/6 TEACHERS

MANUKA CLASS

Hi there. My name is Mrs Hurley and I am very excited to be your child's teacher this year. I cannot wait to get to know your child over the coming year. Mrs Holland (LSA) works alongside me to support all our children. The happiness and safety of your child is very important to me, if you ever have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to come and see me. My classroom door is always open.

DAISY CLASS

Welcome!
I am Miss Harvey and will be teaching the year fives. Miss Chapman and Mrs Wright are the class LSA's who will also be here with me to support your children. 
I love Down Hall, both as a member of staff and as a parent and I am looking forward to a fantastic year with your children.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to pop into class or message us on the Class Dojo.
If you would like to speak to us feel free to call the office and we will get back to you when we can. 

Have a fabulous weekend,
Mrs Hurley and Miss Harvey

Year 5/6 Blog 03.07.26

 

Friday, 26 June 2026

Year 5/6 Blog 03.07.26

Dear Parents/ Carers,

We had a lovely day for sports day today and enjoyed competing with our houses. Year 6 have been extremely busy with their production rehearsals and year 5 have been shining through their assessments this week, showing everything they have learnt this year. Well done to everyone!

Tue 30 Jun, 09:35 (3 days ago)

***YEAR 6 LEAVERS' PERFORMANCE ***

We hope you have received the letter outlining all the key information. If not, please click on the link in this week's newsletter.

***YEAR 6 LEAVERS' ASSEMBLY***

Monday 13th July - Year 6 Leavers' Assembly 2pm

Please come to the hall via the Brooklyn Drive entrance from 1.50pm. All gates will be opened.

Sweyne Transition Day

Due to the cancelation of today's transition day due to the weather, this will now take place on Friday 10th July 2026.

Message from Miss Smith:

                        RACE FOR LIFE
We will be running our Race for Life next Friday (14th June).
Everyone will be taking part and children should come in PE Kit on the day. Children will also be given a card next week to bring home so they

can write the name of the person for whom they are running.

Please bring this in on Friday with a

safety pin so it can be worn on the day.

A Just Giving page is available for you to donate directly to Race for Life. This page will be open until the end of term. 

https://www.justgiving.com/page/down-hall-primary-school-2?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Diary Dates

Monday 6th July- District Sports (KS2)

Tuesday 7th July - Year 6 Production Dress Rehearsal at Sweyne School (morning only)

3:15 - 4pm - Open school - come in and see your children's work and check out their new class

Thursday 9th July (6pm) - Year 6 Production at Sweyne School. Please see our Class Dojo for

more details.

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling Rule - None this week due to assessments

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

• This week's times table is: Practise mixed tables on TTRS

We hope that you have a fabulous weekend!

Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Greenfield and Miss Harvey

Year 5/6 Blog 26.06.26

Dear Parents/ Carers,

We hope you have had a lovely week. Well done to all the children for their incredible work this week despite the extreme heat. We have been blown away by the Year 6's commitment during their production rehearsals.

Sweyne Transition Day

Due to the cancelation of today's transition day due to the weather, this will now take place on Friday 10th July 2026.

Diary Dates

Friday 3rd July - Sports Day (whole school, all day)

Friday 3rd July- PTA Summer Disco *change of date

Monday 6th July- District Sports (KS2)

Tuesday 7th July - Year 6 Production Dress Rehearsal at Sweyne School (morning only)

Thursday 9th July (6pm) - Year 6 Production at Sweyne School. Please see our Class Dojo for

more details.

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS - CGP BOOKS

Due to the number of absences, we will give the children's homework out on Monday with page numbers then. Your child will have until Thursday to bring their books back in.

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling Rule - Year 5 are looking at Maths vocabulary.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

• This week's times table is: 12s

We hope that you have a fabulous weekend and that all the dad's, grandad's and father figures have a lovely day on Sunday!

Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Greenfield and Miss Harvey

Year 5/6 19.06.26

Year 5/6 Blog 19.06.26

Dear Parents/ Carers,

We hope you have had a lovely week. Year 6 are well underway with their rehearsal of 'Madagascar'

Please see us if you have any costume queries. We have added a list to our Google classroom - please start thinking about sourcing your child's costume.

DIARY DATES

Friday 26th June - Year 6 Transition Day - Sweyne and Fitzwimarc only

Friday 3rd July - Sports Day (whole school, all day)

Friday 3rd July- PTA Summer Disco *change of date

Monday 6th July- District Sports (KS2)

Tuesday 7th July - Year 6 Production Dress Rehearsal at Sweyne School (morning only)

Thursday 9th July (6pm) - Year 6 Production at Sweyne School. Please see our Class Dojo for

more details.

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS - CGP BOOKS

Year 5

Maths - 84-85

GPS - 96-98

Year 6 

Maths - 76-77

GPS - 90-91

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling Rule - Year 5 are looking at maths vocabulary.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

• This week's times table is: 9s

We hope that you have a fabulous weekend and that all the dad's, grandad's and father figures have a lovely day on Sunday!

Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Greenfield and Miss Harvey

Year 5/6 Blog 12.06.26

 

Year 5/6 Blog 12.06.26

 Dear Parents/ Carers,

We have had a very busy week finishing off with a great TTRS Day! Check out the newsletter for our fabulous photos!

DIARY DATES

Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June - Book Fair (after school, except for Thursday 18th)

Wednesday 17th June - Quad Kids (Year 5/6)

Thursday 18th June - Father’s Day Tea (after school)

Friday 19th June - PTA Father’s Day Sale

Friday 3rd July - Sports Day (whole school, all day)

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS - CGP BOOKS

Year 5

Maths - P46+47

GPS - P94+95

Year 6 

Maths - P82+83

GPS - P92

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practice these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to:

• Spelling Rule - Year 5 are looking at maths vocabulary.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

• This week's times table is:  12s

We hope that you have a fabulous weekend!

Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Greenfield and Miss Harvey

Year 5/6 Blog 5.06.26

 Dear Parents/ Carers,

We've had a great start to the beginning of Summer 2 and are pleased to see the children back with smiles and ready to get back into the swing of things. This is a jam-packed half-term, so please keep your eyes open for news being shared on Dojo, newsletters and here on the blog. 

DIARY DATES

Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th June - The Children’s Society Safe in Essex Workshops

Wednesday 10th June - The Sweyne School transition meeting with Year 6 (9am)

Wednesday 10th June - Kwik Cricket Tournament (Year 5/6 girls)

Friday 12th June – TTRS Day

Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June - Book Fair (after school, except for Thursday 18th)

Wednesday 17th June - Quad Kids (Year 5/6)

Thursday 18th June - Father’s Day Tea (after school)

Friday 19th June - PTA Father’s Day Sale

Friday 3rd July - Sports Day (whole school, all day)

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS - CGP BOOKS

Year 5

Maths - P31

GPS - P23

Year 6 

Maths - P86 & 87

GPS - P70 - 71

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practice these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to:

• Spelling Rule - 62

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

• This week's times table is:  9s

We hope that you have a fabulous weekend!

Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Greenfield and Miss Harvey

Year 5/6 Blogpost 22.05.26

Dear Parents/Carers,
Happy Friday again. Happy half-term! We hope that the children manage to have lots of fun and are well rested to come back in June for the final stretch of our academic year. Please ensure that children are sent to school wearing sun-cream and have hats to give shade in the warmer weather. As jumpers and cardigans are likely to be removed, please make sure that they are labelled so that they can be returned should they be left anywhere.

The children had a fantastic time on the Isle of Wight. I hope that they have lots of fun stories and photos to share. Thank you to all of the staff who gave up their time to spend the week with the children. Photos have been uploaded to the Instagram Down Hall page.  

DIARY DATES
Friday 22nd May - Last Day of Term. Wellbeing Day
Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May- Half Term Holiday
Monday 1st June - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd June - Return to School
Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th June - The Children’s Society Safe in Essex Workshops
Wednesday 10th June - Kwik Cricket Tournament (Year 5/6 girls)
Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June - Book Fair (after school, except for Thursday 18th)
Wednesday 17th June - Quad Kids (Year 5/6)
Thursday 18th June - Father’s Day Tea (after school)
Friday 19th June - PTA Father’s Day Sale
Friday 3rd July - Sports Day (whole school, all day)

No homework has been set over the holidays - please continue to read regularly but do go outside and enjoy some sunshine and fresh air!

Lots of love,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Miss Harvey