Welcome to Woodpeckers! My name is Miss Mundy, and I’m so excited to be your new Year 5 Woodpeckers class teacher! I know we’ve got a fantastic year ahead — full of new learning, fun, and plenty of exciting adventures together.

What You Can Expect This Year

In our class, we will:

• Be a family that supports one another, competing only with ourselves to grow and improve. We’ll fill our space with positivity, celebrate each other’s successes, and always lift each other up.
• Practice kindness in everything we do.
• Stay curious by asking lots of questions and exploring new ideas.
• Embrace mistakes as powerful opportunities to learn and grow.
• Be brave, taking risks and facing challenges with confidence.

Contact

If you have a question or your child has any worries please contact me via email.

Class teacher contact:  admin@mountnessing.essex.sch.uk

PE and forest school

This year our PE days will be Thursdays and Fridays. Children need to come into school wearing their full Mountnessing PE kits on these days please. 

Writing Challenge 

 If you would like an extra writing challenge to complete at home, have a go at the BBC's 500 words story writing challenge. You can earn some pompoms for your class! bbc 500 words challenge - Search

Handwriting and spelling expectations

As children move through Year 5, they are expected to spell an increasing range of challenging words accurately, including those from the Year 5 and 6 statutory spelling list. They learn to use prefixes, suffixes, and spelling patterns confidently and are encouraged to proofread their work to correct errors. In handwriting, pupils should write neatly, fluently, and legibly, using joined handwriting consistently. They should develop the stamina to write at length while maintaining correct letter formation, spacing, and presentation across all subjects.

Reading Information

Reading regularly is one of the most important ways children can improve their fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and enjoyment of books. We ask all Year 5 pupils to read for at least 15 minutes every day at home. Each reading session should be recorded in their reading record.  Regular entries help us to monitor progress and encourage positive reading habits, supporting children to become confident and enthusiastic readers.

100 Best Books 9-11 | BookTrust

Books for 9 - 12 year olds | Penguin Books UK

Attendance

Good attendance is key to helping children achieve their full potential. Every day in school provides valuable learning opportunities, helps children build friendships, and develops confidence and routines. We ask parents and carers to support us by ensuring children attend school every day and arrive on time wherever possible. By working together, we can give every child the best chance to thrive and succeed.

Uniform expectations

We are proud of our school uniform and ask all children to wear it correctly each day. A smart uniform helps children feel part of our school community, promotes a sense of belonging, and ensures everyone is ready to learn. Thank you for your support in helping children come to school dressed appropriately and prepared for the day ahead.