Year 5

Welcome to Year 5

Our Team

Mr. France

I am relatively new to St. Andrew’s, having joined the team in the summer of 2025. I have been teaching for the past ten years, most of which has been in Key Stage 2. I have a particular passion for History and Geography, and I am delighted to have taken on the role of History and Geography coordinator. Alongside History and Geography, my favourite subjects are English and Science. 

Outside the classroom, I love to travel and explore historical sites - from the Orkney Islands to the jungles of Mexico. I am also an enthusiastic gardener and enjoy growing a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables on my allotment. At home, I have two much loved pets; a budgie named Oden and a rabbit named Gallup. 

Mrs Standen

We are very lucky to have Mrs Standen this year in Class 5. Mrs Standen has been working at the school for 18 years in various year groups so knows the school very well. At home she enjoys walking her 2 dogs which keep her busy. Her favourite subjects are Art and DT. She is looking forward to learning about our topic Crime and Punishment in History.

Topics

The topics we will be covering this year are:

• Autumn 1 - Vicious Vikings.
• Autumn 2 - Fair trade.
• Spring 1 - Crime and punishment.
• Spring 2 - Natural disasters.
• Summer 1- World War 2.
• Summer 2- Traffic and travel.

Homework

Children will be set English, Maths and/or Topic homework weekly. The homework will relate to the work we have been doing in class that week or the work we will be doing in the upcoming week. Homework will be set on a Friday and children can receive £3 (School money) if they bring it back on Monday, £2 Tuesday and £1 Wednesday. Homework club for help and support will be on Tuesday break time.

Key Dates to Remember

Your child’s PE lessons will take place on a Tuesday and Thursday meaning children need to bring in their PE kits every Monday or be left in school. Full PE kit is expected during lessons with pumps that fit in case we decide to work outside and no jewellery is to be worn on this day.  

Even though I am new to school in Year 5 we have an open door policy. If you have anything that you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to come into school and speak to us. I will also be available on Dojo and Seesaw. 

Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to the year ahead.