Year 5
Welcome to the Year 5 page
Year 5 Team
Ross McCarthy
Year 5 Osprey Class Teacher / PE Subject LeaderTeaching Staff, Year 5
Eirini Avramidou
Year 5 Mallard Class TeacherTeaching Staff, Year 5
Aranzazu Perez Perdomo
Spanish Teacher / MFL Subject Leader / Art & DT Subject LeaderNursery, Reception, Teaching Staff, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Ina Davidson
Music TeacherNursery, Reception, Teaching Staff, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
- 8th October 2026
Year 5 and 6 Make Memories at the NFL
Year 5 and 6 Make Memories at the NFL
Our Year 5 and 6 children had an unforgettable experience attending the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The excitement and atmosphere were…
- 2nd October 2026
Year 5 Bring Viking Boats to Life
Year 5 Bring Viking Boats to Life
Year 5 have been developing their painting skills while creating their Viking figures, using different shades and techniques to add definition and detail to their Viking boats. They explored how…
- 9th September 2026
Ready, Set, Cycle into the New Academic Year
Ready, Set, Cycle into the New Academic Year
Cycling is back! Our first cycling sessions of the academic year started this week and the children have already been having a fantastic time! Through our sessions, children develop their…
- 14th July 2026
Viridis Music Festival 2026
Viridis Music Festival 2026
Our Viridis Music Festival was a fantastic celebration that brought our school community together through the power of music. We were treated to an incredible variety of performances from Orchard,…
- 12th June 2026
Tackle Year 5 in a Game of Basketball
Tackle Year 5 in a Game of Basketball
Year 5 visited Cardinal Pole Catholic School for an exciting basketball workshop, where they practised dribbling, passing and shooting while developing their teamwork skills. They showed great enthusiasm and sportsmanship…
- 15th May 2026
Day 6 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Day 6 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Our final day in Tenerife was certainly spectacular and eventful from beginning to end! Pupils were incredibly excited to return to our partner school, CEIP Maximiliano Gil, for one final…
- 14th May 2026
KS2 Rideout Cycle to Leyton Jubilee Park
KS2 Rideout Cycle to Leyton Jubilee Park
The KS2 Rideout Team cycled to the Leyton Jubilee Park as part of their after-school cycle training, enjoying the views and the fresh breeze on the journey there and back.
- 14th May 2026
Day 5 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Day 5 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Today was our long-awaited celebration beach day at Las Teresitas — and luckily, we were treated to the best weather of the entire trip. ¡Hurray! Nestled beneath the dramatic mountains…
- 13th May 2026
Day 4 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Day 4 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Today was a very special day as we travelled along the Tenerife coastline to visit our partner school, CEIP Maximiliano Gil. Our visit began with a tour of the school…
- 12th May 2026
Day 3 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Day 3 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Today, our pupils explored the agricultural side of island life with a visit to Las Margaritas banana plantation. After a filling buffe breakfast to get us energised for the day,…
- 11th May 2026
Day 2 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Day 2 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, pupils were ready for another exciting day exploring Tenerife. We began the morning with a walk down to the beachfront, where pupils were…
- 10th May 2026
Day 1 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Day 1 – Tenerife Trip May 2026
Today marked the start of our study visit as we travelled from London to the Canary Islands. Pupils from Southwold and Hoxton Garden Primary Schools arrived at Gatwick Airport full of excitement and…
- 29th April 2026
Year 5 PGL Trip – Day 3
Year 5 PGL Trip – Day 3
After breakfast and packing their bags ready for home, the children returned to their activities before lunch. In fencing, they refined their footwork, practised precise lunges and parries, and further…
- 28th April 2026
Year 5 PGL Trip – Day 2
Year 5 PGL Trip – Day 2
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we returned to our activities, starting with Sensory Trails. The children worked in pairs to develop their communication and listening skills by giving instructions to…
- 23rd April 2026
KS2 Rideout Cycle to The Engine House
KS2 Rideout Cycle to The Engine House
KS2 pupils cycled to The Engine House, the historic former pumping station located within Walthamstow Wetlands. How amazing!
- 3rd March 2026
Spring Holiday Homework Pieces
Spring Holiday Homework Pieces
Southwold celebrated some fantastic holiday homework completed over the half-term break! Children proudly shared their research and creative projects, which are now on display in their classrooms.
- 28th January 2026
Dreadwood Role Play with Year 5
Dreadwood Role Play with Year 5
Year 5 showed great enthusiasm and creativity in their literary lesson while reading Dreadwood. Through role play, they explored characters and deepened their understanding of the text. Their confident performances and…
- 23rd January 2026
Year 5 explore Spain
Year 5 explore Spain
Year 6 have been exploring Spain and its position within Europe. They used map-reading skills to locate the country and explored how its climate and landscape influence tourism.
- 16th October 2025
Celebrate World Week with Year 5
Celebrate World Week with Year 5
During World Week, Year 5 explored a country of their choice. They discovered its gifts to the global community — from stories and language to traditions, historical figures, and celebrations…
- 3rd October 2025
KS2 Handwriters of the Month
KS2 Handwriters of the Month
Congratulations to our KS2 Handwriters of the Month! They have been chosen for neat, cursive handwriting, as well as great posture and pride in their work. Fantastic role models!
- 26th September 2025
Bring a Significant Male to School 2025
Bring a Significant Male to School 2025
This week, Southwold celebrated Bring a Significant Male to School Day! Year 6 cracked Enigma codes, Year 5 played Mathopoly, and EYFS explored birthdays with cakes, cards and parties. Other…
- 16th May 2025
Day 5 – Turing Tenerife Trip May 2025
Day 5 – Turing Tenerife Trip May 2025
Today marked our final day at our partner school, and pupils made the most of every moment with their new Spanish friends. They joined in with a range of lessons,…
- 15th May 2025
Day 4 – Turing Tenerife Trip May 2025
Day 4 – Turing Tenerife Trip May 2025
Today, pupils enjoyed a sun-soaked day of adventure at Siam Park, one of the world’s top-rated water parks, alongside their Spanish peers from CEIP Princesa Tejina. Located in the south…
- 14th May 2025
Day 3 – Turing Tenerife Trip May 2025
Day 3 – Turing Tenerife Trip May 2025
Today, our pupils had a brilliant day at our partner school, CEIP Princesa Tejina. From a colourful aviary of Canarian birds to a climbing wall and spacious playground, the school…
