Monarch Class

CLASS TEACHER – Mr. Pinchbeck

Learning Support Assistant: Mrs. Court

Year Groups: 5 & 6

WELCOME TO MONARCH CLASS

In Monarch Class, children are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards learning through curiosity, creativity and resilience. They enjoy exploring new ideas, working collaboratively and celebrating their achievements. Over the course of the year, they will grow in independence and confidence, building the knowledge and skills they need to become enthusiastic, capable learners ready for the next stage of their journey.

Our day

In Monarch Class we revisit prior learning from Year 3 and 4 and build on this foundation as we move through Year 5 as well as adding new learning in Year 6. Our mornings typically consist of English and Maths lessons broken into different focus areas e.g. spelling; grammar and punctuation; reading comprehension; writing for English. For maths, there will be an arithmetic focus session as well as a longer maths lesson following our maths curriculum overview.

Morning Break: 10:30 – 10:45

Lunchtime: 12:15 – 13:15

Afternoon sessions comprise of one or two foundation subjects such as art, music, French, RE, geography, history, PE, PSHE, DT or science.

Homework & Reading

Homework is sent home once a week and from time to time, children will also be given small, creative projects linked to one of the foundation subjects. These are designed to be enjoyable and engaging and complement children’s wider learning. If children struggle with an aspect of homework, they are encouraged to ask for help during the week.

Homework can be completed and returned early if preferred.

In addition to their homework, children are expected to read at home a minimum of four times per week.

Daily Essentials

• Water bottle
• Reading book & log
• PE kit
• Coat (weather dependent)

 Curriculum Overviews 2026-2027