Welcome to
Year 5

Contact details

Mrs Wren:
d.wren@bordon-junior.hants.sch.uk

Mrs Parkinson:
j.parkinson@bordon-junior.hants.sch.uk

Useful Links

• Microsoft Teams
• Mymaths
• TT Rockstars
• Mindfulness from Smiling Mind
• Accelerated Reader
• Century

Mrs Wren’s recommended read for October

A tale of wild hope and thrilling adventure on the rooftops of Paris, Rooftoppers is a multi-award-winning modern classic from internationally bestselling author Katherine Rundell

Everyone tells Sophie that she was orphaned in a shipwreck – found floating in a cello case on the English Channel on her first birthday. But Sophie is convinced her mother also survived.

When the Welfare Agency threatens to separate her from her guardian and send her to an orphanage, Sophie takes matters into her own hands, starting with the only clue she has…

Mrs Parkinson’s recommended read for October

‘The Last Bear’ follows the story of April, a spirited young girl who finds herself on a remote island in Norway. Amidst the desolate landscape, she encounters a polar bear, who she names simply as ‘Bear’. As their friendship blossoms, the book beautifully illustrates the resilience and compassion that can exist between humans and wildlife. The narrative is rich with emotional depth, offering readers a window into the enduring power of friendship and empathy.