Welcome to Year 5 

5W is taught by Mr. Walker
5R is taught by Miss. Roberts

The Year 5 teachers...

And our TAs... 

Welcome back to Year 5 and the Summer Term. We have attached some information about the summer term for Year 5, including topics and texts which we will be studying.

 

English 

This term, we will start of by exploring a range of different poems from the book ‘A Poem For Every Day of The Year’ written by Allie Esiri. This will expose children to a range of different writing styles to support their understanding of literature. We ask that children continue to read 5 times per week and for this to be logged on BoomReader.

We will be using the storybook ‘Kick’ to explore and write balanced arguments. The children will create a balanced argument using Kick as our stimulus. Afterwards, we will be looking at a range of poems.

Maths 

This term, there will be a heavy focus on shape and measure, decimals, position and direction. We will be studying translation, tessellation and reflection and how to calculate volume. To have a firm grasp on this area of maths, it is imperative that the children know their times tables up to 12 x 12, and the corresponding division facts.

Topic: 

For this term, in science we will study materials where we will be practically looking at their properties. In history, we will be studying British history, comparing similarities and differences with West Africa. In geography we will be looking at OS Maps and fieldwork. Our topic for RE is ‘Belief or Not Belief in God’ and in RHSE, we will be looking at ‘healthy’ lifestyles and exploring our goals!

PPA 

PPA will take place every Tuesday morning. PE for Year 5 will take place on a Monday and a Tuesday. PE kit should be worn to school by all classes on a Monday. Kit consists of black shorts, white t-shirt (with or without the school logo) children can wear grey or black joggers in the event of cold weather. This term, 5W and 5R will rotate between PE and Art during their PPA morning, so will need to wear their PE kits in school on a Tuesday. If your child cannot participate in swimming or PE for any reason, they must bring a letter explaining the reasons why as it is part of the curriculum. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

Homework 

This half term, we will be introducing homework books. The children will be given spellings and times tables every Tuesday. We ask that children complete the work that we send home to help support their learning and hand it in the following Monday. We still encourage children to read five times a week.

Routines 

Children who wish to walk home on their own must have permission enabled on Arbor. This can be completed via the App under consents. For your child's safety, children may bring in a mobile phone, if walking to and from school. Mobile phones MUST be handed in to the class teacher at the beginning of the day and must not be turned on until they leave school premises. Consent for mobile phones in school can be enabled via the Arbor App under consents. Your child may bring a small (must fit completely in their tray), named pencil case to school with their own equipment if they wish too.

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