Year 5
Welcome to Year 5:
Katherine Johnson Class & Nelson Mandela Class
Mr Jones is teaching Katherine Johnson Class this year and Mrs Hicks is the class teacher in Neslon Mandela.
Welcome
Welcome to year 5! We hope you find the information below useful. This information will help you support your child at home with the organisation of their week and their learning at home.
Key Times
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Homework |
Homework consists of: Daily Reading Weekly Spellings Times table Practise |
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PE |
In year 5, the PE days are Thursday and Friday. Please ensure that your child has their PE kit on these days. |
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Trips |
Due to current circumstances we are limiting trips and external visitors, but will work to provide enrichment opportunities. |
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Key Times |
For Year 5, the school day will begin at 8:45, and end at 3.30. Year 5s can start to come into school from 8.30. |
What are we learning?
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Literacy |
We will be reading FArTHER this term which explores the relationship between a father and son, and impossible dreams. We will focus on playscripts, poetry, and persuasive writing. |
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Maths |
In Maths we will be focusing on measure, specifically length and volume. We will also look at problem solving, and at consolidating this year’s learning. |
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Science |
Changes in materials will be our topic in Summer 2. We will look at reversible and irreversible changes, and at solutions and solutes. |
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Geography |
In Geography we will be learning about ecosystems, before moving on to think about fieldwork. |
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History |
Moving on from the Vikings, we will start to think about the Medieval period in Britain, trying to answer the question “Was life in a medieval village ‘nasty, brutish and short?’” |
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RE |
We will be focusing on Christianity this half-term, looking at what commitment means. |
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Computing |
This term we will complete our work on designing and creating games before moving to look at word processing. |
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Art |
In Art this half-term we will be thinking about textiles and creating art out of materials, focusing on “mola” designs. |
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French |
In Summer 2, we will continue working on expressing opinions, and trying to justify these opinions |
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PSHE |
In PSHE, we will be looking at the changes we go through during puberty |
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PE |
During Summer term we will be continuing with Athletics, building up to sports day towards the end of the term. |
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Music |
This will be the first half-term of music taught in school, so we will revise the learning that has been set this year. |
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DT |
In DT we will work on a project where we will create bird-boxes |
How can I help at home?
One of the key ways every parent can help is to ensure that your child is at school every day and on time. Other than this, the main way you can help is by ensuring that your child reads every day, for at least 30 minutes – this can be with you, or on their own, but it is the most effective way of ensuring that your child progresses and learns outside of school. Practising times tables frequently is vital, and children should be confident in their times tables by the end of year 4.
Children have logins for Times Table Rockstars, Literacy Planet and Purple Mash– please encourage them to use this frequently, as it will really help with their quick recall of mathematical facts.
If you have any questions, please talk to Mrs Hicks or Mr Jones, or you can arrange a meeting via Zoom.
Thanks,
Mrs Hicks and Mr Jones
