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Year 5

EMrs Hodgson, Mrs Dowdeswell and Mrs Abbate hope you had a good half term holiday- welcome back for Spring 2!

 

     

   Writing 

During this half-term we will be exploring two texts! First, we will continue our learning from Spring 2 on The Explorer by Katherine Rundell. This fantastically adventurous book has caught our imaginations, and has set the perfect backdrop for us to write our own continuations of Fred, Con, Lila and little Max's story. After The Explorer, we will then look at the text Everest. Focusing on the magnificent mountain range, we will apply our Geographical learning of mountains from Spring 2 to make our own fact sheet!

   

We will be using sentence-stacking lessons to build upon our ideas as we focus on new writing styles and techniques to engage our readers. We will work both collaboratively and independently to write, edit and publish our work.

 

   Reading 

In Year 5 we love to read! We really enjoy hearing about all the different books you have been reading in school or at home. It is so important to make sure we read daily as this helps with our imaginations, develops and improves our language, and it helps us to develop our own writing skills.

During our whole class reading lessons this half-term, Year 5 will be studying the book, 'Wonder' alongside exploring a variety of other fiction and non-fiction extracts. We will be practising our reading fluency, understanding word meanings in context, summarising and answering retrieval questions. We will use our inference skills to zoom in closer as we look at themes, characters and events in the texts. 

   Maths 

Across the year, we will be challenging and developing our knowledge of place value, addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. As we work through the four operations, we will apply our mathematical knowledge to various word problems. The children will work on solving word problems with increasing independence, using manipulatives from around the classroom to build their confidence before moving onto pictorial and abstract representations. 

This half-term, our focus in Maths will include shapes, position and direction, and decimals. 

Through all of these units we will be exploring increasingly complex processes, so don't forget to keep logging onto TTRS to build confidence and speed in your times tables.  

    RE

In our RE lessons this half-term, our unit is called 'To the Ends of the Earth.' Through this, we will be exploring what the Sacrament of Confirmation is, what it represents, how it can be celebrated, and the signs and symbols commonly associated with it. This will lead us nicely into the next focus of the unit- the Holy Spirit. As Pentecost approaches we will learn more about what the Holy Spirit is, how it manifests in the different Sacraments, and how it helps Christians live better lives. Before the May holiday we will also have an opportunity to learn about the Glorious Mysteries- adding to our previous learning on the Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries. 

    Science 

This half-term in Science, Year 5 will be learning about Earth and Space. We will explore which planets make up our solar system, and gather different facts about each planet and how they are different. We will then focus specifically on the Earth, Sun and Moon to see how each has a relationship with the other. We'll also dive into the different theories that have historically been accepted about space and the earth, like that the sun orbits the earth, and how great thinkers were punished for their scientific understanding. 

By the end of the unit, the children will be able to explain that the earth is a celestial body which interacts with our Solar System, but the Solar System doesn't revolve around it.

 

History 

 

This half term in History, we are learning about The Normans. We will begin by learning about the different contenders for the throne in 1066 and will then look at the Battle of Stamford Bridge and The Battle of Hastings. We will explore what life was like back then and the importance of the Domesday Book.

 

Geography

Geography is not covered in Summer 1. Instead they will do History. In Spring 2, we explored different mountains. We began by learning more about what makes a mountain, and then delved into their formations and how different mountains look around the globe. We had a chance to think about mountains on several different continents, so and have made ourselves well-equipped for our learning in Writing!

(Photos from Autumn 2 learning)

  

 

Design Technology

This half term in Design and Technology, the children will be learning about structures, specifically bridges. They will begin by learning about different bridge types and will then test different materials and shapes to see which are the strongest. They will then move on to planning and creating their own bridge! Finally, they will evaluate their finished bridge, including suggesting future improvements.

 

Art 

Art is not covered in Summer 1, we will be doing DT instead. Last half term, we learned about landscape and human form. The children looked carefully at sculptures by Henry Moore and described and sketched the shapes, forms, and textures they could see. They experimented with curves, hollows, and textures before planning and creating their final piece - a clay sculpture based on Moore's work. The unit culminated in the children sharing their work and with them writing a reflection explaining their sculpture choices, inspiration, and textures.

 

Last Term, we enjoyed our forest school session, where we created our own symbols and motifs to represent the forest.

 

Computing-

This half term we will be completing our Video Design unit. We will be working in teams to plan, record, edit and review our own video based on our knowledge from last half term! We will be considering the best angles to use, and how different frames can be used to show a video audience different information.  

Physical Education 

Athletics and Gymnastics

This half term in Physical Education, Year 5 will be building on their prior knowledge and skills of Athletics and Gymnastics. In Athletics, they will practise and refine their throwing, running and jumping skills and will learn the importance of stamina. To finish the topic, the children will complete an obstacle course over an increased distance. In Gymnastics with Coach Danny, they will concentrate on their jumping skills both on the mat and from equipment. They will practice sequences in canon and unison that include a change of level and direction and will end the topic by performing these. 

Homework 

 

Reading

Children should read for at least 15 minutes per day. Please record your child's reading homework in their reading diary. These will be checked daily.

Arithmetic

Children should be learning their timetables for at least 10 minutes per day on TTRS.

 Click here to access Times Tables Rockstars.

Spelling

Children should be practising their spellings for at least 10 minutes per day on Spelling Frame. Children should complete their online spelling test on Tuesday or Wednesday to be ready for their test on Thursday morning. 

Maths / Writing/ Reading

Children will receive a weekly piece of homework based around their learning in either maths, writing or reading on a rotated basis. This will be given out on a Monday and needs to be returned to school on Thursday morning. This homework should take around 20 minutes to complete. 

 

Walking Home Alone

 In preparation for high school, children in Year 5 and Year 6 whose parents have given written consent will be allowed to walk home alone at the end of the day. If you would like your child to walk home alone, please contact our school office at clerical@stsaviours.cheshire.sch.uk

Mobile phones

Children in Year 5 who are walking home may bring a mobile phone to school. During the day it will be switched off and kept safely in the classroom stock cupboard where children cannot access it. They will be handed to children at the end of the day to go home.

All classrooms have clocks, but children may wear a simple analogue or digital watch to school as it can help them learn to tell the time. However, no Apple or smartwatches please. These will be considered as a mobile device.

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