This page will be updated with information throughout the year. Keep popping in to find out what is going on in Year 5.
Summer Term
Miss Rockett/ Mr Wood (5R)
Mrs Bhatoe (5B)
Mr Hayat (5H)
Support Staff
Mrs Sherwood (PPA cover)
Miss Hinton (PPA/PE cover)
Miss Smith
Miss Jones
Mrs Webb (1:1 support)
We will continue to develop the children’s knowledge of decimals by adding, subtracting and multiplying/dividing by 10, 100 and 1000. We will look at the properties of 2D and 3D shapes and strengthen the children’s reasoning on shape, including regular and irregular polygons. The children will be using protractors to measure angles, in shapes and around a point. They will be able to draw and identify parallel and perpendicular lines and then move on to reflecting and translating shapes with co-ordinates. We will also be converting between imperial and metric units of measurements. The children will continue to develop their fluency with daily fluency sessions, regular access to TT Rock stars, and weekly arithmetic tests as well as developing their concept of telling the time and time duration. Reasoning skills will continue to develop during every Maths lesson, through written responses and mathematical (White Rose) challenges.
We will begin the term looking at different forms of poetry, where the children will be given the opportunity to write reverse poems, haikus and poems which contain metaphors and other types of figurative language. Our genres of writing covered include: persuasive writing, balanced discussion writing, newspaper reports, as well as a narrative wishing story. Within these units, children will be taught the tools needed to write successfully in each genre as well as developing their SPaG skills in these lessons. Reading will be promoted through daily guided reading, daily story time sessions as well as a weekly reading comprehension.
This topic is about knowing and understanding the different rainforests around the world and their locations, as well as a look into what species of animals and tribes live there. We will discuss the current issues that surround rainforests such as: deforestation, endangered species and palm oil.
We will have our annual visit from ‘Rainforest Dave,’ who will bring along artefacts, photos and even his own animals from the rainforests across the world for the children to hold and experience. We will be holding a rainforest inspired workshop for parents/carers to attend which involves an Art/Design & Technology activity.
This term, our focus will be on the Ancient Maya civilisation. The children will develop their understanding of who they were, where they lived and what their life was like. They will be researching and learning about the culture, rituals and symbolic beliefs of this early civilisation. We will discuss possible reasons behind the demise of the Maya civilisation, making links to deforestation, war and droughts. The children will be given the opportunity to discuss each area and form their own opinions and conclusions. Throughout the topic, we will also take a look at how different tribes have survived over time and what dangers they have faced over the years. Within this lesson, we will also explore how the recent pandemic affected these indigenous and uncontacted tribes.
Through the study of the Rainforest, the children will look at the human impact on the land discussing deforestation and the use of palm oil. They will explore the importance of Amazon’s tribes, animals and companies. They will further solidify the skills of using longitude and latitude to locate areas within the world ensuring an understanding of the key geographical language they have encountered so far. The children’s locational knowledge will have a focus on North and South America and identify the features of these lands, in particular the Amazon rain forest. The children will develop an understanding of the structure of the rainforest examining the layers within. They also will examine the tribes that live within the area and gain an understanding of their lifestyles and culture.
The children will be using the gridding method to create detailed observational drawings. They will begin by working co-operatively as a class to produce a large-scale drawing before going on to produce individual pieces. Within this unit, we will focus on negative and positive space as well as developing the children’s skills with a range of different media. Finally, the children will create a final piece using different textures, which will allow them to apply the skills that they have developed.
This term, we will be creating a moving toy using cams to link with our rainforest topic. We will begin by evaluating existing designs and researching what works well and why. The children will use a range of tools and equipment such as: saws, glue-guns and wood. They will learn how to make an effective join, measure accurately and cut to a specific angle/measurement. They will also assess which cams would be best for them to use and then appropriately decorate their moving toy. They will finish the topic by evaluating their moving toy.
This term, the children will learn how to measure the level of friction using scientific equipment (Newton meters) and what materials affect the amount of friction, through practical investigations. There is also a focus on gravity and how particular objects fall through the air. The children will be able to carry out their own experiments exploring the drag forces such as air resistance, water resistance and up thrust. We will discuss and explore the importance of levers, gears and pulleys. We will find out how force can be transferred through these devices and how they allow a smaller force to have a greater effect. As part of our RSHE work, children will also be taught about changes that occur to the body during puberty and there will be an optional session on conception.
PE kits should be in school at all times. Children will take them home at half term to be washed and ready for the next half term. The kit should include: a white t-shirt, royal blue shorts and black PE pumps. Plain black or navy jogging bottoms can be worn in the winter. PE kits can be purchased from Ace Embroidery https://ais.ace-online.co.uk/catalogue. Please make sure that your child takes off any jewellery before coming into school, unless it is for religious purposes where they need to cover with a sweatband. If your child is unable to participate in PE, please send them in with a note.
PE lessons take place on:
5H - Monday
5R - Wednesday
5B -Thursday
Homework is set every week online. For Maths homework, we will be encouraging children to use Times Table Rockstars, which will be set on a Monday to the following Sunday. English/Maths/Topic homework task will be alternated and set each week, using either Purple Mash or Education City. Some additional homework may be asked for throughout the term which will be prompts for in class work.
The children's login details will be given out for the children to stick on to the front/ or back of their reading records for safe keeping.
Please encourage your child to read daily and listen to them at least once a week and sign their reading diary. During guided reading sessions, the class teacher will sign the children's reading diaries.
Your child will be tested on their spellings every Friday morning.
At the start of every half-term, a spelling list will be sent home with your child. Please ensure that your child learns their spellings and are tested on them at home where possible. The spellings can also be accessed on Spelling Frame, where the children can practise their weekly spellings through a range of engaging games, as well as being able to participate in mock/practice tests. Please note that the meaning and understanding of the spellings are important to the spelling test too. The children will be given the spelling in a context. Even though the children will learn and practice spellings from a set rule, the maximum spellings on a test will be 14.
Please find the link below to all of the spelling lists for the Summer term. Try to find the definition of the words and use them within a sentence, as this can help to broaden the children's vocabulary within lessons. The children will be tested on their spellings every Friday morning.
Please can you encourage and remind children to wear black school shoes to school and not trainers. Our children look so smart when they are in full school uniform and we would like the same standards for everyone.
Also, a gentle reminder that mobile phones are not permitted to be brought into school. If there is a particular reason why your child needs to bring a phone into school, please speak to the office staff as there are certain conditions that are outlined in a letter and a form needs to be signed.
Key Dates
Spring:
Monday 8th January- Term starts
Friday 9th February- Inset day (whole school closed)
Monday 19th February- Back to school after half term
Wednesday 21st February- Tudor day
Thursday 29th February- Movie Night
Wednesday 6th March- Book fair starts (Junior site)
Monday 11th March- Book fair finishes (Junior site)
Monday 11th March- 5H Tudor house workshop
Tuesday 12th March- Parents' Evening day 1
Wednesday 13th March- Parents' Evening day 2
Thursday 14th March- 5B Tudor house workshop
Friday 15th March- 5R Tudor house workshop
Thursday 21st March- 'Spring bop' disco
Friday 22nd March- Term ends
For the latest up-to-date news and events please link the school calendar to your personal calendar at our website:
https://www.abbeyfederation.co.uk/diary/grid/2022/09/
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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