Welcome to Year 5!
Meet the Staff:
Class Teacher: Emma Venkatachellum
Teaching Assistant: Beenu Shukla
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English and History
The extraordinary true story of Ice Trap inspires this term, our English lessons! Shackleton’s Incredible Expedition. Set against the backdrop of Antarctic exploration in the early 20th century, this gripping tale ties closely with our History of learning about notable explorers and their impact on the world.
Through this text, pupils will engage in:
- Letter Writing: Crafting a persuasive letter to Shackleton, convincing him of their suitability to join his brave crew.
- Poetry Exploration: Delving into poetry to express the emotions and resilience of the crew as they face the harsh Antarctic conditions.
- Soliloquies: Stepping into Shackleton’s shoes, pupils will write and perform dramatic monologues reflecting on his leadership and decisions during the expedition.
Our weekly spelling and grammar focus will ensure pupils develop strong technical writing skills while immersing themselves in the gripping narrative of this historical adventure.
Maths
In Maths, we are exploring:
- Fractions: Learning to add, subtract, and multiply fractions with confidence.
- Decimals and Percentages: Understanding the relationships between fractions, decimals, and percentages and applying these concepts to solve practical problems.
Through real-world contexts and interactive lessons, pupils will build their mathematical fluency. Daily practice using IXL is strongly recommended to consolidate classroom learning.
Science
Our Science focus this term is Forces, and pupils will investigate:
- Gravity: Understanding how it affects objects and movement.
- Friction: Exploring how different surfaces impact motion.
- Air Resistance: Conducting experiments to see how objects interact with air.
We will also study Sir Isaac Newton, his discoveries, and their profound impact on the scientific world. Practical experiments will make these concepts engaging and relatable.
PE and Enrichment Activities
PE will take place every Wednesday, and children must come to school in their correct PE kits.
- Computing: Wednesdays
- Music: Wednesdays
- Spanish: Fridays
Daily Timetable
- Morning: Arithmetic or Reading Comprehension, Maths, and English
- Afternoon: Accelerated Reader time, Arithmetic, and a rotation of Humanities, Art, DT, Science, RE, or PSHE
Ways to Support Your Child at Home
- Encourage your child to read their Accelerated Reader book for at least 30 minutes daily.
- Practice weekly spellings sent home.
- Ensure completion of IXL homework for Maths and English.
Let's make Spring 1 a term full of discovery, creativity and achievement!