Welcome to Year 5

English: In English we will be studying the novel by CS Lewis, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.  We have several copies in school to share amongst the children, however it would be very helpful if you have a copy you could bring in for the term please.  As usual, please name the book and these will be kept safely in your child's tray.  

Maths : In maths, we will be teaching multiplication and division.

    Topic:  Our history topic for the new year is "Ancient Egyptians".

For further information about our topic see our year 5 curriculum page.

Homework

In  year 5 pupils are expected to complete weekly homework. Homework will be set every Wednesday to be handed in on Monday. In addition pupils are expected to change their reading book and read regularly at home.

 Homework: Activities from the grid to be completed and handed in by 08.04.19

English:  In English we will be looking at newspapers: features, language, layout, leading to writing own newspaper report.

Mathematics:  Online Mymaths. 

Remember to practise: Equivelant fractions, Ordering fractions, Improper and Mixed fractions, adding and subtracting fractions. Multiplying fractions, finding amounts of fractions.

Reading at Home: We strongly encourage children to read regularly at home, preferably daily. This week it will help if children read some newspapers to get familiar with how newspapers are written and presented.

Spellings: Spelling test on Monday 25th March 2019. Please note we have informed the children that we are working through the spelling lists again so that they can consolidate their learning and really know these words.

            Group 1

                           Group 2

Practice times tables facts. Here are some useful websites. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables                         http://www.mathschase.com/

English Glossary - Explanation of Terminology

Some useful websites for grammar and punctuation.

 https://www.theschoolrun.com/what-are-simple-compound-and-complex-sentences-0

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/articles/ztcp97h

 https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/clips/zvftsbk

PE

PE is every Wednesday and Thursday.  Please ensure your child has labelled PE kit in school. In KS2 we prefer the children to wear trainers rather than plimsolls in PE as they are more supportive.  

Clubs

Homework club:

                                               Diary dates

Parents Evenings Tues 12th & Weds 13th March.  You are welcome to view children's work Monday 11th in classrooms. 

 JCA - Weds 10th April - Friday 12th April. 

Break up for Easter Friday 12th April.

Teacher Training Day Monday 29th April 

The Year 5 Team is:

Mrs Khan and Mrs  Roberts.