Welcome to class 5
Class 5 is taught by Ms Coleman (Tuesday - Friday) and Mrs Jones Clark (Monday)
Supported by Mrs Morse
We are very excited about the year ahead and will continue to support and encourage your children to develop a love of learning and to enjoy 'life in all its fullness'.
We hope you all had a fantastic summer and are ready to start a new year refreshed and rested.
Important information:
If your child is going home with someone other than a parent then please ensure you have written a note or spoken to someone in the office. As part of our Safeguarding Procedures, we must have permission before allowing your child to go home with someone else.
Children need to have a named drinks bottle in school every day.
Please ensure your child has appropriate outdoor clothing in school that is named.
As your child is now in Class 5, they are allowed to walk home by themselves, however you will need to provide written permission that you are happy for this to happen. Without this, the children will need to be collected from school.
What are we learning this term?
Maths: This half term the children will explore the place value of 6-digit numbers. They will investigate how to read, write and represent numbers in different ways before moving onto comparing, ordering and rounding.
English: We will learn how to write formal letters of application using persuasive techniques and write stories that are set in a different country and culture. We will also continue to focus on spelling patterns and adding more detail to our writing using a range of strategies including subordination.
Reading: We will be reading Shackleton's Journey - this is an exciting adventure that portrays the importance of team work and never giving up hope in the face of adversity. The story details the setbacks faced by Shackleton’s expedition to explore the South Pole.
Science: Our topic for this half term is Materials. Children will look at different materials and their properties. They will consider how they can change and whether the changes are reversible or not. They will work scientifically and carry out scientific investigations.
Geography : We will continue to look at where we would find the major countries and cities of the world. We will learn about biomes and how and why they change throughout the world. Comparing human and physical features that define Europe and America.
History : Our topic for this term is Ancient Greece. We will look at the Greek civilisation and learn how their actions influenced the world today.
Art/DT: In Art, we will learn a new technique called subtractive drawing. Children will use lines and spirals, along with bright colours and overlaying to create abstract landscapes. In DT, the children will think about the different diets around the world, exploring nutrition and having a go at making some of their own foods.
Computing: We will be learning about Computing Systems and Networks. The children will be developing their understanding of systems and networks and learning how information is transferred between systems and devices.
RE: This half term class 5 will explore the Christian faith. We will examine the links between biblical texts and Christian beliefs. We will also consider how the Christian belief of God being loving and holy makes the world a better place today.
Languages: We will continue to build our vocabulary and understanding of the French language.
PE: Our focus this term will be Football, Hockey and Swimming.
Swimming will be for 2 weeks starting on Monday 16th September. Please remember to sign permission slips and let Class 5 know if you can volunteer to walk to the Leisure pool.
Class routines
Tuesday - PE Kit to be worn all day
Thursday - Reading diaries to be checked and signed off.
Every day- Please make sure that your child has their reading book and diary with them in school.
How can you help?
P.E.
This term PE will be on a Tuesday.
All children must have their full PE kit on for these lessons. Children can come to school in their PE kit. Children with hair longer than their collar need to tie it up and children with earrings need to tape them or take them out.
Children are encouraged to use Doodle and/or Times Table Rock Stars at home at least 3 times a week.
Children need to read 5 times a week at home. Please ensure these are recorded in their reading diaries and signed by an adult. As the number of reads accumulates, they will climb the reading gem ladder and receive a certificate for each one. They can earn a book at the end of the year if they have reached platinum.
Useful websites:
Times tables games - Learn them all here!
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/mental-maths
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/mental-maths
Questions or Concerns
Please don't hesitate to e-mail me with any concerns, no matter how big or small, you or your child have. We will always endeavour to respond as quickly as we can and offer any support.
