Year 5 Spring 2 Newsletter

Year 5 Spring 2 Information

26/02/2018

Dear Parents/Carers, Welcome back after the half term holiday, we hope you had a restful break. As we start the Lentern half term leading to Easter, we hope you find the following information useful: Homework: This term, we have decided to trial something different to the usual weekly homework. We are hoping that this will give children and families more flexibility regarding when homework is handed in and also give children the opportunity to enjoy learning through the wider curriculum. Our focus this half term is ‘Religion’.

A letter was sent home this week explaining this half term’s tasks, do get in touch if you have any questions.

Physical Education:

OAA (Outdoor Adventurous Activity)

GYMNASTICS

GAMES

5SME

WED

THURS

FRI

5NM

MON

TUES

THURS

As we offer such a wide range of sporting opportunities, not only throughout the curriculum but after school and during lunchtimes, it is strongly advised that children bring their PE kit (including trainers) to school every day.

Curriculum Religion: This half term is particularly special as we prepare for Easter. The children will begin their preparation with memories and linking this to Jesus’ words at the last supper “Do this in memory of me”. They will then explore the impact of Jesus’ sacrifice for us and how Lent is a time for sacrifice and remembrance. We will also be looking at the Hindu religion as part of our ‘World Religions’ work; we will be organising a class trip to the local Hindu temple and will be in touch with dates as soon as we can.

Literacy: The children will be travelling to far off lands of mystery and wonder in their writing this half term as we begin a topic on “far away fiction”. During this topic the chidlren will explore the power of desciptive imagery and our senses to create exciting stories set in far away lands.

As part of this topic, children will also read “Cloud Tea Monkeys” and “Mysterious Traveller” and developing their comprehension skills through these texts.

Once the children return from the Spanish Exchange/enjoy the trip to the Crocky Trail, the children will use their experiences to make a non-chrnonlogical report.

Numeracy: The focuses for this half term will be on division of whole numbers and fractions. Fractions is a big topic in Year 5 and one that many children find difficult. In the past we have found that children who know their times tables fluently fair better in this area. We have noticed a great improvement in knowledge of times table facts but please keep this up as children now need to work on applying these facts to different areas of the subject (i.e. in fractions).

Science: This half term’s topic is Materials . We will be learning: about properties of materials and changes of state. We will be thinking abut different packaging and investigating which materials are most suitable for different products. Then we will be revising our knowledge of solids, liquids and gases. We will move on to investigating and making and separating different types of mixtures. Finally, we will be looking at factors involving dissolving. We will be carrying out a number of exciting experiments this term!

Topic: Art – African/ Adinkra Art This term the children will be working on an art topic which focusses on the symbols of West African Adinkra art. The children will choose symbols with which to explore different types of printing before then working on their own African-inspired patterns on painted canvases.

Other Events: This half term: World Book Day: Thursday 1st March: children to dress up as their favourite book character and bring in their favourite book to share with their classmates.

Spanish Exchange: Tuesday 13th March – Tuesday 20th March Crocky Trail Trip: Thursday 15th March Thursday 22nd March: Parent’s Evening Y5NR Assembly: Tuesday 27th March time TBC

Please do not hesistae to contact us if you have any queries or questions.

Best Wishes,

Year 5 Team Mrs Malik & Mrs McEvans