Hello and welcome to Year 5,

Here are a few things that we will be learning in the Autumn Term:

English – We will be reading a new book 'FArTHER.' and 'When we walked on the moon,' which we will use to write two different narratives.

Science - Changing states/properties of materials:  identifying solids, liquids and gases; evaporation and condensation in the water cycle, reversible and irreversible changes, and learning how to separate materials. 

Humanities – Ancient Greece. Who are the Ancient Greeks? What were their beliefs? 

                      - Geography Biomes – What is a biome? 

Maths – Starting the term with a place value of numbers. Addition and subtraction written and mental methods to help children to become quick and efficient mathematicians.

After half-term we will be building on previous knowledge of multiplication and division. Looking at inverse calculations, prime numbers, factors, reasoning and problem-solving.

PE – Gymnastics and Dance

Art - Researching a wonderful artist called Bridget Riley and creating our own optical illusions.  

Plus, many other interesting lessons and activities to keep the brain active.

As always, we ask that you encourage your child to read as much as possible at home. I will be sending home a 'Home reading book' to be read at least 3 times a week. Please ensure that you sign your child's reading record.

P.E. will be every Wednesday and children must come to school wearing their kits on this day. 

PE kit consists of:

*A white Tshirt;

* Black/navy leggings, shorts or tracksuit bottoms;

 * Sports shoes (trainers). 

I will send it home every week (Friday due on Wednesday) relating to the work we have completed in school. Sometimes this may be via Google Classroom. 

 

These websites are regularly accessed during the school day and your child should be familiar with the content. 

Times Table Rock Stars https://ttrockstars.com

BBCBitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/ztqbn9q

Spelling Shed - The Science of Spelling

Purple mash https://www.purplemash.com

Spelling Frame https://spellingframe.co.uk/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3c6tfr

Staff in Key Stage Two are here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s class teacher via Class Dojo or telephone the school, and we will endeavour to help.

Thank you 

Miss McKuhen 

Miss McNamee