Welcome to Year 5
Teacher: Mrs Armstrong
Summer 2
In English, we will read The Moon Dial by Helen Creswell and base some of our writing around the characters in the book. Our targets this term are:
In Maths, we will continue to apply mathematical skills to real problems
Our targets this term are:
Science centres on the lifecycle of plants and animals, including photosynthesis and respiration, and how these living organisms are adapted to their environment. We will look closely at plants and learn about sexual and asexual reproduction in plants
Our Geography topic is about the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and how it affects our world’s eco-system. We will look at its importance to the world and the issues surrounding its conservation. In particular, we will learn about how some farmers have learnt to live sustainably without threatening the forest’s existence.
In Computing, children will become familiar with concept maps and their uses. They will work individually and collaboratively. In word processing, they will add tables into documents and add text boxes and shapes.
In RE, after visiting the synagogue in Hale Barns last term, Mrs Oldham will focus on Judaism and some of its basic principles and customs.
PE: Tuesday- rounders and Wednesday- athletics with Miss George- Children must be able to remove or tape their own earrings and be responsible for them. Please make sure that P.E. kits remain in school at all times, particularly trainers and pumps
Homework: given out on Fridays and completed by Monday-Wednesday
Guided reading: Monday
Please can you also make sure children have the correct equipment for school:
blue handwriting pen, pencil, ruler and eraser and glue stick.