Year 5

Week beginning 22nd April 2024

Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful Easter break. This week, we have introduced the children to our new topic 'Stone Age to Iron Age'. We have enjoyed getting stuck in to our very own Stone Age cave paintings as well as creating some brilliant poetry in English. Additionally, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Karen, who taught us all about fire safety and the importance of ensuring smoke alarms are working, having evacuation plans and how to use appliances safely.

Another reminder that our school uniform is an identity unique to the children of St. James’. It gives us a sense of belonging and pride. Recently, we have noticed quite a few children who are wearing clothes that are not associated with the St. James’ uniform. The policy is on the website, under the parent section about our uniform. Please note: Students should be wearing black sturdy practical school shoes (boots, trainers or high–heeled shoes are not permitted).

Worship theme of the week:

Love 

"Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with your mind and with your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."

Curriculum this week:

Please note that our curriculum overview for this term is at the bottom of the page.

Our new topic is: Mighty Mayas! We will be learning all about Maya civilisation.

In English, we will be starting a unit of work based on our new book 'Stig of the Dump'.
In Maths, we will be continuing with our work on angles and shape.
In history, we will be learning all about Stone-Age hunter-gatherers.
In RE, we will be learning about Islam.
In computing, children will be starting a unit of work on spreadsheets.
In science, we will be continuing with forces, with a focus on gravity.
In Destination Reader we are reading: Stig of the Dump

Spellings:

This term, our spelling words are:

accommodate, apparent, opportunity, sufficient, interrupt, conscience, nuisance, physical, temperature, queue, disastrous, marvellous, mischievious, frequently, sincerely, immediately, competition, explanation, pronunciation, profession, convenience, hindrance, curiosity, capability, community, probability, disability.

Homework:

The children will be recieving their homework sheets. We will share all their learning on 24th May. Just a reminder that MyMaths homework is also set every Friday.

Reading:

We would love to see Year 5 using their extra time at home to read some brilliant books. If children read three times at home, they get a raffle ticket. Please, therefore, keep a quick record in reading logs – your children can write the title in to help! We would also like to encourage children to bring their reading records into school every day.

Coming up:

PE days – Please ensure the children are dressed in PE kit every Thursday

Many thanks for all of your continued support,

Mrs Clark, Mrs Tomlinson, Mrs Hall and Mr Legg.

Additional resources

Below are some other resources that you can use for optional work at home:

Recommended reading list:

https://www.colneyheath.herts.sch.uk/recommended-book-list-for-year-5-and-6/

English reading activities:

English reading activities should consist of reading an extract or short story and answering questions. Guidance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Y_67GMkP4

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/reading

All activities through this link

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zs44jxs

What are facts and opinions?
What does an author do?
What is inference?

https://www.everyschool.co.uk/english-key-stage-2-comprehension-2.html

All activities through this link

Maths

Remember, MyMaths tasks will be set each week as identified in the weekly web update. Please ensure that you do the tasks set for the week. Remember, you also have access to Timetables Rockstars, too.

Remember, the Maths exam is split into three; one arithmetic paper and two reasoning papers. The arithmetic paper is more calculation based, whereas the reasoning focuses more on the application of these skills.

Arithmetic

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Daily arithmetic can be downloaded here: 1-4 13-16 17-20 21-24 25-26 27-30 31-34 5-8 9-12.

Reasoning

https://mathshub.thirdspacelearning.com/resources?schoolyears=y5 – excellent reasoning resource. You need to sign up for free, but then the download is also free.

https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/ks2-revision/maths-made-easy-ks2-sats-practice-papers/ – access to a range of free papers in a very similar style to SAT tests – please bear in mind that SATs are Year 6 examinations and your child may not know some concepts.