Spring Term 2023

W/C 3rd April

A short last week of term. We completed our Maths work on decimals, fractions and percentages. We have also completed our end of unit assessments in RE, History and Geography.

In Music, we finished our final practice of our three note Reggae, on the recorder. We practiced ad them completed our final perfomance, before completing our end of unit assessment. 

We also spent some time completing our Computing units on Online safety. 

I hope you all have a lovely half term break and will see you back on Tuesday 18th April. 

W/C 27th March

The last full week of the term and Year 5 are still working their socks off! In maths, we have come to the end of our work on decimals, fractions and percentages. We have learnt to round decimals to one decimal place before moving onto understandign percentages. We looked at how to write percentages as fractions and as decimlas, then looked at equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages. 

In English, we have enjoyed reading the first few pages of 'The Sleeper and the Spindle'. We have done a lot of work on expanded noun phrases and different ways to use these in our writing. We have also looked at relative clauses to add information to our dialogue. We write a diary entry as the queen and a description of the castle, in the style of an estate agent. 

In History, we learnt about Canute the Great and why he was an influencial king. We learnt about the treaty between him and Edmund, which was suspicious to say the least!

In RE, we looked at some inspirational Muslims ans what impact they have on the faith of Muslims. We specifically focused on Mo Farah and Nadiya Hussian. 

In Geography we looked at how we can make a positive impact on the River Slea, what we can do to reduce pollution and protect the eco-systems and wildlife. We came up with our own plans to try and combat the pollution. 

In Art, we looked at how we can make paper 3D and focused specifically on quilling. We learnt the different techniques and then made our own creations. 

In Music, we continued to learn to play a three notes Reggae on the recorder. We learnt how to play the notes G, A and B, before putting them together. We will continue to practice this next week and record our final performance as a small emsemble. 

W/C 20th March

It is getting ever closer to the half term break, but Year 5 are still going strong! We have been continuing to work hard in our work on decimals, in Maths. We have introduced thousandths and started to compare and order decimlas, before finishing the week with rounding to the nearest whole number.

In English, having finished our Big Write last week, we carried out some additional work on dialogue, before completing our DIRT Activity. We then started our new book 'The Sleeper and the Spindle'. We looked at Fairy Tales, thinking about the themes and then the differences and similarities, before completing a Venn diagram. We read the opening passage, where we were introduced to a perilous mountain range! We wrote warning posters, warning people not to cross the border between the two kingdoms, which runs through the mountain range!

In Science, we completed another experiment, looking at if we can combat the effects of gravity on something that is heavy. We looked at pulleys and levers and had a go at making some work! In Geography, we looked at pollution and how if affects our local area. We learnt about the different types of pollution and read some articles about pollution in the River Slea. In RE, we learnt about the two Eid's, why Muslims celebrate them and how. 

We started to look at a three note Reggae, in Music! We got out the recorders and learnt how to hold them and blow into them! We will be continuing this next week! 

We really enjoyed our Art lesson this week, looking at Art in industry. We looked at hoe icing can be layered for effect. We planned our own layers of icing on a biscuit, before having a go and making them! We then took them home to eat! Here are a few of our creations:

W/C 13th March

It has been assessment week this week and Year 5 have worked their socks off completing Maths Reading and Science assessments. We also completed our Big Writes, a sequel of 'The Island'. There were some lovely stories, with excellent description and dialogue. Well done to all of Year 5!

We managed to squeeze in some History, RE and Geography, as well this week. In History, looking at the Vikings, we focused on what changed after 954 AD, learning about Eric Bloodaxe and King Eadred. In Geography, we looked at how people in our local area use rivers. We learnt about how the River Slea was used in the past and compared it to how it is used today. We also looked at the River Witham and compared how that is used. In RE, we looked at the second pillar of Islam, Salat, how Muslims pray, including what times of the day and certain rituals which are performed. 

W/C 6th March

Year 5 have been working really hard again this week. We have been developing our understanding of decimals, in maths, looking at tenths and hundreths, including equivalent fractions. We then moved onto thousandths. 

In English, we have completed all our work on 'The Island' and planned our Big Write, which will be a sequel of 'The Island'! We started to draft our first two paragraphs, looking at using dialogue interweved with description. 

In Science, we carried out an experiment, looking at whether we can combat the effects of gravity on something that is falling. We carried out some research and then created parachutes out of different materials. We predicted which parachute would work the best, before testing them out, by dropping them from the top of the climbing frame! Turns out you can make an effecive parachute out of paper, bun bags and bags for life! Fabric and tissue paper, didn't work as well!!

In History, we continued our work on the Vikings and focused on what happened after Danelaw, completing a timeline of events. 

In Art, we looked at contemporary fashion, with Mrs Freeman. We did some research and then desinged our own outfits with a contemporary style! 

W/C 27th February

Another great week in Year 5! In Maths, we have finished our unit on Fractions and have now moved onto Decimals, Fractions and Percentages. 

In English, we have finished reading 'The Island' and have spent some time working in groups summarising the book and looking at key themes. We then compared the islanders and the fisherman and how they appraoch the unknown man that arrived on their island! We were all very shocked about how the book ended! 

In Geography, we went on a walk to the River Slea. We looked at the key features of the river, which we learnt about last term. Once we retunred, we got out the Ordanance Survey Maps and located the source of the River Slea and where it joins the River Witham, before following its course to the sea!

In Science, we continued our work on forces and focused on Gravity, looking at the work of Isaac Netwon and Galileo Galilei. 

In computing, we used Purple Mash to complete our first lesson on Online Safety, looking at the rules of SMART. Safe, (Never) Meet, Accepting, Reliable and Tell. We took notes and created our own Comic Strip. 

W/C 20th February

A fanatastic first week back after a well deserved half term break. We have got straight back into our learning, starting new areas of learning and continuing some from last term. 

In Maths, we have started our second unit on Fractions and spent time this week looking at multiplying unit and non-unit fractions by an integer. We then moved onto multiplying mixed number fractions by an integer. We looked at two different methods for this and then consolidated our learning so far. 

In English, we started our new book, 'The Island' by Armin Greder. We looked at the difference between hostility and hospitality, used modal verbs to indicate degrees of possibility and looked at how to use commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity. We then looked at women are perceived on the island and uswed the passive voice, before focusing on the character 'the fisherman' drawing inferences based on his actions, attributes and motives. 

We started our new Science topic on Forces and looked how how forces can be defined and the effect they have on us. We also started our new Music topic on Reggae and looked at where it originates from. 

Our History work has continued from last term, looking at the Vikings. This week we looked at why there was so much rivalry between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. We learnt about Alfred the Great and Gunthrum and the battle of Edington as well as learning about Danelaw. 

Our RE work on Islam, has also carried on from last term. This week, we looked at Wudu and how it is performed. 

In PE we started our two new areas of learning, Badminton and Gymnastics. 

W/C 6th February

A great week in Paris for some of Year 5! We went on a boat trip down the river Siene and visited the Eiffel Tower. We explored the market town of Brie and a hypermarkey! We then spent two days in Disneyland! A great trip, with plenty of opportunities to practice our French! An experience in which we will never forget. 

W/C 30th January

Another busy week in Year 5. We have been finishing up on our topics, ready for some of the class to go to Paris next week!

In Maths, we have consolidated our learning on multiplication and division, ready to move ontoa new area of learning after half term. 

In English, we completed an additonal lesson on subordinate clauses and then carried out a DIRT Activity on a section of our Big Write. 

We carried out some more science this week, completing our work on the Solar System. We looked at what a moon is and why it is good to have one and how the movmement of the earth affects us, learning about the length of the day and the seasons. Finally, we looked into how the views of the solar system have changed over time. 

We continued with our History topic of the Vikings, looking at what the Vikings believe. We will be carrying on this learning after half term. 

In Geography, we completed our work on how water moves around our world and carried out an end of unit test. We will continue to look at rivers in Geography next term. 

In Art, we developed our drawing of the human form and used guidelines to support us in drawing a face. 

In Music, we rehearsed our songs for Young Voices and on Thursday, some of us went to Sheffield Arena to take part in the Young Voices concert, an enjoyable experience for all that went. 

W/C 23rd January

What a great week we have had in Year 5. The children have worked extremely hard on thier Big Writes, writing their own version of 'The Lost Thing'. I am looking forward to reading through all of them!

In Maths, we have been developing our understanding of Division, looking at using the 'Bus Stop' method for short division. We looked at dividing with remainders and then moved onto problem solving with both multiplication and division. 

We have continued our History work on the Vikings, looking at Viking raids and how much fear they caused. We looked specifically at the raid at Lindisfarne. We then looked at why the Vikings were so sucessful at raiding. Did you know, Vikings were trained to fight from a very young age? 

In RE, we learnt about Hajj and the the piligrimage to Mecca. We then continued our work on rivers in Geography, looking at what happens to a river on its journey. 

We have also spent some time practicing our songs for Young Voices, looking at how to change the tone of our voices to suit different songs. 

W/C 16th January

Another great week in Year 5. We have working really hard on consolidating our knowledge and understanding of multiplying by a 2 digit number, by moving onto multiplying a 3 digit number by a 2 digit number and multiplying a 4 digit number by a 2 digit number. Have a look at the videos below for extra support with this area of learning: 

Multiply a 3 digit number by a 2 digit number https://vimeo.com/771240161

Multiply a 4 digit number by a 2 digit number https://vimeo.com/771240666

We then moved onto solving problems with multiplication and started looking at short division. 

In English, we are coming to the end of our work on 'The Lost Thing'. If you would like to watch the short film and discuss it with your child, then click the link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILUxUrjjpyg We then planned our own version of 'The Lost Thing' and will begin writing it next week.

We completed some more Geography, looking at what a river is and how they are formed. In RE, we looked at Ramadan and what happens during this time. We also completed another Science lesson, looking at how the bodies on our solar system move. 

W/C 9th January

The first full week of the new year and Year 5 have been working really hard. 

In Maths, we have started our new toopic of Multiplication and Division. We looked at multiplying a 4 digit number by a 1 digit number and then progressed to multiplying a 2 digit number by a 2 digit number. First, we looked at the area model method, followed by the long multiplication method. This was a new concept for the children, but they persevered! Next week we will be moving onto multiplying a 3 digit number by a 2 digit number. If your child needs some additional support with these areas, then please watch the following videos and have a go at some questions. 

Multiply a 4 digit number by a 1 digit number https://vimeo.com/771238517

Multiply a 2 digit number by a 2 digit number (area model) https://vimeo.com/771239086

Multiply a 2 digit number by a 2 digit number https://vimeo.com/771239764

In English, we have continued our work on 'The Lost Thing'. We have looked at how to vary the way sentences begin, using subordinate clauses, the subjunctive form, modal verbs, using a range of sentence forms and relative clauses. 

We have completed a lot of topic work this week. In RE we started our new learning on Islam and looked at what happens at a mosque as well as what is ummah. In Hisotry, we started our new topic of the Vikings, looking at who were the Vikings. In Geography, we explored the water cycle and what it is. 

In PE, we started our term of Dance, with Cheryl from Dance Lobo, as well as TAG Rugby with Mr Godson. 

W/C 5th January

Welcome back, I hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year! 

We had two days in school this week, which was a nice way to spend the first week of the new year. We have done some recap work on Fractions in Maths, developing our knowledge of adding and subtracting mixed number fractions. In English, we started our new book, 'The Lost Thing'. We spent our first lesson listening to some audio from the book, predicting what we thought we could hear and using adjectives and verbs to describe the sounds. We then moved onto looking at appropriate synonyms, to improve our writing. 

We started our new Science topic, on space and looked at what a Solar System is and why we have one. 

We completed some Art on Friday afternoon, looking at different features of the body and how we can sketch them.