This week the children have been developing their understanding of solving word problems involving conversions between measurements (kg, g, ml, l). In English, they have been editing and publishing their persuasive letters about Pandora.

For homework the children have 6 spellings using the ‘ie’ and ‘ei’ letter patterns and homophone spelling that they must write into context within sentences, Mymaths and they need to complete another section from the homework pyramid. This homework is due by next Thursday (6^th April). Children are more than welcome to bring their homework in early if they have completed it.

This week Zane Lockyer (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him for always trying his hardest in everything he does’ and Tyler Maplesden (5E) has his writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Alexander Aquino (5F) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him to always put 100% effort into everything he does’. Saoirse Lehane (5F) has her work on the showstoppers wall too.

Congratulations to the children who took part in the Oaklands dance project. They performed brilliantly and were a fantastic credit to St Peter’s. Thank you to all the parents who sorted costumes and attended the evening, showing their support.

Just a reminder that the children, who attend Sacred Heart Church and St. Edmunds, will be able to collect the last piece of the jigsaw this Sunday. Then, they can then bring all the pieces into school to collect the final piece and receive a prize. All the children that attend other churches will need to ensure that they have had their purple card signed by parents and teacher to show they have attended. As well, the Lent prayer bags have gone home. It has been lovely sharing the prayers written at home within class worship time.

Have a relaxing weekend,

The Year 5 team

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This week the children have been developing their understanding of addition and subtraction word problems, with particular emphasis on using money. In English, they have been writing their persuasive letter to Year 4, encouraging people to visit Pandora.

For homework the children have 6 spellings using the ‘ie’ and ‘ei’ letter patterns, Mymaths and they need to complete another section from the homework pyramid. This homework is due by next Friday (31^st March). Children are more than welcome to bring their homework in early if they have completed it.

This week Lee Huxley (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him for always working hard and being a lovely member of the class’ and Amelie Rowe (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Kaitlyn Wingate (5F) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to always strive to improve her work’. Ashleigh Blofield (5F) has her work on the showstoppers wall too.

Just a reminder: any children who would like to go on the Stubbington residential need to have their deposits paid by March 31^st. Also the Penitential Service will be held at school next Tuesday (28^th March) from 10:20 onwards.

Lastly, we remember the people who were caught up in the tragic events on Wednesday. Year 5 children have prayed for the victims and their families during our worship times and some have written prayers for our class prayer books.

Have a lovely weekend,

The Year 5 team

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This week the children have been developing their understanding of: dividing 3 and 4 digit numbers using the short division method, and solving a range of different problems involving multiplication and division. In English, they have been: investigating the features of a persuasive piece of text, planning their persuasive letter which will involve encouraging a human to visit Pandora, using modal verbs, adverbs of possibility and pronouns correctly within sentences.

For homework the children have 6 spellings from their work books, Mymaths and need to complete another section from the homework pyramid. This homework is due by next Friday (24^th March). Children are more than welcome to bring their homework in early if they have completed it.

This week Freddie Dunaway (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him to make small changes and work really hard’ and Matthew Evans (5E) has his writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Blake Morgan (5F) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him to be a polite and thoughtful member of the class’. Saoirse Lehane (5F) has her work on the showstoppers wall too.

Have a brilliant weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have been developing their understanding of: squared numbers, cubed numbers and Roman numerals (1-1000). In English, the children have been learning about relative clauses and including these in their non-chronological report.

For homework the children have another 7 spellings from the Year 5/6 list, Mymaths and need to complete a section from the new homework pyramid. This homework is due by next Friday (17^th March). Children are more than welcome to bring their homework in early if they have completed it.

This week Lucie Phillips (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to preserve and improve her understanding of maths’ and Jessica Woolhead (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Jeffrey Mamman Mathew (5F) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him to work hard’. Oscar Knight (5F) has his work on the showstoppers wall too.

Thank you for your generous donations over this week for CAFOD’s Big Fish project! Please see the photographs of both classes final collection.

Please also see the prayer for Lent attached as a link at the bottom of the page.

Have a lovely weekend,

The Year 5 teamSP2 WK2

This week the children have been developing their understanding of: multiplying large numbers by 1 and 2 digit numbers, finding prime numbers and factors. In English, the children have watched an animation clip based on the film ‘Avatar’ in order to make notes and then develop these notes into coherent and effective sentences ready for their non-chronological report.

For homework the children have another 6 spellings from the Year 5/6 list, Mymaths and need to complete another section from the homework pyramid. This homework is due by next Friday (10^th March). Children are more than welcome to bring their homework in early if they have completed it.

There was no Golden Leaf assembly this week due to World Book Day events.

It was so nice to see the children taking part in our dressing up day to support World Book Day. Such amazing costumes have been parading around the school! Please take time to look at the pictures taken of 5E and 5F.

Just a reminder that next week St Peter’s will be encouraging the children to donate money for the ‘Big Fish’ fundraiser organised by CAFOD. In particular, both Yr 5 classes will have a large fish to cover with coins. Please could children bring their donations to class throughout the coming week. Please see the attached document for more details about CAFOD events.

We are pleased to say that Erin Freeman will be reading her CAFOD speech at Sacred Heart Church this Sunday.

Have a brilliant weekend,SP2 WK1

The Year 5 team