Week 1 – 28th April 2017
This week the children have been developing their knowledge of how to find missing angles in rectangles; and to find missing lengths of shapes using their knowledge of area and perimeter. They have also been developing their understanding of reflection and translation of shapes, including using coordinates. In English, they have been using semi colons, colons and commas in lists. Now they are progressing on to their new topic which involves creating a descriptive piece based on ‘The Wreck of the Zanzibar’.
For homework the children have 6 spellings, Mymaths and they need to complete another section from the homework pyramid. This homework is due by next Friday (5th May). Children are more than welcome to bring their homework in early if they have completed it.
Unfortunately, due to Year 6 practice SATs, golden leaf was cancelled this week. From this term, we will be handing out the class prayer bags to the person who showed a commitment to the school mission statement. The prayer bag will be handed out on a Thursday and needs to be back in school by the following Tuesday so that we can use the prayers, written at home, in our class worship.
Have a delightful weekend and enjoy the bank holiday Monday,
The Year 5 team
Week 6 – 7th April 2017
This week the children have been developing their understanding problem solving using line graphs and Roman numerals. In English, they have been writing their space themed poem.
For homework the children have: spellings (from a mixture of the YR 3/4 and 5/6 words), science homework – to find out about how chemists create new materials, for example, Spencer Silver, who invented the glue for sticky notes, R.E (see home learning journal), Mymaths and they need to complete the week 1 section from their new homework pyramid. This homework is due by Friday 28th April. Children are more than welcome to bring their homework in early if they have completed it.
This week Jessica Veal (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her for being a good friend and always having a smile’ and Zane Lockyer (5E) has his writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Mia Dazley (5F) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to be a thoughtful and caring person’. Rebecca Atkins (5F) has her work on the showstoppers wall too.
Just a reminder that the children will need to bring their P.E kits and water bottles back on the first day of term. Also for those who are planning to take part in the history competition, the closing date is Friday 5th May (see the link below for more details).
Happy Easter!
Have a lovely break!
The Year 5 teamSP2 WK6