This week the children have been learning about comparing, ordering, adding and subtracting fractions. They have found equivalent fractions and simplified them and have remembered how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers. They have been showing their understanding by drawing bar models and fraction walls. In English, they have been focusing on sentence work using modal verbs and learning about the rule of three.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists, using the strategies given. Also, remind children to learn words from their personal spelling lists. Reading comprehension homework is due on Monday, when another one will be sent home.

This week Ethan Baker (5E) received the golden leaf award for being helpful and organised before school. Anna-Louise Heathcote (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Lily Tan (5T) received the golden leaf award for her effort and co-operation when working with other children. Lilli Zaczek (5T) has her writing on the showstopper wall.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our poetry competition this afternoon. Congratulations to Sam Mpario, Nicolas Renji and Lilli Zaczek for representing Year Five so well.

Have a relaxing weekend and a happy Mothers’ Day,

The Year 5 team