It’s been a busy week with our learning. We have just begun our new English unit based on the book ‘The Day War Came’ (which is on the reading passport). The children have been inferring meaning from a picture then using personification and similes to write descriptively. In maths, we have been applying our formal methods of addition and subtraction to solve word problems.

We also had our Mass on Tuesday this week – sharing a reflective time with Father Jeremy and Miss Keogh (the chaplain from Oaklands). Well done to all the readers, who read clearly and confidently. Hopefully we’ll be able to share a Mass with parents again sometime soon.

Homework:

Your child will have their yellow Home Reading Journal returned this week so they can write a review of the book they are reading/ a book they have read. This is due Thursday 1^st October.

They will also have received their Homework Book with some vocabulary home learning and the maths they are expected to complete. This is due Thursday 1^st October.

In their Homework book, they also have their creative homework task ideas for the autumn term– one piece should be completed each half term.

Reading passports have been sent out. The autumn completion deadline will be given in due course. The children who complete their passport will be put into a draw for the chance to see Pinocchio at the theatre. The class with the most completed entries get to have a complete afternoon of sport with CM Sports.

** Reminders – it’s week 2 next week which means PE lessons will be on Monday! Children should come to school wearing their PE kit.

As the weather begins to turn colder and wetter, please remember children will need a coat to keep warm and dry.

Have a lovely weekend,

The Year 5 team.

Dear all,

As the second week of learning comes to a close, we all feel that we have come a long way since returning for the autumn term. Routines are now more confidently established and the children are getting into their stride with their learning. It continues to be wonderful for us to get  to know the children further.

We hope you have had a chance to digest all the information from the letters that have been sent out over the last two weeks. If you need any clarification, then please phone the office or catch us at the end of the day on the playground.

Homework:

Your child will have their yellow Home Reading Journal returned this week so they can write a review of the book they are reading/ a book they have read. This is due Thursday 1^st October.

They will also have received their Homework Book with spellings to learn, some vocabulary home learning and the maths they are expected to complete. This is due Thursday 24^th September.

In their Homework book, they also have their creative homework task ideas for the autumn term– one piece should be completed each half term.

Reading passports have been sent out. The autumn completion deadline will be given in due course.

Finally, after going through the first part of the home diary last week, please go through the last six pages together. It has some interesting and useful information for children. Also, your child should fill in the home learning tasks they have completed for each day.  Please bring this home diary in every Thursday.

** Reminder –  it’s week 1 next week which means PE lessons will be on Wednesday!  Children should come to school wearing their PE kit.

Your child will have brought a book home from our class library, please could you send them in with your child on a Thursday, which is when we have our library time. This will be the only opportunity to change it with Mrs Porter as she is visiting each pod once a week this term. If you discover any old library books at home, please return to school and we will pass them on to Mrs Porter.

If you missed our welcome meeting last week, please click on the link below to find our Year 5 welcome information video where you will hear about the routines and expectations for learning in Year 5.

Year 5 welcome video for parents

Have a great weekend and enjoy the continuing sunny weather!

The Year 5 team.

Welcome to the first Year 5 blog of the year. We have had a busy week getting back into the school routine and catching up! As teachers, it has been a time of putting names to faces and getting to know individual personalities. The pupils have made a fantastic start to their learning – we have been really impressed with their hard working attitude!

You will have received several pieces of paper and a yellow book from your child this week. Hopefully you all have a copy of the Home School Agreement, St Peter’s home learning timings and a list of term dates. You should have seen a letter about the Year 5 ‘Must Reads’ containing information about 6 books we are expecting the children to read over the coming academic year. There was also a letter that explained a bit about the Home Reading Journals (yellow books) we sent home. The first piece of homework is due on Monday. We’ve already had quite a few books back showing some amazing homework.

Please could you get your child to complete the front section of their home learning diary. They should also complete any other relevant information in the correct spaces.

** Reminder – it’s week 2 next week which means PE lessons will be on Monday! Children should come to school wearing their PE kit.

If you have any library books still at home, please could you send them in with your child on Thursday, which is when we have our library time.

Finally, please click on the link below to find our Year 5 welcome information video where you will hear about the routines and expectations for learning in Year 5.

Year 5 welcome video for parents

In the meantime, have a great weekend and enjoy the sunny weather!

The Year 5 team.