A busy week in maths learning to add and subtract fractions, find equivalent fractions and then compare and order them. Work has been set on Sumdog – please try to get your child to attempt the questions set.
In English we have been working on using different sentence structures and punctuation to build strong, cohesive paragraphs about Pandora. Next week we will be planning and writing our space tourism leaflet.
Spellings and word level work have been set and are due in on Friday 24th.
As Mr Cunningham has already written, in his blog, the children listened to Chris Lubbe with rapt attention. This reiterated the learning the children did during Black History Month; showing the inequality that people have faced and sometimes still face.
Hoping you’ve had a crisp but dry weekend,
The Year 5 Team

Our new class reading book this term is ‘Cosmic’ by Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

We spent a very enjoyable day at the Winchester Science Museum enhancing our knowledge about space and discovering more about the satellites and the light spectrum.

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped Year 5 this term – going on trips, during the STEM day, attending services and supporting the children with their learning. We really do appreciate all your help.

**Reminders:

Reply slips regarding the Winchester Science Museum trip need to be in the first Tuesday (7th) back.

If there are any parents who would like to help out, we would be very grateful.

Reply slips for swimming need to be handed in. 5SC will have their first lesson on the 16th January. If possible, we need a parent or two who can help drive their child to the pool and back again each week.

Finally, have a happy, peaceful and holy Christmas.

From the Year 5 Team

The end of term may be in sight but pupils in Year 5 are still working hard on a range of learning activities.

Story writing in English, calculating area in maths and creating homeless leaflets in topic are just some of the delights the pupils have been working on this week.

Please check with your child that they have an up-to-date reading book (age appropriate) ready for the Christmas holidays. Hopefully your child has also given you two very important letters. The first gives you information on our trip to Winchester Science Centre which takes place on Thursday 9th January and the second outlines the dates and information regarding our swimming lessons which also starts next term.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Have a great weekend!

Year 5 team

Thank you very much to all the parents/ grandparents who came into school on Friday 6th December, for our STEM day. The children were extremely excited to be working alongside adults and we think quite a few of the adults had a wonderful time creating too!

Here are some photos of our day and the end results.

Although the rain stopped us travelling to sacred Heart we still had a lovely, calm Mass in school on Tuesday. Thank you to all the friends and family who attended.

As you know, it is our Advent Service next Tuesday and we still need parents to help us walk the children to and from the church. If you are able to help, please let the office know as soon as possible.

Vocabulary home learning has gone out today. For spelling homework, children need to practise the Year 5/6 spellings using a strategy of their own choice.

**Please remember that Reading Challenge Passports are due in by next Wednesday.

We hope you are still able to join us, on Friday morning (9.15 – 11.45), for our DT STEM day.

Have an enjoyable weekend,

The Year 5 Team

Another busy week but with the added bonus of going to Fort Nelson, to support our work about WWII in the local area. All of Year 5 became ‘German spies’ for the day, in order to find out as much information as possible about the fort. It was a very cold day but at least the rain stayed away. Many thanks to the parents who volunteered their time by accompanying us.

A few photos of the day:

Enjoy your weekend,

The Year 5 Team

Just a quick reminder that you are all welcome to come along for our family learning session on the 6th December, where you will have the opportunity to work with your child to create a miniature eco-village.

Please see the letter for any resources you can provide from your recycling.

Firstly, we want to celebrate the amazing work that the children have completed over the half term, researching a person as part of Black History Month. They were truly inspired (and outraged) by our starter lesson about the life of Jesse Owens. They then went on to produce some thoughtful work of their own, which is now displayed in our shared area. You are welcome to come and have a look.

Today we had a History deep learning day where we explored how the role of women changed during World War II.

Have a lovely weekend,

The Year 5 Team

Wow, what a long and jam packed half term we’ve had!

We have completed two units of work in English, based on Carrie’s War and The Day The War Came; completed lots of concepts in maths (place value, addition, subtraction, methods, perimeter & converting measures) as well as diving into life during World War II. We’ve had whole school Mass, taken part in our Evacuation Day and been on residential to the Sustainability Centre.

As part of Black History Month, the children in Y5 were learning about Jesse Owens. While discovering facts about his life we have had several philosophical conversations about what society was like in 1936.

Half Term Homework Task:

We would like you to research one of the key figures listed below and present your information in a fact file/ poster.

Your homework is due on Monday 4^th November.

Sumdog homework will also be set.

Wishing you a lovely half term with your family,

The Year 5 Team