This week the children have continued to use various methods for multiplying numbers up to 4-digits by 2-digits. They have then applied these skills to real life contexts. Today we have started to look at division of 2- and 3-digit numbers by a 1-digit number. Please practise related skills from the maths homework book that we sent home earlier this week. In English, they have been writing sentences using a colon to introduce a list and planning a holiday advertisement using persuasive language.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists, using the strategies given. Also practise homophones focusing on meaning in context as well as spelling.

This week Jack Jordan (5E) received the golden leaf award for his commitment to learning in maths. Anna Heathcote (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Lily Rushton (5T) received the golden leaf award for perseverance and commitment in maths and Nicolas Renji (5T) has his writing on the showstopper wall too.

This week we celebrated our first ‘Mathemagicians’ of the month; Sigciniwe Dlamini and Tia Abbinnett were our recipients for January.

Just a reminder that replies for the Science trip need to be in by the 2^nd February.

Have a great weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have been finding factors and using the multiplication grid method. This involves being able to multiply by multiples of 10 and 100. They have also been deriving facts from known facts. Please practise, for homework, problems like 17 x 6, 24 x 15 or 375 x 28 within a grid. Children should also practise mental maths such as 7 x 20, 20 x 30, 8 x 300 or 40 x 600 and counting in steps, on a number line, including negative numbers. In English, they have completed their non-chronological reports and started to plan a persuasive piece.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists, using the strategies given. Also practise words ending with –ably and –ibly including words that are not on the list sent home.

This week George Gill (5E) received the golden leaf award for his commitment to improving his maths knowledge and for helping others do the same. Aeryn Coath (5E) has his writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Freya Bijumon (5T) received the golden leaf award for her consistent effort and help to other children. Cecilia Crocker (5T) has her writing on the showstoppers wall too.

Make sure you have received our letter about the upcoming visit to the Science Museum and ensure the reply is returned by the 2^nd February.

Have a relaxing weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have been finding equivalent fractions and writing decimal fractions on a place value grid, rounding decimals and trying to solve problems involving decimals. They have been given some homework related to finding numbers between decimals. In English, they have been broadening their vocabulary about space, gathering information about Pandora (a fictional moon) and writing using descriptive language.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists sent home, using the strategies given. Go over the recent list of spellings that were sent home to ensure they have been learnt correctly.

5E are really enjoying their swimming sessions, practising a variety of strokes and breathing techniques.

This week Charlie Cripps (5E) received the golden leaf award for his commitment to learning how to swim and Chloe Lymer (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Liam Emery (5T) received the golden leaf award for making a great effort in maths and Aoife Hatch (5T) has her writing on the showstoppers wall too.

Have a lovely weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have been solving problems linked to fractions and percentages. They have had to find different ways of representing their answers using bar models. In English, they have been writing their narrative, editing it and checking the final piece against the success criteria set. Next week they will be publishing their stories.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists sent home, using the strategies given. Go over the recent list of spellings that were sent home to ensure they have been learnt correctly.

The children who took part in the Carol Service were a credit to St Peter’s. The readers were clear and read fluently, the choir members dazzled us with their beautiful voices and the musicians played their instruments brilliantly. Well done to all who took part. It was lovely to see so many children and families at church celebrating the coming of Christmas.

This week Emma Wildman (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to work hard to improve her understanding in maths,’ and Gracie Tinsley-Jones (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Jasper Johnson (5T) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him to always be prepared to work.’ Sienna Tooes (5T) has her writing on the showstoppers wall too.

Have an enjoyable weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have been learning about percentages and how they link to fractions. They have also been finding fractions of amounts. In English, they have written character descriptions, sequenced events from the story and planned their narrative.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists sent home, using the strategies given. Go over the recent list of spellings that were sent home to ensure they have been learnt correctly.

The children read well at the Advent Service and enjoyed showing some of their ‘Advent Journey’ posters. We look forward to hearing more readers at the Carol Service next week as well as listening to some wonderful singing.

This week Lillie Churcher (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to always work hard and be a kind, caring member of the class who always has a smile on her face’ and Alicia Lea (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Mrs Turner will catch up with her class when she returns.

We hope to see many of you at the Carol Service next Wednesday, starting at 6p.m. The children who are taking part will need to arrive a little bit before and will need to be wearing their school uniform.

Have a lovely weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have continued to interpret line graphs. In English, they have explored different sentence types in relation to scenes from The Small Miracle.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists sent home, using the strategies given. Go over the list of spellings that were sent home to ensure they have been learnt correctly.

The children have enjoyed a STEM day at school today. They have carried out a variety of investigations involving air and water resistance, which we will look at in detail next week.

This week Joshua Masson (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him to change his attitude to learning and work hard’ and Madeleine Heard-Laureote (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Aoife Hatch (5T) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to be cooperative and collaborative.’ Isla Gray (5T) has her work on the showstoppers wall too.

We hope to see some of you at the Advent Service next Tuesday, starting at 10:20.

Have a restful weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have been interpreting line graphs and matching line graphs to descriptions. In English, they have speculated about some story pictures before the real story was revealed. Then the children have recorded their emotional responses through annotating pictures.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists sent home, using the strategies given. Go over the recent list of spellings that were sent home to ensure they have been learnt correctly.

The children were a credit to St Peter’s during the Mass last week. They demonstrated their knowledge of the Angelus and were very well behaved on the journey to church and back.

This week Madeleine Heard-Laureote (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to be a good friend to a person in need’ and Kafui Djokey (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Molly Perkins (5T) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to be kind, caring and always smiling.’ Theo Jackson (5T) has his work on the showstoppers wall too.

Have a lovely weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have been adding and subtracting fractions, finding the lowest common multiple and finding equivalent fractions. They have continued to use their knowledge of improper fractions and mixed numbers too. In English, they have been writing, editing and publishing their non-chronological reports about extreme sports.

Please continue to work on the spelling lists sent home, using the strategies given.

Just a reminder, Year 5 and 6 Mass will take place on Tuesday 21^st November. Many thanks to those who have offered to help walk the children to and from the church. We look forward to seeing you there if you are available.

The children had a lovely time at Fort Nelson, becoming ‘spies’ and using I-pods to record their ideas for disabling the fort. The guides running the workshops were very impressed with the World War II knowledge the children displayed.

This week Ernie Purkis (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him for using his critical thinking skills while on a trip to Fort Nelson’ and Molly Gray (5E) has her writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Dominic Lethbridge (5T) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave him to behave quietly and politely.’ Tia Abbinnett and Alicia Richards (5T) have their work on the showstoppers wall too.

Have an wonderful weekend,

The Year 5 team

This week the children have been ordering and comparing fractions. They have also been converting improper fractions into mixed numbers and vice versa. In English, they have been planning their non-chronological reports about extreme sports and practicing writing a variety of sentences. The children have been writing monologues about experiences of soldiers during the war, in preparation for our Remembrance assembly on Monday.
Please continue to work on the spelling lists sent home, using the strategies given.
Today the children enjoyed an entertaining presentation from the two authors who visited.
Just a reminder: a packed lunch will be needed for the trip to Fort Nelson next Wednesday. School uniform, sensible shoes and a warm coat are required.
A letter has been sent home today about our upcoming Year 5 and 6 Mass. It will take place on Tuesday 21st November; any offers of help to walk the children to and from the church will be gratefully received.
This week Molly Gray (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her for being committed to producing a high standard of work all the time’ and Sigciniwe Dlamini (5E) has his writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Alicia Richards (5T) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her for being a lovely member of the class.’ Josh Hunter (5T) has his work on the showstoppers wall too.
Have an enjoyable weekend,
The Year 5 team

This week the children have been reading and interpreting timetables. Many of them found it quite challenging to work out time differences so it would be useful to practise this. For example: if a television programme starts at 9:15 and lasts for 1 hour and 40 minutes, at what time will it finish? In English, they have continued to use the subject of extreme sports while learning about different sentence types. They will need their research on an extreme sport for Monday so please make sure this has been completed.

Your child should have received spelling homework on Monday and a long spelling list and leaflet on Tuesday. Please make sure they complete the set task and work on the list steadily.

Today the whole school enjoyed a History deep learning day. Year 5 looked at the contribution that women made to the war effort.

The letter for Fort Nelson went home on Thursday and needs to be returned by Friday 10^th November. Please could you let us know if you are able to help on the day.

This week Anna-Louise Heathcote (5E) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her for being a very happy, caring and helpful member of the class’ and Jack Jordan (5E) has his writing displayed on the showstoppers wall. Cecelia Crocker (5T) received the golden leaf award for ‘using the gifts God gave her to listen well and improve her work following advice.’ Yohan Jossey (5T) has his work on the showstoppers wall too.

Have a relaxing weekend and enjoy the fireworks.

The Year 5 team