English

What a fun week we've had in English! The children really got stuck into writing narratives about a mishap at school. It was fantastic to see their creativity shine through as they weaved in action, dialogue, and description to bring their stories to life. Some wild scenarios unfolded, from accidentally setting off the fire alarm to a pet hamster making a daring escape in the classroom! The enthusiasm was infectious, and it's clear that they’ve grasped how to make their narratives engaging. Next week, we are looking at space poetry!  

Maths

This week in our maths lessons, the children have been diving into the world of multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, and 1000. It's been fantastic to see them apply their known facts to help tackle these concepts. The lightbulb moments have been delightful, as they realise how these operations can make numbers more manageable. We’ve enjoyed using practical examples to reinforce their learning. Overall, their enthusiasm has made for a lively classroom, and they’re now more confident when it comes to larger numbers. Next week, the children will be using short and long multiplication and carrying out an investigation using problem solving.

Thematic

What a fantastic week we've had in year 5! The children have dived into the fascinating world of space exploration, learning all about Galileo and his groundbreaking discoveries. We've explored the thrilling space race and discussed the monumental achievement of the first landing on the moon. Their curiosity and excitement have been infectious, with many sharing their own thoughts on what it must have been like to be an astronaut. It’s incredible to see them drawing connections between past events and our present understanding of the universe. Next week we delve into space disasters and the role women played in the space race.  

 

Key Dates

Monday 10^th November- Odd Sock Day. Children can wear odd socks with their uniform.

Tuesday 11^th November- Remembrance Day. Service uniform can be worn.

Friday 14^th November- Children in Need. Non-uniform.

 

Homework

- Please read with your child at least 3 times a week.

- All children have been given a ZPD to help them identify the correct books for their reading level. Once your child has read their book, they will need to complete a quiz on it before getting a new one. These quizzes can be done either in school or at home on Accelerated Reader using the log-in codes found in their reading records.

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- Children should be playing TTRS at least 3 times a week to build their confidence and fluency with time-tables knowledge.

- Mathletics homework has also been set for the children to complete by next Friday.

- Please see the homework menu attached for our thematic homework. This can be completed in the homework book provided if you wish.

- Please choose ten spellings each week to practice with your child at home. They can use the format shown in the book.

The Year 5 team