English

This week in English, we have been busy writing diary entries from the perspective of different characters in Street Child. The children did a wonderful job stepping into the shoes of the characters and thinking carefully about how they might feel. We focused on using emotive language to make our writing more powerful and engaging.

Next week, the children will be creating a non-chronological report about the Victorians. Using the knowledge they have learnt about Victorian life in Street Child, they will create an information text for other children. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to share what they have discovered in a clear, interesting and informative way.

Maths

This week in maths, the children have been working really well on adding and subtracting decimals and whole numbers. They have shown great focus and confidence as they practised their skills and built a stronger understanding of place value. It has been lovely to see them using what they have learnt to solve a range of problems, explaining their thinking and checking their answers carefully.

Next week, the children will move on to learning how to multiply decimals. This will help them develop their mathematical fluency and tackle more challenging calculations with confidence. They will also be completing their termly arithmetic test, which will give them the opportunity to show all the progress they have made so far.

 

Thematic

This week in thematic, the children took part in a fantastic range of science experiments. They explored friction, water resistance, air resistance, buoyancy and gravity, building their understanding through hands-on investigation and lively discussion. It was brilliant that the rain held off, as we were able to carry out many of the experiments outside, which made the learning even more exciting and memorable.

The children showed real curiosity and enthusiasm as they tested, observed and compared their results. They worked brilliantly together, sharing ideas and thinking carefully about what they noticed.

Next week, the children will become geographers and create a field report to show how the coastline in Broadstairs has changed throughout history. This will give them a wonderful opportunity to combine research, observation and historical understanding in a meaningful way.

Art competition

This term's art competition is inspired by the incredible artist Bridget Riley, who is famous for creating amazing Op Art. Her artwork uses lines, shapes, patterns and colour to trick the eye and create movement, illusion and energy.

Your Brief:

Create your own piece of Op Art using any media you like!
You could use:

• Paint

• Pencil

• Felt tips

• Collage

• Digital art

• Mixed media

• Or anything else creative!

Think carefully about:

• Pattern

• Repetition

• Shape

• Line

• Contrast

• Optical illusions

Make your artwork bold, eye-catching and full of movement — just like Bridget Riley’s work! I would advise looking up YouTube tutorials to help you as this is a very tricky style of art to create.

The competition closes by the next Art Assembly. Please write your name and class clearly on the back of your artwork. All entries must be handed to Mr Mason

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.

Welcome (renaissance-go.com) 

- 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