Welcome back year 5! What a busy first week back it has been!

English

The children were introduced to our new text, 'Cosmic' this week, which links to our thematic topic this term. The week started with an art focus- the children painted the Nebula onto black paper! We then focused on figurative language and used this to describe the Nebula. The children used a range of similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration to descibe the colourful images in space. Next week, the children are writing a narrative. 

Maths

This week, the children have been looking at multiplication and division. They have been finding factors and multiples of numbers, exploring prime and composite numbers and beginning to look at multiplying and dividing by 10. Next week, the children will continue their journey of multiplication and division. 

PSHE 

Our new term started with PD day on Monday. The children write speeches to express their opinions about discrimination. For their afternoon learning this term, we have been looking at protected characteristics and prejudice. The children created art work, sorted scenarios and also wrote poems to express themselves. Next week, we will be starting our new topic, 'Stargazers.'

TTRS COMPETITION

Next week, their will be a TTRS competition for the children across the school. It is against other schools across the country. Please encourage your child to participate for their times tables homework next week. 

Sir Link Alot

This week, year 5 are focusing on level 3 Delicious Didion.

Key Dates:

Tuesday 12th November- Odd socks day

Friday 15th November- Children in Need- Non-uniform day

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.

Have a great weekend!

The Year 5 team