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Year 5 Essential Information
Below are some brief details about our learning this half term and some key information to help the half term run smoothly. Please do keep an eye out for regular information about our class on the new school and any last minute information or changes on the school app.
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English: In class we will continue to follow the Jane Considine scheme which proved successful last year. This half term the children will write a recount of their summer; a piece of fiction about a girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut; and a sci-fi adventure Alongside this they will study a variety of texts with a link to Space and the solar system pioneers, scientists and dreamers. Reading: Children are still expected to be reading at home and should all have their own book to take home or one of their own choice, that is at the expected standard for their age . We ask that the children read at home at least 3 x per week. They have been issued with their own Reading record in which a parent/guardian should sign to say your child has completed the required reading. The children are also expected to write down 5 new words they encounter during their reading each week and define them. The records ers will need to be checked in school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In class we have whole class guided reading on a range of fiction and non fiction texts, 3 x per week as well as daily story time. Some children requiring extra assistance will be heard regularly in class. You can help your child’s progress by hearing them read for at least 5 minutes every day or questioning them on what they have read. It really is the key to all their future success. Maths: We will continue to follow the White Rose Maths programme of study. This term, the focus will be on shape, direction and position, capacity, decimals and negative numbers. Childrplace value; addition and subtraction; and multiplication. Children are also set 3 mathletics tasks each week which should be completed at home. Please email me if you require their login details. We also recommend they keep practising their multiplication tables on TT Rockstars at least 3 times a week, at home, as this will benefit their division and fraction work immensely. They will also continue to use TTRS in school on a regular basis. HUMANITIES HISTORY: Learning about the Space Race and the early pioneers. GEOGRAPHY: Learning about the differences between North and South America. Science We will be larning about the solar system, orbits, the phases of the moon, gravity and other forces. RE: In R.E. we will be learning more about the diverse religious make-up of our region and what binds them all.
Computing: We will be looking at what a system is and how they operate across various spheres.
UNDERSTANDING THE ARTS ART: We follow the new Art Access online scheme of learning as well as self portraits in the style of Julian Opie. MUSIC: This term we will be using Charanga..
PSHE – Children will be looking at change and managing their feelings. P.E. – This half term in P.E. we will focus on rugby and gymnastics. P.E. Sessions are on Monday & Thursday, so please send your child to school already dressed in their P.E. kit.
Things to remember:
· All children should bring a flask or bottle of water to school. This should be taken home and washed every day.
Please read with your child for 5 minutes every day or questioning them on what they have read. It really is the key to all their future success.
· PE is on a Monday and Thursday for this half term. Children should come dressed in their P.E. kit and will stay in it for the rest of the day. A change of clothing is not necessary. Children need to come to school in a white t-shirt and black shorts or black tracksuit plus trainers. Reading records should be brought in for review every Monday, Wednesday, Friday - signed by an adult to say they have heard the child read that week. · Spellings are sent home on a Friday evening. The subsequent spelling practice of the words is the following Thursday. Spelling practice will now take the form of just 5 words from the chosen 10, with more practising of them all in class. · Mathletics homework will usually consist of 3 tasks I have set the children. Please ensure the children attempt these before playing on other areas of Mathletics as their scores are fed through to me and allow me to target any areas the children might be struggling with. If you have lost your login, please contact Mr Routledge · Children access TTRockstars 3 times a week in school, However, it is recommended that they spend 5 minutes on it every day to get super secure and quicker. · Children should not bring anything to school other than book bag, school book, reding record, packed lunch and a water bottle. May I remind parents and carers to ensure that all of your child’s clothing is named as it makes finding the right owner so much
. Thank you for your continued support. Should you need to get in touch, please contact the school office or my email address
Glen.routledge@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk
Mr Routledge
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Year 5 Class Blog
Happy New Year
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 5 Class Blog
Hello, happy new year and welcome back to school! Was NYE only 6 days ago? I hope you've just about recovered. First off, may I say thank you for your generous cards and gifts over the Christmas period. It really was appreciated and was very kind of you.
This term is a short one and so I have thrust the children straight back into action this week. They have been telling me all about their Christmas holidays in their writing. In maths we have started multiplication of bigger numbers by 2 digit numbers using the traditional method that I'm sure you're all familiar with. As I keep telling the children, the maths itself is relatively easy, it's nailing the process that is proving a bit of a challenge for some. The solution is to practice, practice, practice. So if your child is struggling, encourage them to go on TTRS and to access the weekly homework on Mathletics. Our topic this term is the Industrial Revolution and its impact on Leeds. The children have found it a bit of a challenge to get to grips with what a seismic shift it was in our country's, and the world's, history and what changes it brought. So if you can offer anything in the way of information or help please speak to your child to help them understand as they struggle to imagine a life before screens let alone life 270 years ago!
This term we will also have a student in classroom observing and eventually teaching some of the lessons. I will also be in class throughout. Her name is Ms R.Mogg and I'm sure you will join me in welcoming her into the ASJ family.
This week's spellings for next Thursday 12th
community
curiosity
ability
captivity
activity
sensitivity
possibility
flexibilty
visibility
eternity
week ended 9th December
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 5 Class Blog
Because of all the tests I didn't have the heart to give them a spelling test as well, so we'll attempt that next week instead. Also spare time is at a premium at this time of year so hopefully that's one less task
Next week is the xmas party on Tuesday afternoon. Children come to school as normal but can bring party clothes to change into after lunch. I have also said to bring in their own 'party pack' of food to eat mid afternoon. No sweets or nuts please. I will provide lemonade at school but if they don't want that then they can bring their own carton of fruit juice or water.
I think that's everything. If I don't get the chance to write another one next Friday I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and will see you in the new year.
Mr Routledge
week ending 2nd December
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 5 Class Blog
As we approach the end of the calendar year the children are still learning lots. This week they have learnt more about filming techniques using the ipads and have even recorded their written transmissions from Venus onto film which took a looooooonng time. As soon as I work out how to get them onto seesaw I will let you know. In geography the children began their research into the USA ; in PE they continued dancing and multi sports ; in French they learnt pet animal names and in maths we continued to look at fractions and finding common denominators.
Spellings for next Thursday 8th Dexcember
vegetable
vehicle
bruise
soldier
stomach
recommend
leisure
privilege
occur
neighbour
week ending 25th November
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 5 Class Blog
The spellings for practising on Thursday 1st December (yikes!)
certainly
definitely
possible
perhaps
probably
frequently
often
occasionally
rarely
always
week ending 18th November
Peter Dalrymple (PDalrymple) on: Year 5 Class Blog
This week the children wrote their own transmission reports from Venus ; got to grips with equivalent fractions ; Read about child geniuses in Africa; completed their double page spreads on Russia; played street hockey; and learnt about the phases of the moon in science. Thursday was interfaith day where the children spent the day in mixed age groups experiencing the 6 main religions of the world. We really enjoyed the meditation in Buddhism.
This week's spellings are with the suffix -ment :
equipment
environment
government
parliament
enjoyment
document
management
movement
replacement
statement
