Year Five
Welcome to the Year 5 Page
The Class Teacher is Mr Oakden
The TAs are Mrs Gocol and Mrs Galbraith
Summer Term 2018
This term, our topic is “The Chocolate Story”
We will :
Describe the main features of the Mayan culture
Contrast three types of citizens in Mayan culture (e.g slaves, warriors, craftsmen)
Describe what a Mayan house was like
Describe the kind of clothing that a Mayan wore
Explain the significance of Mayan Pyramids in Mayan Religion
Our science topics are living things and comparing life cycles
We are going to be finding out about how plants and animals grow and adapt to their environment.
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Week 1
Welcome back to theSummer Term
This week we have started reading Charlie and the chocolate factory. We have looked at the character of Charlie and written a description of him.
In Maths we have been working on addition and subtraction of decimals.
Week 2
This week we have been looking at percentages in maths
We are looking at the how Charlie would have felt when he found the golden ticket.
In science this week we have looked at the life cyle of a mammal.
Week 3
This week we have been looking at solving decimals using word problems in maths
We are looking at how to describe a scene usingand create a mood
Week 4
This week we have been looking at measuring angles in maths
We have designed a new chocolate bar and made an advert to try to persuade people to buy it.
Week 5
This week we have been looking at drawing and estimating angles in maths
We have talked about how the children who visited Wonka’s chocolate factory felt about their treatment and have written a letter of complaint.
During science we worked in groups to prepare a presentation to the class about different animals life cycles.
In ICT we have been using a 3D design app to design our dream house.
Week 6
This week year 5 and 6 have been on a residential course in the Yorkshire Dales
Week 7
This week we have been finding out about Roald Dahl’s life and writing a biography.
In maths we have been finding the area and perimeter of rectangles.
We are looking at how plants germinate and this week we set up an experiment to observe how different conditions change how seeds germinate.
Week 8
This week is healthy eating week and we have planned and held a debate about the pros and cons of chocolate against vegetables.
In maths we have been using symmetry and translation.
We have seen this week that plants that were warm, watered, in soil and kept in the light were the healthiest plants after a week.
Today we said good bye to Mrs Weir. Good luck with your new job at the Quinta.
Week 9
This week we have had a visit from Siemens and we took part in a roller coaster challenge.
Spring Term 2018
This term, our topic is “Extreme Environments”
We will be finding out about what it is like to live in extreme environments around the world and in space. We will be finding out about the explorers who first discovered these places.
We will also be looking at settlements closer to home to work out why they came to be.
We will be examining the different types of clothing needed when visiting extreme environments.
Our science topic is Forces
We are going to be finding out about the orces of gravity, magnetism and friction.
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Spring Term Spelling List
Dictionary, disastrous, embarrass, environment, equipped, exaggerate, excellent, explanation, familiar, foreign, forty, government, harass, hindrance, interrupt, lightning, marvellous
Term Two Learn Its
| Time | ||
| 60 second = 1 minute | 12 months = 1 year | 28 days in February |
| 60 minutes = 1 hour | 52 weeks = 1 year | 29 days in February (leap year) |
| 24 hours = 1 day | 365 days = 1 year | 30 days in April, June, September and November |
| 7 days = 1 week | 366 days = 1 leap year | 31 days in January, March, May, July, August, October and December |
Friday
English
Also a mathematics sheet linked to the work done in the previous week.
Practise Tables and Learn its
At school:
Return Homework on Wednesday
Friday
Big maths test
Reading EVERY night – 10 mins
Week 1
Welcome back to the Spring Term
This week we have started reading Harry Potter. We have looked at the character of Harry and written a description of him.
In Maths we have been working on multiplication and division.
Week 2
This week we have been looking at square and cube numbers in maths
We are looking at the opening to Harry Potter to see how settings are described.
In science this week we have looked at how air resistance affects how a spinner falls.
This week was our first ‘Bible Explorer’ lesson. for the next 4 weeks we will be learning about the old testament and then we will look at the new testament.
Week 3
This week we have been looking at fractions in maths
We are looking at how to describe a scene using different persuasive devices
Year 5 and and 6 went the Young Voices concert at Manchester arena
We were visited by the team from Clonter Theatre to conduct a lighting and set design workshop in preparation for our performance project later in the term.
Week 4
This week we have been looking at fractions in maths
We are looking at how to describe a scene using different persuasive devices
This week in science with have been using force meters to measure how much grip our shoes have.
Week 5
This week we have been looking at fractions in maths. We have been finding common denominators and adding fractions.
We are looking at how to turn a text into a play script.
In our topic work we have been finding out where rainforests are.
Week 6
This week we have been looking at fractions in maths. We have been finding out how to multiply fractions.
We are researching arctic animals and writing a non-chronological report about them
In science we have investigated how the size of a parachute affects the speed that it falls.
Week 7
This week we have been looking at decimal fractions in maths. We have been finding out decimals compare to fractions
We are researching life in space and writing an explanation about what life is like.
Week 8
This week we have been looking at decimal fractions in maths. We have been finding out how to round decimals
We are researching about Shackleton’s journey to the South pole and how to write a newspaper.
Week 9
This week we have been looking at decimal fractions in maths. We have been finding out how to order decimals
We are using the skills will learnt last week to write a newspaper article about our visit to Clonter Theatre.
On Monday we took part in a performance workshop at Clonter Theatre. We based our performance around the plight of the rain forest. The children performed on stage and some children got the opportunity to be Stage managers, lighting technicians and videographers. The children also took part in a costume design workshop. We all had a wonderful day.
Week 10
This week we have been looking at decimal fractions in maths. We have been finding out how to add and subtract decimals
We are using the skills will learnt last week to write a newspaper article about our visit to Clonter Theatre.
Last Tuesday we held our World Book Day
On Friday we raised money for Sport Relief. During the morning we took part in a skip to be fit event.
Week 11
This week we have been looking at percentages in maths.
We have been looking at how to write instructions to tell somebody how to dress for travelling through a cold environment.
On Monday we performed the production that we had created for the parents. Everyone really enjoyed the performance.
Autumn Term 2017
This term, our topic is “Mythical Beasts”
We will be studying life during the Ancient Greek era. In particular how we use evidence to find out about the past.
We will be finding out about the Greek Myths and how they relate to the Greek gods and religion.
We will also be looking at Greek temples, the army, pottery and everyday ancient Greek life.
Our science topic is Sun, Earth and the moon and Materials
We will be looking at how the earth orbits the sun and the moon orbits the earth. We will look at how these movements effect the our measurements of time and the seasons. We will look at the phases of the moon and why the length of the day changes throughout the year.
In our second half term we look at materials and more specifically how to separate different mixtures and make the materials change state.
ICT
We will be using the programming language called scratch. We will be making our own games; it is a lot of fun.
We will also be looking at methods of communication. We will be using some semaphore and breaking codes
Autumn Term Spelling List
accommodate, accompany, according, achieve, aggressive, ancient, apparent, available, category, cemetery, committee, communicate, community, controversy, correspond, develop.
Term One Learn Its
| Mass | Length | Capacity | Turn | |
| 500g = 0.5 kg | 10mm = 1cm | 5mm = 0.5cm | 500ml = 0.5l | 3600 = full turn |
| 1000g = 1kg | 100cm = 1m | 50cm = 0.5m | 1000ml = 1l | 1800 = half turn = straight line |
| 100g = 0.1kg | 1000mm = 1m | 500mm = 0.5m | 900 = quarter turn = right angle | |
| 1.5kg = 1500g | 1000m = 1km | 500m = 0.5km | ||
Information about Ancient Greek Gods – Click the buttons below
Week 1
I’ve really enjoyed my first day and am sure I will enjoy year 5.
Kaden
I’ve really enjoyed the first day especially art. I am looking forward to this year.
Ffion
Today I’ve really enjoyed finding out about place value and learning about numbers.
Liam
We have had a really good first day and the children have all gone home with smiles on their faces.
We spent the afternoon making some artwork for the front covers of our topic books:
For our science lesson we went onto the playground to model the solar system:
Using scratch to write a computer programme:
Week 2
This week we have launched our topic with a drama day based on Ancient Greek Theatre.
We learnt about Greek plays and how they were created.
The children had a great day and at the the end of the day performed a short play that they had rehearsed.
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Week 3
We took part in a workshop to find out about what happens in the houses of parliament.
We had a visit from Hula Nation. We found out about healthy eating and made some pedal powered smoothies.
Week 4
Awkwardly This week we have been working on addition problems in maths.
We have been looking at writing better descriptions using expanded noun phrases:
Awkwardly, Claire crept out of the old building and saw right in front of her ancient trees that were black and twisted. Demi and Danny
The gloomy noise of silence hung around the dejected, grimy room. Preston
We have looked at the Labyrinth in the Minotaur myth.
Week 5
Mrs Young, our music teacher is back from her honeymoon and we have had a successful session with the clarinets and saxaphones.
Week 6
In Maths we have been drawing line graphs.
Danny
This week in out topic work we have been finding out about Ancient Greek soldiers.
Lottie
Week 7
Our Wood wind Music lesson
This week we have also been drawing Ancient Greek Pottery
Tyler
Hannah
Maizie
Keiran
Week 8
We had a visit from the fire brigade who told what to do if there is a fire at home.
Week 9
This week we have been writing newspaper reports about the ancient olympic games.
We have been studying Multiplication in maths
Week 10
This week we have been writing travel brochures about Greece.
We have been continuing to study Multiplication in maths.
This week is anti bullying week. We have been discussing how to be more friendly to each other.
Friday 17th November was Children in Need day. We all dressed in our PJs and raised lots of money for charity.
Week 11
This week we have made Greek temples and written instructions about how to make them.
We have been continuing to study Division in maths.
Week 12
This week we have written a travel agents report about a Greek house.
We have been studying area and perimeter in maths
In computing this week we looked at how people can communicate using semaphore.
Week 13
This week has been assessment week so year have been very busy with tests.
We have begun rehearsing the songs for Young Voice 2018. We will be going 23rd January – Please return your reply slips as soon as possible. To listen to the songs click here or the logo.
We have conducted an experiment to find out how wrapping an ice cube in an insulated changes how it melts.
Week 14
This week we have been making Christmas cards using quilling techniques.
Week 15
This week is our last week before Christmas. Tuesday was the Christmas Lunch and the carol concert at the church.
