Welcome to Year 5

                                              Mrs Burns - Class Teacher     Mrs Holgate - Teaching Assistant                                  

What a busy term we had last term and the next term is looking just as exciting. The first half term we are learning all about the Ancient Egyptians and after half term we will be blasting off as we learn about Space. We also have two very exciting visits planned.

English

During the first half term we will be looking at a book called Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll by Scott Peters, this links with our work on Ancient Egypt. We will be writing a narrative and a persuasive text. After half term we will be reading Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce for our poetry as well as a flashback.

Maths

At Sunny Bank we continue to develop a ‘mastery’ approach to maths. This term, children will be deepening their understanding of methods of multiplying and dividing, as well as fractions and decimals.

Science

Our science the first half term will focus on forces and after the half term holidays we will be looking at Earth and space.

Topic

In our first half term together will delve into the past as we look at the life of the Ancient Egyptians. We will be looking further afield as we gaze at the starts and find out about space after half term.

Reading

Please ensure that your child has their reading book and record is in school every day and that they are reading for about 20 minutes each day. This should be recorded in their reading record and signed by an adult.

PE

Please ensure your child has their indoor and outdoor PE kit in school, with the correct footwear for each session, and that all items are clearly labelled. On Fridays they will need warm outdoor kit and trainers. For those with long hair please ensure that it is tied back and earrings where possible must be removed.

Homework

Mathletics is set weekly. The children should spend the minimum of an hour in total a week on these activities.

Spellings set and tested on a Friday.

Times Tables are ongoing and can be practiced through TTRS.

Dinner time homework club is available and if children are having difficulties accessing any of the activities. Please ensure your child speaks to myself if they have any issues. 

Useful websites

BBC Bitesize KS2 The Solar System bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zdrrd2p

European Space Agency esa.int/esaKIDSen/

NASA Kid’s Club nasa.gov/kidsclub/index

KS2 Bitesize Grammar bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/spelling_grammar/

thinkuknow.co.uk

Mrs Burns - Class Teacher

Email - office.sunnybank@visionmat.com 

Please address emails to the school office email and put FAO Mrs Burns in the subject line.  Thank you.

Year Five Curriculum 2019 - 2020

Year Five Parent Curriculum Leaflet