Hello and Welcome to Year 5!
In Year 5, we are taught by Mrs Seaman and Mrs Waddell.
Mr Curd also supports us in class.
Autumn Term
We are so excited to welcome you back to school! We have lots of exciting things to look forward to this year.
This term, in history, we will be studying the impact of World War Two in Sunderland and we have some exciting lessons and activities planned! In science, we will be learning all about Properties and Changes of Materials and Forces. Our geography topic involves locating & identifying the countries and continents involved in the Second World War. We will also look at the human and physical features of different areas of the United Kingdom including Sunderland. Our art lessons will be focusing on the work of artist L.S. Lowry. Later in the term, we will be designing and making our own moving toys in DT. We are also very excited for our PE lessons where we are going to be developing our skills in badminton and dance.
Upcoming Dates for your diary
Autumn 1 begins – Monday 9th September
Bikeability w/c Monday 21st October
Homework
– Maths (TTRS) and literacy homework (spellings) will be given out every Monday. Homework will be linked to what the children are doing in school.
– Weekly spelling lists will be given out on a Monday for children to practise for a spelling quiz on Friday.
– All children are expected to practise their times tables using Times Tables Rockstars (TTRS) – all children have been given their username and password. 20 minutes per week is expected to be completed.
P.E.
Year 5 P.E will take place on a Friday. To participate fully in PE, children will need: a white t-shirt, blue shorts and a pair of plimsolls/ trainers. All jewellery MUST be removed for P.E lessons.
Home Reader
It is expected for children to read at home every evening. Children should return their book and parent book to school daily, so they have the opportunity to read with adults in school. When children have completed a book, they will be able to complete a quiz in school based on the book they have read. These results will be recorded in your child’s home reader. Points and prizes will be awarded for completing quizzes. Children who are unable to read at home will be given the opportunity to read in school if books are not returned. Please feel free to see us or write in your child’s Home-School Contact Book if there are any issues. It is essential that home and school communicate effectively, working together to ensure your child receives the very best from school.
Children have an Accelerated Reader password and user name. Use this link to access the quizzes!
Useful Websites
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/ordering-and-sequencing
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/interactive/literacy/index.htm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
