Welcome to Class 5

How we are working… Mrs Stevenson (Mon, Tues, Fri) Mrs Smith (Weds, Thur) Mrs Stevenson, Mrs Slocombe, Mrs Seaton, Mrs Carder Inspire+ Coach

Topics TERMS 1 and 2 – Ancient Greeks, Forces and Reversible changes in Science TERMS 3 and 4 – Around the world in 80 days, Space in Science TERMS 5 and 6 – Anglo Saxons and Vikings, Life Cycles in Science

Core subjects Literacy Texts from significant authors Traditional stories, myths and legends Stories from other cultures Older Literature Film narrative Dramatic conventions Instructions Reports and explanations Persuasive writing Poetry Spellings

Reading Reading focus in school Please listen to your child read and sign in the book Rewards for reading school texts Free reading is great

Core subjects Numeracy Number – Number and Place Value (including Roman Numerals) Number – Addition and subtraction Number – Multiplication and division Number – fractions including decimals & % (including adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions) Measurement Geometry – Properties of shape Geometry – Position and direction Statistics

Homework Spellings will be given every week. We would encourage children not just to learn the spelling but to know the definition of the word and be able to use it within a sentence (either orally or written). Each week your child will have a mental maths target to learn. This will depend on specific class targets and the child as an individual. For example, learn number bonds to ten or learn the two times table along with division facts. Every week your child will either have a more structured piece of homework linked to their maths or English learning in class or a more creative piece aimed at developing your child’s independent thinking skills. In years 5 and 6 the children will have a termly project linked to work in class to develop their independent research skills.

Trips and dates Harvest festival Parents evening in October Day visits to enhance topics Residential trip to Ilam in Derbyshire Puberty talk Christmas Carol concert Easter Service

Parental Help PLEASE Help and support with homework Listening to reading Times tables PE kits Trips – helpers are always welcome Open Door Policy – we are committed to working with you. Contact school office if you have any concerns and we will endeavour to meet with you after school.

Facebook Privacy settings Be one of your child’s Friends and monitor their discussions Don’t have strangers as Friends Don’t use Facebook in their bedrooms

Remember Espresso to support children with their learning in school. Remember the School Web Site for additional information www.aspire.school Remember Espresso to support children with their learning in school.

Any questions? If you have any questions at a later date, please find me at the gate, or phone, for an appointment.