1. Welcome to Class 5

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

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

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