Year 5 - Maple Class

English

This half term we will be reading 'Street Child' by Berlie Doherty. This is the tale of an orphan living in Victorian London, based on the boy whose plight inspired Dr Barnardo to found his famous children's homes. 

Reading

Fluency in reading is hugely important for so many reasons, from the ability to independently research things of interest to the joy of 'getting lost' in a brilliant story. In addition to the reading practice at school, there is an expectation that children in Year 5 read for 15 minutes each day at home. We also provide a Home Reader book each week which is changed every Friday. We also visit the school library to give the children the opportunity to choose a book to read either in school or at home. Children are welcome to borrow their chosen book for longer than one week if additional time is needed, please just specify in their home reading record. 

Maths

This half term we will focus on -

• Fractions and Decimals

Science

Properties of Materials

History

This half term we will learn about the Victorians and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on children's lives. To link with our English book Street Child we will find out about the lives of children in Victorian times and what it was like to be in the workhouse.

R.E.

Why do Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah?

Computing

Modelling - creating 3D models

PE

Our PE days will be Mondays and Thursdays. Mondays will be with Mrs Newby while Thursdays will be taught by our specialist sports coach.

For PE lessons, your child will need: either a school logo PE shirt or a plain white or pale blue t shirt (no football shirts, please), black or royal blue shorts or plain black or navy leggings and pumps or trainers.

A plain black or navy tracksuit will be useful in colder weather.

Please ensure PE bags and items of kit are clearly labelled with your child's name.

For safety, long hair should be tied back and earrings either removed or taped over (tape is provided by school; please provide your child's hair bobble).