Year 5 - Maple Class

English

This half term we will be reading 'Stormbreaker' by Anthony Horowitz. This is the exciting first novel in the Alex Rider series, where MI6 recognizes Alex's potential and sends him on his secret mission as a spy. We will focus on writing journal entries, writing letters in character and writing reports.

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 -

• Place value of numbers to 1,000,000
• Rounding
• Addition and Subtraction
• Multiplication of whole numbers

Science

Forces

History

This half term we will learn about Ancient Egypt. We will locate Egypt on maps and learn about the River Nile. We will look back in time to investigate the beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians and discover why and how they made mummies. We will learn about Tutankhamun and the discovery of his tomb. We will investigate some Ancient Egyptian artefacts and research some of their gods and goddesses. 

R.E.

What does it mean if Christians believe God is holy and loving?

Computing

Internet Safety

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).