Year 5 - Maple Class

English

This half term we will finish reading Street Child then move on to 'Varmints' by Helen Ward, a story of a world in need of protection and the souls who love it enough to ensure its regeneration. 

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 -

• Geometry - including measuring and exploring angles, quadrilaterals, parallel lines, polygons
• Position and Movement - translations and reflections

Science

Life Cycles

History

This half term we will continue learning about the Industrial Revolution in Victorian Britain then move on to Geography.

Geography

In Geography we will find out about the deserts of the world. We will locate the largest deserts on a map and learn about the animals and plants living there. We will find out how humans manage to live in such extreme environments and how humans have changed some deserts over time. 

R.E.

Why is the Torah so important to Jewish people?

Computing - Databases

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).