Welcome to Year 5!

Meet the Staff:
Class Teacher: Emma Venkatachellum
Teaching Assistant: Beenu Shukla

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English

English:
This term, Year 5 will delve into Macbeth by William Shakespeare (abridged). Students will craft diary entries, write a poem inspired by the witches' spell, and recount a dramatic crime scene.

Maths

Maths:
This term focuses on place value up to one million, rounding, and the four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Weekly online Maths homework will support and reinforce class learning.

Science - DT - Geography 

Science:
Students will explore the properties of materials, learning to describe and compare them. They will conduct experiments, record their findings, and understand how materials change states (solid, liquid, gas). Key concepts include separation methods like sieving and filtration.

Design Technology (DT):
Year 5 will explore the creation of a cloak inspired by Macbeth. Students will examine different materials and techniques to design and make their own cloaks. They will sketch and plan their designs, select appropriate materials, and apply their sewing skills to create a functional cloak that reflects the play's themes.

Geography:
Year 5 will study compass points, identify and draw symbols on maps, and understand their significance. Students will describe and explain their dream shop, observe and map shops on Herbert Road, and use tally and bar charts to analyze local shopping trends. They will research popular UK shops and design an online survey.

Computing

Computing:
In Year 5, we will delve into programming musical notes. Students will learn how to use coding to create sequences of musical notes, exploring how different combinations produce various sounds and melodies. They will gain experience with basic programming concepts such as loops and conditionals while developing their own musical compositions. This activity will help students understand the relationship between coding and music, enhancing their problem-solving skills and creativity.

Ways you can support your child at home

• Ensure that your child is reading their Accelerated Reader book for at least 30 minutes a day. 
• Practice the spellings sent home each week.
• Ensure that your child is completing their IXL Maths homework, Monday-Friday, for at least 30 minutes.

Example Timetable

Arithmetic

Maths

Breaktime

English

Lunchtime

Accelerated Reader Time

Humanities/Art/DT/Science

Other

PE is every Wednesday. Children should come to school wearing their kits.

Computing is on Wednesdays.

Music is on Wednesdays.

Spanish is on Mondays - Fridays.