Finally, we have reached the end of Term 4. In yet another busy week, we have loved reading to the end of our class book; hunting for eggs; running around the field with an egg and spoon and also finishing our cam toys. We have been busy right to the very end and it’s exactly how we like it! Thank you to all the parents who attended Parent Teacher Consultations this week; it’s been wonderful to share your child’s successes with you.
English
This week, we learned about the myth Hercules and his 12 labours. Using our knowledge of myths, we planned and wrote our own ending. We also finished reading to the end of our class text: The Adventures of Odysseus and completed the associated AR quiz.
Next term, we will be reading a book called Street Child by Berlie Doherty It is a moving historical novel about Jim Jarvis, a young boy struggling to survive in Victorian London after his mother dies. Based on the true story of the first orphan rescued by Dr. Barnardo, Jim faces the harsh realities of the workhouse, cruel employers and homelessness, before finding hope in a safe school.
Maths
This week, we learned how to use scaling to increase or decrease amounts of something or also use it for converting units of measure by finding out how many times bigger or smaller something is. We used this to compare amounts of something.
Next term, we will be exploring the link between division and multiplication before moving on to percentages and the relationship between percentages, fractions and decimals.
Spelling
In your child’s reading record, there is a sticker with the words they are learning. We call these ‘red words’ and they are tricky or impossible to sound out using phonics. Some children have been given some challenging words to learn. Thank you in advance for your support with this. There will be a spelling test at the end of the term on these words.
Love to Learn
Over the Easter holidays, we would like you to begin to prepare themselves for an activity next term. This is a whole-wide activity. Please see the poster below:
There is also an additional task you might want to take part in and that is our Chilton Art Competition. Please see the image below for more details:
Important dates:
Monday 20th April – Children return to school at usual time
Monday 4th May – Bank holiday, school closed for all
Wednesday 6th May – Year 5 class assembly at 2.50pm (parents invited)
Monday 11th to Thursday 14th May – Year 6 SATS taking place
Monday 18th May – Year 5 and 6 Viking Games at Upton (packed lunched required for year 5 and 6 and these children to wear sports kit)
Wednesday 20th May – Year 4 class assembly at 2.50pm (parents invited)
Friday 22nd May – Be here, be you, belong parade on top field from 2pm. Children to wear clothes that they feel express who they are; this could be from an outfit from a hobby they have to bright colourful clothing. All parents invited to watch.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or queries. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Year 5 team (Miss Isaac, Mr Oxley and Mrs Mirza)
