We have made it to the end of Term 5 and we should be proud of how successful it has been. From our class assemblies to two trips to the local area, it’s been busy every day! 

English 

This week, we have written non-chronological reports about the Victorians. Using parentheses and also bullet points for a list, we carefully structured our writing. We also wrote an appropriate opening and ending to our non-chronological reports. 

Next term, we are going to be exploring a short film. In this animation, we learn about an old man and some memories of his life. We will explore the emotions of the piece. 

Maths 

This week, we learned how to add and subtract decimals up to 3 dp. We learnt then to solve problems using these skills.  

Next term, we will be increasing our skills of using co-ordinates. We will use all four quadrants when translating shapes. 

Thematic/RE  

This week, we have completed this terms learning about our harbour. We used maps to find out about other places. We also made origami ‘little ships’ and floated them on water. 

Next term, we will be exploring the theme of ‘Your Words Can Hurt’. We will explore how to use kind words and also avoid others’ unkind word. Using song lyrics, we will be contributing to a whole school piece of learning. 

 

Love to Learn 

For half term holiday, please have fun with your family. Take time to relax, enjoy the sun (hopefully) and do the things you love. We look forward to seeing you on the first week back. 

 

Key dates 

Term 6 Dates for your Diary 

2nd June – Kent test registration opens for current year 5 children 

3rd June – Year 5 and 6 Viking games at Upton 

4th June– Class photos 

7th June - Cross Country at Upton 

9th – Year 5 out at Chatham and Clarendon for STEM day 

14th June - Waterloo Cup at Upton 

23rd June – Book fair this week 

27th June – Thrive coffee morning 9am in studio 

27th June – White bags for Summer Fair sent home. To be returned on Friday 4th July 

27th June – Non-school uniform day in return for items for the summer 

fair (details to follow) 

1st July – Music evening at 6pm 

4th July – Summer fair from 3.30pm 

10th July Sports Day – KS2 9.15-12 Reception and KS1 1.30-3 

11th July – Reports go out to parents 

14th, 15th 16th July – Transition days; children to spend these days with their new class teachers 

17th July – Inflatable fun day in school for all children 

17th July 3.15pm-5.30pm – Year 6 Party at school 

18th July – School finishes at 2pm for Reception to Year 5 

 

Have a lovely break, 

Miss Isaac, Mrs King, Miss Barnett and Mr Cook