What a wonderful week of learning! Year 5 have once again impressed us with their sheer determination towards all aspects of school life. 

English 

This week, we began exploring the narrative poem The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes. As part of our comprehension and writing focus, we have started writing a balanced argument around the question: “Is stealing always wrong?” This has sparked thoughtful discussion and encouraged pupils to consider different viewpoints and moral dilemmas. 

Next week, we will move on to planning and writing a persuasive letter, where pupils will express their personal opinions on whether the Highwayman is guilty or not. This task will allow them to apply persuasive writing techniques while developing their own reasoned arguments based on the events in the poem 

Maths 

This week, we have been learning all about percentages. We’ve been working hard to convert between decimals, fractions, and percentages—and we were brilliant at it! It’s been great to see everyone building their confidence with these important maths skills. 

Next week, we’ll be moving on to interpreting tables and graphs. We’ll also have the chance to become data collectors ourselves by gathering information, organising it in a table, and presenting it clearly in a graph. 

 

Thematic 

This week, we learned about gravity and how it affects objects. We also completed some exciting investigations into water resistance, exploring how it slows objects down in water. 

Next week, we will be learning about the force of friction and how it affects movement. We’ll explore both the useful and not-so-useful effects of friction in everyday life. In addition, we will investigate how air resistance impacts objects as they fall through the air. 

 

 

Love to Learn 

For this week’s task, please can you create a poster all about yourself that you would like to share with your new Year 6 teacher. 

 

 

Key dates 

Term 6 Dates for your Diary 

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 weekend,

Miss Isaac, Mrs King, Miss Barnett and Mr Cook