Maple Class- Year 5
Welcome to Year 5!
Thank you for taking time to visit our class page. I hope you find all of the information below useful.
There is so much to look forward to this year: an exciting curriculum, being stretched and challenged, and of course, amazing experiences!
From, Mr Kinnair (Maple Class Teacher)
What will my child be learning about this half term?
In English this half term, our writing will focus on the novel 'Curiosity' by Markus Motum. Our first piece of writing will be a Space Journey Narrative based the story.
Our class novel (a book we read for pleasure) is 'Room 13' by Robert Swindells.
In Maths, the children will be learning to:
Understanding decimals and place value.
Partitioning and representing decimal numbers.
Ordering, rounding and reading scales.
Making connections between fractions, decimals and calculations.
In Science, our topic is ‘Earth and Space’. In this topic, children will learn about the movement of the Earth and other planets in relation to the Sun. They will explore how the Earth’s rotation causes day and night, and how the movement of the Moon and Earth creates patterns that we can observe. Children will also investigate the Solar System and develop their understanding of how ideas about space have changed over time.
In History, our topic is ‘Ancient Greece’. In this topic, children will learn about the Ancient Greek civilisation and the important role it played in shaping the ancient world. They will explore the different city states, including Athens and Sparta, and compare how they were governed and how people lived. Children will also investigate the achievements of the Ancient Greeks as well as learning about the conflicts and rivalries between the city states and their battles against the Persian Empire.
Here are our final topics for this half term:
RE: Christianity (God)
Art: Textiles
Computing: eBooks
Spanish: Me and my friends
When will my child have PE?
On Tuesdays and Fridays, your child should come to school dressed in their PE kit and trainers. Please see the uniform page on our website (https://www.eaves.st-helens.sch.uk/page/school-uniform/161792)
What homework will my child get?
Daily reading for at least 10 minutes and diary signed by an adult – minimum 4 times a week.
One piece of written homework (alternating between maths and English) brought home in homework books on Fridays. Occasionaly this written homework could be linked to one of our topics instead. Homework is due back in class on Wednesdays.
Why is reading so important?
The importance of reading for children cannot be underestimated. Reading for pleasure can benefit a child’s education, social and cognitive development, their wellbeing, and their mental health. Reading is the bedrock of all learning.
Children in Year 5 are expected to read a minimum of 4 timers per week. Children complete a quiz on their book in school when they have read it. Children change their books regularly and independently.
Useful links
Year 5 & 6 Spelling list (from the National Curriculum):
Recommended reading books for Year 5 children:
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-lists-for-ks2-school-pupils/year-5/
Times Tables Rock Stars:
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth
Year 5 Maths BBC Bitesize:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zykvwsg
Year 5 Timetable
Below is a typical weekly timetable for our Year 5 class; however, please note that lesson times and activities may vary from week to week to respond to curriculum needs and enrichment opportunities.
