Samphire Class - Year 5
Staff: Mrs Roy and Mrs Bunting
Maths
Our focus areas are:
Fractions – comparing, ordering, finding equivalents, and adding and subtracting fractions.
Statistics – reading and interpreting graphs, timetables and tables, and understanding mean, median and mode.
Geometry – identifying 3D shapes, using coordinates, and exploring reflection and translation.
English
We will be using high-quality texts to inspire our writing, including Hidden Figures, exploring themes of empowerment and equality.
Children will:
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Write a character narrative
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Write a persuasive bargain letter
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Develop grammar skills including modal verbs, prefixes and cohesion
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Strengthen reading skills by summarising, predicting and explaining using evidence
Discovery Learning
Science
Children will investigate reversible and irreversible changes through practical experiments. They will learn how to carry out fair tests, record results clearly, and explain their findings using scientific vocabulary.
History
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Place the railway within a local and national timeline
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Explore how travel, jobs and daily life changed
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Study historical sources such as photographs and maps
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Consider how people felt about the railway’s arrival and closure
General Notices
P.E. and Outdoor Learning
PE days are Tuesday and Friday. No woodlands this term
Reading Challenge
In Year 5, we are working hard to promote the importance of reading and show children how enjoyable reading can be. We promote reading for pleasure throughout the school and encourage the children to read every day. At school, we have supplied our in-class reading area with a range of age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction high-quality texts for children to access.
Class Dojo
Class Dojo will continue to be used this year. It is a great space where you can view photos, videos and information about what is happening in Year 5 and across the school. If you require another invitation to join, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Belongings
Please can you ensure that all belongings and named (PE Kits – Wellies – School Uniform – Bags – Coats – Water bottles etc).