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Week Beginning: 26th June 2023 Term 4 Week 11
Reminder - Year 5 Fundraiser and Art Auction - Wednesday 28th June 1.15 - 2.15pm
Please come and support your children and a great cause on Wednesday 28th June 1.15-2.15pm. The children are very passionate about this project and want to raise as much money as possible.
There will be a lot of art for sale and other things that the children have made (with their parents help!) and all the proceeds will be going to our community partner school to help them purchase a water filter.
Next Week - Friday 23rd June
Over the coming week (how is it the last week?) we will be reflecting on our learning in all subjects and preparing for our exit points.
Miss Harris and Ms Yates would like to thank all of you for your support this academic year, it has been a pleasure to teach all of your children and we have no doubt that they will continue to do well as they move in to Year6. We can't wait to see them thrive!
Music
We will be presenting our celebration assembly and do fun music games and drum circle.
Nepali
We will revise some of the topics such as colours, food, animals etc with fun activities.
PE
PE this week will be on Monday.
Library
We will be reading for pleasure and discussing our favourite parts of the book.
Week Beginning: 19th June 2023 Term 4 Week 10
Link to watch the Community Concert : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuMgxxsoXoc
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Maths
We will be working on measurement next week including discussing the difference between weight and mass, converting masses and also discussing capacity and volume. They will apply all their knowledge of metric units to solving real world problems.
English
In English we will be using our persuasive writing skills to create advertising for our fundraiser and the different goods we will have on offer.
During guided reading we will be continuing to read When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, we really hope we can finish it before the end of the year!
IPC
In IPC we will continue creating art and begin to work on our marketing strategy for the fundraiser the following week.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be looking at friendships and also talking about worries as we move towards the end of the year and transitioning into Year 6.
ICT
In ICT we will be creating songs using Chrome Music Lab and also creating some digital art.
World Languages
We will continue to look at Das Wetter and create weather forecasts in German.
Music
We will be rehearsing in preparation for the celebration assembly.
Nepali
We will continue to practise words with vowel ‘e’ े केरा, मेवा, बेसन, करेला रकेट, टेबल, नेपाल, केराउ, परेवा, परेला, पखेटा आदि and start to practise the words with vowel ‘ai’ै ऐ सैनिक, दैलेख, नजिकै, मकैबारी, जस्तै, बिहानै, दैनिक, लैजानु, खैलाबैला ।
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will be reading for pleasure and recommending books to peers.
Week Beginning: 12th June 2023 Term 4 Week 9
Community Concert Thursday 15th June from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the TBS hall.
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Maths
We will me working on measurement next week including converting between mm and cm, cm and m and m and km.
Later in the week we will also be looking at converting between times such as minutes, hours, days, weeks and months.
English
This week we will focusing on grammar, punctuation and tightening up our writing skills ready for Year 6!
In Guided Reading 5H will continue reading chapters 12 and 13 and thinking about the events that may have been starting to think about the different places that the family have lived and the differences between them. In 5Y we will be reading chapters 14 and 15, continuing to explain words in context. To help with reading at home there is a great interview with Judith Kerr on BBC World service about this book. This can be found here .
For those children interested in reading other books by Judith Kerr, about her experiences following When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, the other books they might enjoy are called, ' The Other way Round'' and 'A Small Person Far Away'.
IPC
In IPC we will be creating visual arts in the impressionist, cubist and surrealist styles. We will also be beginning to work on our end of year fundraising project so please keep an eye on your emails as you may be receiving a plea for help from your child or from your teacher.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be looking at friendships and also talking about worries as we move towards the end of the year and transitioning into Year 6.
ICT
In ICT we will be creating songs using Chrome Music Lab and also creating some digital art.
World Languages
We will continue to look at Das Wetter and create weather forecasts in German.
Music
We will be rehearsing in preparation for the Community Concert and the celebration assembly.
Nepali
We will continue to practise Nepali words with the vowel ‘u’ उ ‘ुु’ like मुख, चुरा, सुगा, आलु, कुकुर, अदुवा आदि and start the vowel ‘e’ 'ए ' केरा, मेवा, बेसन, करेला, रकेट, टेबल, नेपाल, केराउ, परेवा, परेला, पखेटा आदि
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will be presenting on the research topics and making ideas to role play on fictional stories. This week we are using our English skills across the curriculum to develop our different areas of learning. We will also be doing some fovu
Week Beginning: 5th June 2023 Term 4 Week 8
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Maths
We will be beginning a unit on finding perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes.
English
This week we will be finishing our persuasive writing. Trying to convince Mrs Yates and Miss Harris that we have created the best donuts EVER.
In Guided Reading 5H will continue reading chapters 10 and 11 and thinking about the events that may have been confusing for the characters so far in When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit- using examples from the text to explain why. In 5Y we will be reading chapters 12 and 13, and comparing the different settings in the book. To help with reading at home there is a great interview with Judith Kerr on BBC World service about this book. This can be found here .
For those children interested in reading other books by Judith Kerr, about her experiences following When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, the other books they might enjoy are called, ' The Other way Round'' and 'A Small Person Far Away'.
IPC
In IPC we will be creating visual arts in the impressionist, cubist and abstract styles.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be beginning a new unit about jobs and careers under the umbrella question - What jobs would we like?
ICT
In ICT we will be creating songs using Chrome Music Lab.
World Languages
We will continue to look at Das Wetter and create weather forecasts in German.
Music
This week we will practice 'Ode to Joy' from Beethoven on the keyboard and practice our songs for the community concert. Those songs are available on SeeSaw for the students that would like to practice at home!
Nepali
We will continue to practise words with vowel ‘i’ ‘इ’ and ‘ee’ ई in Nepali Barnamala नेपाली वर्णमाला
किन, जित, चिन, किरा, चित्र, पिङ ……..घडी,रानी, पारी, नदी,खसी, पानी, मसी आदि ।
Revision of ‘ people who help us’ and practice conversation.
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will be finishing off our research-based activities on topics of our interest and preparing for the presentation.
Week Beginning: 29th May 2023 Term 4 Week 7
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Maths
We will be finishing our position and movement unit by describing reflected shapes using coordinates on the first quadrant of a cartesian plane. We will also apply the skills we have learnt this unit by planning a fictional funpark.
English
This week in literacy we will be focusing on persuasive writing. We will be studying the features, and considering different reasons and ways that people can be persuaded. To prepare for this unit you might want to talk to your child about what it means to persuade.
In Guided Reading 5H will be reading chapters 8 and 9 and thinking about the events that may have been confusing for the characters so far in When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit- using examples from the text to explain why. In 5Y we will be reading chapters 10 and 11, and finding facts about events and characters from the books and developing our skill of retrieval. If you would like to support your child with their reading remind them to continue with our reading challenge over the long weekend.
IPC
In IPC we will be tuning into our new and final topic of the year - ' They see the world like this'.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be beginning a new unit about jobs and careers under the umbrella question - What jobs would we like?
ICT
In ICT we will be beginning a new unit about flat-file databases.
World Languages
We will continue to look at Das Wetter and create weather forecasts in German.
Music
This week we will practice 'Ode to Joy' from Beethoven on the keyboard and practice our songs for the community concert. Those songs are available on SeeSaw for the students that would like to practice at home!
Nepali
We will continue to practise words with 2nd vowel ‘Aa’ ‘आ’ in Nepali Barnamala नेपाली वर्णमाला (eg. हात, मामा, काका, पापा, जामा, माला, लामा) and to start the third vowel ‘i’ ‘इ’ in Nepali Barnamala नेपाली वर्णमाला
किन, जित, चिन, किरा, चित्र, पिङ
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will continue on the research-based activities on topics of our interest, specifically making concept maps and finding information.
Week Beginning: 22nd May 2023 Term 4 Week 6
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Please remember that next week is a 3 day week.
Maths
This week in maths we will be starting a new unit called position and movement. Within this unit we will look at naming and plotting points on a cartesian plane, describing transitions and describing reflections.
English
This week in literacy we will be finishing our work on poetry and discussing which kinds of poems they like best and why. Which of our students do you think are budding poets?!
In Guided Reading 5H will be reading chapters 6 and7 and creating character profiles to get to know the characters better. In 5Y we will be reading chapters 8 and 9, and considering the thoughts of different characters. If you would like to support your child with their reading remind them to continue with our reading challenges.
IPC
In IPC we will be tuning into our new and final topic of the year - ' They see the world like this'.
PSHE
We will be reflecting on ourselves and goal setting for the remainder of the year.
ICT
In ICT we will be reflecting on our vector graphic unit and giving others constructive feedback.
World Languages
We will continue to look at Das Wetter and create weather forecasts in German.
Music
This week we will practice 'Ode to Joy' from Beethoven on the keyboard and practice our songs for the community concert. Those songs are available on SeeSaw for the students that would like to practice at home!
Nepali
Half Term Break
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will continue on the research-based activities on topics of our interest, specifically asking questions and identifying keywords.
Week Beginning: 15th May 2023 Term 4 Week 5
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(Please remind your children to bring their equipment for science experiments on Monday)
Maths
In maths this week we will be continuing with revision, we will also finish our Geometry unit.
Number and place value
Addition and subtraction
Multiplication and division
Word problems
Graphs
Fractions, decimals and percentages
English
This week in literacy we will be developing out understanding of poems by focusing on the spoken word. We will be considering how the spoken word can be inspiring, and even performing our own. Maybe even in the form of a rap.
In Guided Reading 5H will be reading chapters 4,5 and 6 considering the reasons for the actions of characters and what clues there are to her feeling. In 5Y we will be revisiting chapter 6, reading chapter 7 and looking closely at each of our main characters, Mama, Papa, Max and Anna.
IPC
In IPC we will be finishing off our never ending science experiments, creating some art to raise awareness of issues surrounding water and sanitation and also finishing off our history research projects.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be looking at positive body image and how the media can negatively influence our ideas of what being healthy looks like.
ICT
In ICT we will be creating Vector Graphics using Google drawing.
World Languages
We will look at Das Wetter and create weather forecasts in German
Music
This week we will practice 'Ode to Joy' from Beethoven on the keyboard and practice our songs for the community concert.
Nepali
We will continue to practise words with 2nd vowel ‘Aa’ ‘आ’ in Nepali Barnamala नेपाली वर्णमाला (eg. हात, मामा, काका, पापा, जामा, माला, लामा)
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will be focussing on research-based activities on the topics of our interest, specifically asking questions and identifying keywords.
Week Beginning: 8th May 2023 Term 4 Week 4
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Maths
In maths this week we will be revising all learning so far including:
Number and place value
Addition and subtraction
Multiplication and division
Word problems
Graphs
Fractions, decimals and percentages
English
This week in literacy we are continuing to develop our understanding of poetry and the different types of language used, such as metaphors and idioms. Did you know there are over 2500 in the English Language?
In Guided Reading 5H will be reading the first few chapters of When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, discussing the way that language makes the reader feel. In 5Y we are reading chapters 4,5 and 6 and considering the reasons for the actions of characters and what clues there are to their feelings.
IPC
In IPC we will be conducting experiments (that the children will choose). We will be following the scientific method including identifying variables. The children may need some support to find resources to make their experiments.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be learning about drug use (legal and illegal) and the rules and regulations that surround this. Also about the mixed messages in the media about substances.
ICT
In ICT we will be creating Vector Graphics using Google drawing.
World Languages
We will look at Das Wetter and create weather forecasts in German
Music
This week we will practice 'Ode to Joy' from Beethoven on the keyboard and practice our songs for the community concert.
Nepali
We will continue to practise words with 2nd vowel ‘Aa’ ‘आ’ in Nepali Barnamala नेपाली वर्णमाला (eg. हात, मामा, काका, पापा, जामा, माला, लामा)
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will continue learning to identify the main idea and supporting details from a fiction text.
Week Beginning: 1st May 2023 Term 4 Week 3
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Maths
In maths this week we will be investigating angles and lines in quadrilaterals and polygons. We will also be identifying regular and irregular shapes .
English
This week we will be starting a unit on poetry, focusing to begin with on the work of Pie Corbit. We will be looking at the similarities and differences between poems and gathering examples of different language types and the effects they create.
During Guided Reading 5H will be reading chapter one of When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit and considering the language choices used by the author to create unease. 5Y will be reading chapter two and looking at how moods can be created in a text. We will also continue our reading challenge!
IPC
In IPC we will be conducting experiments (that the children will choose). We will be following the scientific method including identifying variables. The children may need some support to find resources to make their experiments.
PSHE
In PSHE this week we will be learning about laws around different substances and why these rules are different for different substances.
WL
We will continue our diaries and freedom slogans following on from our learning about the Berlin Wall.
Music
This week we will practice our new African round 'Makotoudé' , we will finish learning the 'Teddy Bear' song in Major and Minor on the keyboard and practice chords on the keyboard.
Nepali
We will learn about Lord Buddha and Buddha Jayanti. भगवान बुद्ध तथा बुद्ध जयन्ती बारेमा हामी सिक्नेछौ । ।
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will be learning to identify and understand the main idea from a fiction text.
Week Beginning: 24th April 2023 Term 4 Week 2
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Maths
In maths we will be continuing to work with angles including measuring angles using protractors and drawing angles.
English
This week we will be continuing to work on the book 'The Promise', we will be using the different language techniques that we have been studying to develop our own sequel to the book in the style of the author Nicola Davis.
During Guided Reading 5H will be being introduced to the book When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, and starting to learn a little bit about where and when it is set, as well as the author Judith Kerr. 5Y will be reading chapter one and considering language choices used by the author to create unease. We will also continue our reading challenge!
IPC
In IPC we will be conducting an experiment to turn dirty water into clean water (again, we send out a plea for plastic bottles). We will also be researching the history of Kathmandu and finding out more about the water ways surrounding the city.
PSHE
In PSHE this week we will be learning about keeping healthy and what it means to be healthy. The focus this week is risks and effects of legal drugs and the impact on health.
WL
We will learn look at what the Berliner Mauer was and use our dictionary skills to create messages of peace in German.
Music
This week we will practice our new African round 'Makotoudé' , we will finish learning the 'Teddy Bear' song in Major and Minor on the keyboard and practice chords on the keyboard.
Nepali
We will start to practise words with 2nd vowel in Nepali Barnamala नेपाली वर्णमाला (eg. हात, मामा, काका, पापा, माला, लामा) ।
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will continue to learn how to visualize and verbalize from a fiction text.
Week Beginning: 17th April 2023 Term 4 Week 1
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Maths
After the break we will begin our 'Geometry unit' where we will be identifying different angles such as acute, obtuse, right and reflex angles. We will use protractors to measure angles with accuracy and compare them.
English
When returning after the break we will be starting a 2 week block based on the book The Promise, By Nicola Davis. During the first week we will be exploring antonyms, prefixes and words that express possibility. We will also be using the text to help us learn about metaphors and personification.
In Guided Reading we will be starting to look at the book When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, By Judith Kerr. During this week we will be comparing this book to others by the same author and considering where it fits in both history (when it is set) and literature (autobiographical). If you would like to support your child with their learning at home consider listening to the Audio Book Out Of Hiding: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey to America on Get Epic- The Class Code is bqm5768 for 5Y. 5H should be able to login with Google.
IPC
In IPC we will be tuning into a new unit about the 'Sustainable development goals'. This project is top secret so we can't divulge too much at this stage!
PSHE
In PSHE this week we will be learning about keeping healthy and what it means to be healthy. We will be thinking about how to keep physically healthy and what activities can help us do this.
Music
After the break, we will start a new song on the keyboard and we will continue exploring playing music in major or minor.
Nepali
We will continue to learn about the three letter words in Nepali and Nepali mother's day.
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will be learning one of the reading skills on how to visualize and verbalize.
Week Beginning: 27th March 2023 Term 3 Week 11
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Maths
We will be exploring percentages next week.
English
In English this week, we will be finishing our unit about Curiosity the Mars Rover and designing our own rovers. We have really enjoyed this unit and hope that you have enjoyed all the learning we have brought home about Mars!
IPC
In IPC, children will be finishing off the 'Mission to Mars' unit by choosing their own way to show what they have learned. Stay tuned for some fun videos next week!
PSHE
In PSHE this week we are going to continued develop our understanding of how to respond to adults that they may encounter, including offline, online, those they already know and those they don't know. We are continuing with this objective after using our PSHE lesson last week to celebrate World Down's Syndrome day.
World languages
We will be continuing to focus on Earth Day and its importance.
Music
We will continue our journey to learn the keyboard and the ukulele. We will explore the differences between major and minor music and chords while listening and playing.
Nepali
We will continue to learn about the two and three letter words in Nepali.
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Librawill be learning how to write a book review and we will recommend books to peers.
Week Beginning: 20th March 2023 Term 3 Week 10
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Maths
In maths next week we will continue to add and subtract decimals, applying this to money, weight and length word problems. We will finish the week by rounding decimals to the nearest whole number.
English
In English this week, we will be continuing with our adventure to space! We will focus on writing a mission log for Curiosity the Mars Rover, presenting a news report on our learning about the adventure of Curiosity. As well as this we will be developing our use of dashes to add information and use noun phrases in the development of our very own Mars rovers! If you would like to support your child with this at home it would be helpful to read a range of news reports and watch some news reports online.
IPC
In IPC we will be investigating the rotation, revolution of the planets and creating a drama in groups. We will begin to research the possibility of life on Mars and the reasons why life on Earth is possible.
PSHE
In PSHE this week we are going to develop our understanding of how to respond to adults that they may encounter, including offline, online, those they already know and those they don't know.
World languages
We will be starting to focus on Earth Day and its importance.
Music
We will continue our journey to learn the keyboard. We will practice the Tam Tam song on the keyboard and also practice and perform songs while singing and playing ukulele.
Nepali
We will continue to learn about the Nepali alphabets, vowels and two letter words
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will find information using various resources such as books, and websites and finish our research-based activities on our topic ‘Mission to Mars.’
Week Beginning: 13th March 2023 Term 3 Week 9
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Maths
Next week in maths we will be adding and subtracting decimals and converting fractions into decimals.
You could support your child at home with this by pointing out decimals in every day situations and discussing these with your child.
English
In English next week we will continue our journey in to space! Using the text Curiosity, A Story of a Mars Rover we will be developing our understanding of formal and informal language, creating flow charts using words of time and place, and using our learning in both English and IPC to write an explanation text. If you would like to support your child in their learning it would be great for them to research some other epic journeys and expeditions such as Shackleton and Nirmal Purja and explain their adventures.
IPC
Next week we will be conducting experiments in IPC around building rockets. Please can you bring in as many 1.5L or 2L plastic bottles as possible. This is a great way to reuse materials to support our learning!
PSHE
This week we will be discussing friendships both in person and online and how we can ensure that these are safe and healthy relationships.
World languages
We will be learning about the days and months in German.
Music
We will learn a new song and play ukulele and keyboard.
Nepali
We will continue to learn about the Nepali alphabets and vowels.
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will continue research-based activities on our topics, specifically making concept maps and finding information.
Week Beginning: 7th March 2023 Term 3 Week 8
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Maths
We will begin learning about decimals in maths including how to read and write decimals, how to convert fractions to decimals and how to compare decimals.
English
In English next week we will be beginning our new non-fiction unit based on the book Curiosity the Mars Rover. During our first week we will be developing our questioning skills and speculation, writing our own proposal, and developing our understanding of using clauses to clarify meaning.
If you would like to support your child's learning at home, it would be great if they could do some research in to the different ways that we find out about space.
IPC
We will be starting a new unit called 'Mission to Mars' next week so our activities will include tuning into what we already know about space and our solar system and beginning to investigate what makes life on Earth possible.
If you happen to know any people who know a lot about space then please contact the Year 5 teachers as we would like guest speakers in!
PSHE
This week we will be discussing friendships both in person and online and how we can ensure that these are safe and healthy relationships.
World languages
We will be learning about the animals in German.
Music
We will do some singing and ukulele practicing and then each team will practice and perform their song for the song writing competition!
Nepali
We will learn about names of the days of the week in Nepali and continue Nepali Alphabets. आईतबार , सोमबार, मंगलबाल,बुधबार,विहिबार,शुक्रबार , शनिबार
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will be focussing on research-based activities on our topics, specifically asking questions and identifying keywords.
Week Beginning: 27th February 2023 Term 3 Week 7
Maths
We will begin learning about decimals in maths including how to read and write decimals, how to convert fractions to decimals and how to compare decimals.
English
In English next week we will be continuing to discuss our love of all things books as we celebrate World Book Week. We are looking forward to welcoming in a number of visitors to read with us as well as completing a range of book based activities. We are also really looking forward to the Year 3/4 production of Peter Pan!
IPC
In IPC we will be finishing our projects for 'The Great the Bold and the Brave' and we will be presenting our learning at the Exit point on Thursday 2nd March at 12.35pm.
World languages
We will be learning about the animals in German.
Music
We will finish our songwriting project. Each team will have to finalise their lyrics, the music and practice one last time for their final performance! Each class will vote for the best song and that song will be sent to an international songwriting music competition!
Nepali
As the festival of Holi is coming soon, we'll be learning about colours and the objects we will be using in the festival in Nepali. होली पर्व, रातो, पहेँलो, निलो,हरियो, बैजनी, कालो, सेतो, गुलाबी, खैरो. पानी, रँगहरु
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
This week we will be celebrating our ‘Book Week’ and we will be doing various book-related activities.
Week Beginning: 20th February 2023 Term 3 Week 6
Reminders
Entires for the FOBISA Art competition "My Culture through my eyes" need to be handed in to Ms Griffin by Tuesday 21st January. All details are on SeeSaw.
Please can you send in any cardboard you have at home as we will be getting creative after the half-term holiday.
Maths
In maths we will be finishing off our fraction unit by consolidating all we have learned so far such as comparing and ordering fractions, changed improper fractions into mixed numbers, adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators and multiplying fractions by whole numbers. We will also be doing some revision of all the different topics we have learnt this year.
English
After half term in English, we will be finishing our text the Odyssey and developing our own scrips to reflect out learning. We will be doing this in conjunction with completing our IPC topic and identifying links. To prepare for this it would be helpful to to find a script on http://www.playscriptsforkids.net/browse-play-scripts-for-kids/free-scripts/ and recap the key features that we learnt earlier in the year.
IPC
In IPC we will be in charge of our learning through planning our exit point. We will also be constructing 3D buildings in the style of ancient Greece and Rome.
PSHE
We will be developing our understanding of safe and positive relationships, including friendships, family, class mates, online relationships.
If you wish to prepare your child for this topic please have a discussion about the people that they trust and feel safe with.
World languages
We will be recapping the colours and numbers in German.
Music
We will be working on our songwriting project. Each team will have to finalise their lyrics, choose the chords they want to use to accompany their song and practice for their final performance!
Nepali
We will learn about different food and its taste in Nepali. विभिन्न खाना, परिकार र स्वाद
PE
Please see PE yearly overview on timetable page.
Library
We will be learning about making inferences and we will be understanding the science fiction genre.
We hope you have a great holiday!
Please can you send in any cardboard you have at home as we will be getting creative after the half-term holiday.
Week Beginning: 6th February 2023 Term 3 Week 5
Maths
In maths this week we will be multiplying whole numbers by proper fractions, multiplying whole numbers and mixed numbers and consolidating our learning from the fractions unit.
English
In English this week, we continue on our mythical journey developing our writing skills. Working on our inference skills, and how to continue to develop our writing- using expanded noun phrases, punctuation such as brackets and the skill of summarising. If you would like to support your child at home following on from last week they can make a comic strip to summarise what has happened in some of the chapters we have read.
IPC
In IPC this week we will continue researching the ancient Greeks and Romans including identifying key events and inventions. We will be putting the final touches on our Greek vases with Mr Sands in the art studio.
PSHE
Our PSHE this week continues to be based on making your mind up, identifying and assessing risky situations, discussing peer and other situations that might make us feel that we need to do something we don't want to.
World languages
We will be building on our introductory language to write biographies on famous German speakers.
Music
We will be working on our songwriting project. Each team has to write the lyrics of their song (verses and chorus) and choose which instruments they want to use to accompany their song. We will also keep practicing ukulele to learn new chords.
Nepali
We will learn about our daily activities and how to say them in Nepali. हाम्रा दैनिक क्रियाकलापहरु
PE
We will be continuing with the TBS Combine this week.
Library
We will be exploring nonfiction books based on history and practice role playing different folktale stories.
Week Beginning: 30th January 2023 Term 3 Week 4
Maths
In Maths this week we will be adding and subtracting fractions with different or 'unlike' denominators.
Here is a fractions knowledge organiser that may help your children if they choose to practice at home.
English
In English this week we will be taking on the challenge of continuing the epic tale of The Odyssey as authors using inference and all the clues that we have collected to decide what might happen next. Following this we will be experimenting with different writing styles including writing postcards to different characters. To support this learning at home Year 5 could write a post card to a classmate telling them about their favourite part of The Odyssey.
IPC
In IPC we will be continuing to work on our timelines, researching other ancient civilizations and identifying key events that occurred throughout the Greek and Roman civilizations. Please encourage your child to research more at home and visit our wakelet page to add any interesting websites they may find.
PSHE
Our PSHE this week is based on making your mind up, continuing to identify and assess risky situations, discussing peer and other situations that might make us feel that we need to do something we don't want to. We will also be developing our understanding what a dare is and how to handle being dared to do something.
As there have been a few instances of name calling in school this week, some of you will see on Seesaw that we have all taken part in a reflective workshop, this will be repeated for the girls next week. If possible please could you discuss the importance of using appropriate and kind words.
World languages
We will be building on our introductory language to write biographies on famous German speakers.
Music
We continue our ukulele journey and we will practice our new songs " Best Day of My Life" and "Somewhere over the Rainbow".
Nepali
We will continue to practise Nepali Numbers this week from 1 to 30. ( १ देखी ३०) with activities.
Library
We will be learning about comparing and contrasting stories and exploring mythical and historical fiction books.
Important notes and reminders:
School begins at 8.00 for primary. Many children are still arriving after 8.15 and that is very disruptive for the other children's learning. Please try to be on time!
Music and Performing Arts information session is on Thursday 2nd 8.00-8.45
Please could parents and carers fill in the link here to indicate if their child is interested in taking part in the FOBISA try outs. This is to get an indication of numbers.
Term 3 Week 3- The Week Ahead
Maths
We will continue working on fractions consolidating our knowledge of comparing and ordering fractions, finding equivalent fractions with different denominators.
English
We will continue working on the text The Odyssey, focussing on the different characters in the books. We will be revisiting the skills of writing dialogue as well as thinking about how characters add meaning to their words through body language and the way they speak. If you want to work on this with your child at home record a conversation about our learning so far and then convert this in to speech.
IPC
Next week in 'The Great the bold and the brave' unit; we will be looking at timelines and ordering events throughout history. We will also be decorating some pots that we have been making in the art studio with Mr Sands.
PSHE
In PSHE we will continue to learn about 'Emergencies' and how we can keep ourselves safe in different situations. We will look at assessing risk. To support your child at home make sure they know how to contact the emergency services in Nepal.
Important notes and reminders:
School begins at 8.00 for primary. Many children are still arriving after 8.15 and that is very disruptive for the other children's learning. Please try to be on time!
E-Safety information session is on Thursday 26th 8.00-8.45
Fobisia information session is on Wednesday 25th 8.00-8.45
If your child is remaining on campus after school hours the following rules need to be followed:
All children staying after school should be accompanied by an adult who is supervising them whilst they are playing
The area they can play in is the slide area & the garden at the back.
If they need to go to the toilet their adult should go with them but wait outside the toilet whilst they go in
Children with no secondary siblings can stay until 3pm, or 3.30pm if waiting for a sibling at a
club. If children are waiting for a secondary sibling, they can stay until 3:30pm or 4:30pm if they have had a club (they should not be waiting at school from 2:30pm to 4:30pm as this is too long)
There is still an option for siblings to wait in the library supervised by a member of staff until 3:30pm and they should not go out in the play area unless they have an adult accompanying them.
Term 3 Week 1 - The Week Ahead
It has been lovely having the children back in school this week and hearing about their winter holiday adventures.
Maths
Next week we will begin learning about fractions. We will be looking at converting mixed numbers into improper fractions, finding equivalent fractions and comparing and ordering fractions.
English
We will begin to explore the 'Odyssey' learning about Greek gods and an epic journey.
IPC
We will be starting a new unit... Details will be revealed to the pupils after the break!
PSHE
In PSHE we will begin a new unit about 'Emergencies' and how we can keep ourselves safe in different situations.
Important notes and reminders:
School begins at 8.00 for primary. Many children are still arriving after 8.15 and that is very disruptive for the other children's learning. Please try to be on time!
The parent's forum is happening on the 20th of Jan from 8:15-8:45. If you want to sign up please do so using the link below:
Term 2 Week 9 - The Week Ahead
Maths
Year 5 will be playing some fun maths games to revisit all the skills they have learned in the past two terms such as:
Multiplying two digit numbers by three digit numbers using a written method
Dividing larger numbers by a one digit number using both long division and the bus stop method.
Identifying the rules in number patterns
Reading tables and line graphs
Finding prime numbers
Adding and subtracting larger numbers using mental methods and written methods.
English
We will finish reading 'A long walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park. We really hope this will help children develop their empathy skills and awareness of how others lives may be different to theirs.
IPC
In IPC we will be finishing off our IPC unit by doing some artwork and recapping on what we know about rivers.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be learning about money, and how different people have different attitudes towards saving and spending money. We will be considering what influences people's decisions; and what makes something good value for money. To also recognise that people make spending decisions based on priorities, needs and wants.
Important notes and reminders
School begins at 8.00 for primary. Many children are still arriving after 8.15 and that is very disruptive for the other children's learning. Please try to be on time!
We hope you are enjoying the winter season and we are looking forward to welcoming you to the performances over the next few weeks before we break up for the Christmas holidays.
As we have moved on from our COVID restrictions, including spreading out entrancing and exiting students, we can now move back to our pre-COVID systems. We will therefore be closing the small gate from 8:05 am daily until the end of term. At the start of Term 3 (10th January 2023), we will no longer use the gate for drop off or pick up.
We have been pleased to be able to welcome parents to the Yeti cafe in the mornings and the coffee shop is open from 8 am to 8:30. To help us keep our Early Years children focussed on their morning learning activities, we request that parents sit in the area in front of the coffee shop, so they are not in view of our Early Years children. For those of you enjoying time on campus after school, we would like to remind everyone that children need to be actively supervised at all times to ensure their safety and ensure that their games do not disturb any secondary lessons or clubs that are going on at that time.
We very much appreciate your support with these issues.
Term 2 Week 8 - The Week Ahead
Maths
Year 5 will be using the data they collected this week to make dual bar graphs and line graphs. They will also focus on reading timetables and posing and answering questions about data.
Key Vocabulary: graphs, data, line graph, tables
English
We will continue reading 'A long walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park. We really hope this will help children develop their empathy skills and awareness of how others lives may be different to theirs.
IPC
In IPC we will be continuing with our very new unit Go With the Flow. We will mostly be focussing on scientific skills such as making the water cycle and make predictions.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be learning about money, and how different people have different attitudes towards saving and spending money. We will be considering what influences people's decisions; and what makes something good value for money. To also recognise that people make spending decisions based on priorities, needs and wants.
Reminders
School begins at 8.00 for primary. Many children are still arriving after 8.15 and that is very disruptive for the other childrens learning. Please try to be on time!
Term 2 Week 7 - The Week Ahead
Thanks to all parents for attending PTC's this week. It was lovely to chat to you all.
Some of you asked for book recommendations for children. I have found a good website linked here that may help with this.
Please find below the an outline of the learning for next week.
Maths
We will be moving onto a new topic and learning about data including analysing data on tables and line graphs.
Looking at football world cup match tables would be a great way to make this learning practical with children at home also.
English
We will continue reading 'A long walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park. We really hope this will help children develop their empathy skills and awareness of how others lives may be different to theirs.
IPC
In IPC we will be continuing with our very new unit Go With the Flow. We will mostly be focussing on Geography skills such as map reading and learning topic based vocabulary.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be learning about money, and how different people have different attitudes towards saving and spending money. We will be considering what influences people's decisions; and what makes something good value for money. To also recognise that people make spending decisions based on priorities, needs and wants.
Reminders
School begins at 8.00 for primary. Many children are still arriving after 8.15 and that is very disruptive for the other childrens learning. Please try to be on time!
Term 2 Week 6 - The Week Ahead
After a very exciting week on expedition we are looking forward to getting back in to the classroom. We have done our best to upload lots of pictures on to Seesaw, and will be adding any others we have over the coming days.
The children from both classes were an absolute joy to spend time with, and received many compliments from the providers, as well as the staff that came along to help us. So, thank you to all parents and carers for letting us borrow them for the week!
Please find below the an outline of the learning for next week.
Maths
This upcoming week we will using the four operations to solve word problems.
English
We will begin reading 'A long walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park. We will be focusing on using reading skills such as inference, prediction and summarising.
IPC
In IPC we will be continuing with our very new unit Go With the Flow. We will be making links to our trip last week and learning about the different parts of a river. We do plan to be doing a number of practical activities so keep an eye out on Seesaw for some more exciting learning.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be learning about money, and how different people have different attitudes towards saving and spending money. We will be considering what influences people's decisions; and what makes something good value for money. To also recognise that people make spending decisions based on priorities, needs and wants.
Please note that PTC meetings are next week- thank you to all the parents that have signed up so far, or contacted us about booking in appointments. Please could parents ensure that they have booked a meeting as we can not wait to talk to you about your wonderful children!
Here is the form just in case.
Term 2 Week 5 - The Week Ahead
Expedition
14th - 17th November.
We will be setting off from school at 8.30am on Monday morning. Please ensure your child is on time.
Internet access permitting, we will try to update this website and/or Seesaw with photos of all the fun things we will be doing daily.
We will be arriving back on Thursday 17th and will keep parents updated with arrival time as we drive.
Here is the letter with the packing list again.
Reminders
Please ensure any medication is give to teachers before embarking on the trip.
If you need to contact your child then please contact the school first and they will contact the teachers on the trip.
Please don't send any snacks (apart from the packed lunch for day 1 and snacks for the bus). In the past children have left opened snacks in their tents and wild animals have had an unwelcome picnic.
Children are welcome to bring board games or card games as long as they are independently responsible for them.
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