Spring 2025
Year 5
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Dear Parents/Carers,
Dear Parents/Carers,
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and exciting New Year. Please find below an overview of the learning taking place this term in Year 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me (nkhan@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk).
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and exciting New Year. Please find below an overview of the learning taking place this term in Year 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me (nkhan@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk).
During English, we will be writing a non-chronological report about Emperor penguins. As part of our learning, we will be focusing on puns, superlatives, power of three, captions and passive voice. We will later move on to our narrative unit linked to the book, The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie. Within these sessions, we will develop our knowledge of features within this genre, whilst continuing to focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar.
During English, we will be writing a non-chronological report about Emperor penguins. As part of our learning, we will be focusing on puns, superlatives, power of three, captions and passive voice. We will later move on to our narrative unit linked to the book, The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie. Within these sessions, we will develop our knowledge of features within this genre, whilst continuing to focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar.
As mathematicians, we will learn about: equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions by whole numbers, fraction problem solving, converting units of measure, area, volume and capacity, percentages, 3-D and 2-D shapes.
As mathematicians, we will learn about: equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions by whole numbers, fraction problem solving, converting units of measure, area, volume and capacity, percentages, 3-D and 2-D shapes.
As scientists, we will investigate the properties of materials. We will: compare and group together everyday materials on the basis of their properties; use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated; and finally, learn how to give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, for the particular uses of everyday materials.
As scientists, we will investigate the properties of materials. We will: compare and group together everyday materials on the basis of their properties; use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated; and finally, learn how to give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, for the particular uses of everyday materials.
In the second half of the term, we will move onto our ‘Changes of materials’ unit.
In the second half of the term, we will move onto our ‘Changes of materials’ unit.
As computer scientists, we will use Google Drawings to understand that vector images are made up of shapes. We will learn how to use the different drawing tools and how images are created in layers. We will also explore the ways in which images can be grouped and duplicated to create more complex pieces of work.
As computer scientists, we will use Google Drawings to understand that vector images are made up of shapes. We will learn how to use the different drawing tools and how images are created in layers. We will also explore the ways in which images can be grouped and duplicated to create more complex pieces of work.
As geographers, we will look at how natural disasters affect us in our Volcanoes and Earthquakes topic.
As geographers, we will look at how natural disasters affect us in our Volcanoes and Earthquakes topic.
Website to support learning:
Website to support learning:
Username: Y5TG
Username: Y5TG
Password: Y5TGOZ
Password: Y5TGOZ
As historians, we will learn about the Tudors and the impact the Tudor period had on modern Britain.
As historians, we will learn about the Tudors and the impact the Tudor period had on modern Britain.
As artists, we will be: investigating the built environment through drawing and printmaking; learning about the work of architect Zaha Hadid; creatively presenting research on artist Hundertwasser and exploring the symbolism of monument design.
As artists, we will be: investigating the built environment through drawing and printmaking; learning about the work of architect Zaha Hadid; creatively presenting research on artist Hundertwasser and exploring the symbolism of monument design.
As designers, we will be: creating a four-page pop-up story book design; and incorporating a range of functional mechanisms that use levers, sliders, layers and spacers to give the illusion of movement through interaction.
As designers, we will be: creating a four-page pop-up story book design; and incorporating a range of functional mechanisms that use levers, sliders, layers and spacers to give the illusion of movement through interaction.
In Relationship and Health Education, we will be thinking about: managing risk, including online safety; norms around use of legal drugs (tobacco, alcohol); and decision-making skills.
In Relationship and Health Education, we will be thinking about: managing risk, including online safety; norms around use of legal drugs (tobacco, alcohol); and decision-making skills.
As learners of religion, we will consider what spiritual pathways to Moksha are written in Hindu scriptures.
As learners of religion, we will consider what spiritual pathways to Moksha are written in Hindu scriptures.
As athletes, we will take part in dodgeball.
As athletes, we will take part in dodgeball.
Our PE session will be held on Tuesday.
Our PE session will be held on Tuesday.
This term, Year 5 will have swimming lessons on Wednesday afternoons.
This term, Year 5 will have swimming lessons on Wednesday afternoons.
This term we will be focusing on the essential skills Aiming High, Creativity and Staying Positive. Click here for more information about Skills Builder.
Skills Builder has a resource platform dedicated to helping parents and carers to build their child’s essential skills at home: Skills Builder Homezone (skillsbuilder.org/homezone).
Home learning will continue to be set online.
Home learning will continue to be set online.
We are also continuing our drive to encourage more children to read for pleasure. Research shows a positive link between reading frequency and enjoyment and educational attainment. Please ensure that your child is engaging with 15-20 minutes reading everyday. It is really helpful if you can take some time to read with your child and ask questions about what they have read. This will help to support their developing comprehension skills. When your child finishes reading a book, they will have the opportunity to complete an Accelerated Reader quiz at school.
We are also continuing our drive to encourage more children to read for pleasure. Research shows a positive link between reading frequency and enjoyment and educational attainment. Please ensure that your child is engaging with 15-20 minutes reading everyday. It is really helpful if you can take some time to read with your child and ask questions about what they have read. This will help to support their developing comprehension skills. When your child finishes reading a book, they will have the opportunity to complete an Accelerated Reader quiz at school.
Our primary concern is that children are happy in school so please do feel free to contact us if they are experiencing any difficulties so that we can offer any support that they might need.
Our primary concern is that children are happy in school so please do feel free to contact us if they are experiencing any difficulties so that we can offer any support that they might need.
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