Autumn 2024
Year 5
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Welcome to Year 5! I hope you and your families are well and had a wonderful summer break. As the new school year begins, I am delighted to welcome your child to Year 5. The staff in Year 5 have been busy getting the classroom ready and preparing an exciting curriculum for what we hope will be a great school year. This year, I will be teaching Monday to Thursday and Mrs Cleaver every Friday. Please find below some of the exciting things we have planned for the Autumn Term. Please do email me should you have any questions or concerns – nkhan@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk. Mrs Khan
Welcome to Year 5! I hope you and your families are well and had a wonderful summer break. As the new school year begins, I am delighted to welcome your child to Year 5. The staff in Year 5 have been busy getting the classroom ready and preparing an exciting curriculum for what we hope will be a great school year. This year, I will be teaching Monday to Thursday and Mrs Cleaver every Friday. Please find below some of the exciting things we have planned for the Autumn Term. Please do email me should you have any questions or concerns – nkhan@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk. Mrs Khan
As readers and writers, we will develop our knowledge of features within different genres, whilst continuing to focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar. This term, we will begin with an exciting and engaging narrative unit linked to the book, ‘Rose Blanche’ by Ian McEwan. This book is set in World War 2 Germany and tells the story through the eyes of a young girl. We will later move onto poetry and study the poem, 'The Malfeasance' by Alan Bold. This poem tells a tale of kindness and how we should not judge others, by creating this ugly creature. The people of the city try to hunt the creature when he appears but nothing makes it go away. Then someone suggests showing kindness to the beast and it dissolves.
As readers and writers, we will develop our knowledge of features within different genres, whilst continuing to focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar. This term, we will begin with an exciting and engaging narrative unit linked to the book, ‘Rose Blanche’ by Ian McEwan. This book is set in World War 2 Germany and tells the story through the eyes of a young girl. We will later move onto poetry and study the poem, 'The Malfeasance' by Alan Bold. This poem tells a tale of kindness and how we should not judge others, by creating this ugly creature. The people of the city try to hunt the creature when he appears but nothing makes it go away. Then someone suggests showing kindness to the beast and it dissolves.
As mathematicians, we will learn about: place value of larger numbers and numbers with up to three decimal places; rounding large numbers; negative numbers; multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1,000; multiples, factors, common factors, prime numbers and composite numbers; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using formal written methods; equivalent fractions and comparing, ordering, adding and subtracting fractions.
As mathematicians, we will learn about: place value of larger numbers and numbers with up to three decimal places; rounding large numbers; negative numbers; multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1,000; multiples, factors, common factors, prime numbers and composite numbers; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using formal written methods; equivalent fractions and comparing, ordering, adding and subtracting fractions.
As scientists, we will learn about animals, including humans and describe the changes as humans develop from birth to old age. After the half-term we will learn about living things and habitats. We will describe the differences in life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird and then describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals.
As scientists, we will learn about animals, including humans and describe the changes as humans develop from birth to old age. After the half-term we will learn about living things and habitats. We will describe the differences in life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird and then describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals.
As computer scientists, we will learn about computer systems and how information is transferred between systems and devices. After the half-term, we will learn how to use different drawing tools and how images are created in layers.
As computer scientists, we will learn about computer systems and how information is transferred between systems and devices. After the half-term, we will learn how to use different drawing tools and how images are created in layers.
As geographers, we will learn about what a mountain is; the features of a mountain; how mountains are formed; mountain climates; the UK and the world's highest mountains and the importance of the Himalayas.
As geographers, we will learn about what a mountain is; the features of a mountain; how mountains are formed; mountain climates; the UK and the world's highest mountains and the importance of the Himalayas.
Website to support learning:
Website to support learning:
Username: Y5TG
Username: Y5TG
Password: Y5TGOZ
Password: Y5TGOZ
As historians, we will learn about the causes and consequences of World War 2.
As historians, we will learn about the causes and consequences of World War 2.
Website to support learning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-world-war-two/zjnyscw
Website to support learning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-world-war-two/zjnyscw
As artists, we will learn how imagery was used in the 'Space Race' that began in the 1950s. We will combine collage and printmaking to create a piece in our own style. We will then move onto investigating self-portraits by a range of artists and use a photograph of ourselves to develop our own unique self-portrait using mixed media.
As artists, we will learn how imagery was used in the 'Space Race' that began in the 1950s. We will combine collage and printmaking to create a piece in our own style. We will then move onto investigating self-portraits by a range of artists and use a photograph of ourselves to develop our own unique self-portrait using mixed media.
As designers, we will learn about various types of bridges and explore how the strength of structures can be affected by the shapes used. We will design and create our own bridge and test its durability..
As designers, we will learn about various types of bridges and explore how the strength of structures can be affected by the shapes used. We will design and create our own bridge and test its durability..
In Relationship and Health Education, we will begin with our 'Me and my relationships' topic. We will be thinking about: the skills needed for friendships and team work; people who are special to us and who we can turn to for help when needed. After the half-term, we will move onto our 'Valuing differences' topic. We will be thinking about: things that make us the same as each other and what makes us different from others in our lives and community; kindness and how it can help everyone and the importance of being respectful and safe online.
In Relationship and Health Education, we will begin with our 'Me and my relationships' topic. We will be thinking about: the skills needed for friendships and team work; people who are special to us and who we can turn to for help when needed. After the half-term, we will move onto our 'Valuing differences' topic. We will be thinking about: things that make us the same as each other and what makes us different from others in our lives and community; kindness and how it can help everyone and the importance of being respectful and safe online.
In French, we will be learning to tell the time
In French, we will be learning to tell the time
As learners of religion, we will consider worship across faiths and the true meaning of Christmas.
As learners of religion, we will consider worship across faiths and the true meaning of Christmas.
As athletes, we will take part in gymnastics and tag rugby,
As athletes, we will take part in gymnastics and tag rugby,
PE sessions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday
PE sessions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday
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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