Year 5 News
We are off to a fantastic start in Year 5! The children have settled in beautifully and have shown great enthusiasm in their learning.
Maths
In maths, we have completed our baseline tests for Big Maths and have started our place value unit. We began with 3-digit numbers, before exploring numbers up to one million. We have been learning to order, compare and round numbers using our knowledge and understanding of place value. The children have adapted very well to the high expectations of independent work in year 5. We aim to show resilience in order to complete difficult problem-solving tasks.
English
Our writing stimulus this term is Rock, Paper, Scissors. The children have been working hard on creating exciting first-person narratives, using adverbial phrases to add detail and bring their stories to life. We're also focusing on handwriting to ensure everyone can write clearly and neatly.
Geography
In Geography, we've been exploring our big question, ‘What is life like in the Alps?’ The children have been investigating the location of the Alps on a map and are beginning a small case study on Innsbruck, learning about what makes this city so special.
French
In French, we've started learning how to say the date, and the class is enjoying practising their new vocabulary!
Science
Our focus in Science is on life cycles. We've been exploring the different stages of life in mammals, amphibians, invertebrates and looking at how they grow and develop over time.
It’s been a wonderful start to the year, and myself and Mr. Liddle are very proud of the Year 5’s. Keep up the brilliant reading and the TTRS!
Best wishes,
Miss Brooks
Year 5 Teacher