Our Lady
of Lourdes
Year 5
Class Teacher: Mr Hill
We are currently also lucky to have Miss Horrocks, a student teacher, in our class for periods throughout the year.
Spring 2 Newsletter, Homework and Spelling
Year 5 Curriculum
Religious Education
In Spring 2 our topic is Reconciliation, leading into Lent.
English
In English this half term we will be reading 'Wild Boy'.
There will also be daily handwriting, reading and spelling practice, with lots of opportunities to write.
Punctuation and Grammar:
Please make sure that you can recognise and explain:
- nouns
- verbs
- adjectives
- adverbs
- prepositions (or see here)
- conjunctions (or see here)
- pronouns
- articles
There is a handy guide to all this here for adults.
Spelling
New spellings are given out at the start of a half term, and every Friday children are tested on that week's spelling. It is encouraged that children practise these at home in addition to the termly homework grids. There will be daily practice of spellings and spelling patterns.
Mathematics
This term, Year Five will focus on:
Fractions, decimals and percentages alongside perimeter and area, and continuing arithmetic practice.
- The children have a Times Table test every Monday and a Times Tables champion is chosen from either someone who has scored well or improved lots!
It is encouraged that children practise these regularly at home, and also continue to practise their formal written methods of arithmetic.
Geography
Children will be learning all about the World and its human and physical geographical features.
Music
We are learning all composition and the festival of Holi
Science
In Science we are learning about Properties and changes to materials
Art and Design
In Art, we will be learning all about collage, and in DT about cooking and nutrition
PE
In PE children are accessing a new scheme of work (Beyond the Physical), which in Spring will focus on balance and movement.
Computing
In Computing, children will be learning about Databases. You are welcome to have a look at our Computing Scheme on www.teachcomputing.org
Personal Development
Personal Development encompasses PHSE, SMHC and Mental Health awareness. We will be looking at areas that are important to our local area, and will be learning about Money Management, Police Education and Relationships and Sex Education.
MFL
Throughout the year, we will be learning French!