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Year 5 Meet the teacher The Year 5 Teaching Staff… Teachers • Mrs Doran/ Mrs Stanton 5DS • Miss Carmichael 5C • Miss Simmonds 5S • Mrs Davis (Extra English and Maths Group) Teaching Assistants • Mrs Fernando • Mrs Barbet • Mrs Tickle • Mrs Carr • Mr Cook • Miss Brookhouse New Timetable - Changes •Assembly is now in the afternoon (2.45- 3.05) •English (with MFL) (9.05 – 10.35) •Upper school break time 10:35 – 10.55 (20 mins) •Maths (10.55 – 12.00) •Lunch time 12.00 – 12.50 (50 mins) New Timetable - Changes English • Class based • Children are grouped according to ability within the classroom and the work is suitably differentiated. • Continually assessed: new assessment systems. • We are linking our Creative Curriculum topics with our English where possible. English • Guided reading – small groups of children working with an adult (1 group working independently – this will be rotated). Wednesday • Spellings – 4 groups (Tracks and 3 differentiated groups). We will be teaching the rule / letter string. Tuesday • SPaG – each week there will be a more focused SPaG session. Reinforced in all lessons. • Extended writing – the children will be asked to write a lengthy piece of writing once a week. Mrs Davis • Part time member of the Year 5 team. • Teaching maths. • Teaching a small group of children - you should have had a letter). • Set homework for those in her group. • Your child may also read to Mrs Davis – this will be recorded in the planner. • Not around in the afternoon however can be contacted via the planner. Maths • 4 sets – Split into 2 (upper and lower) • Children are grouped according to ability within the set and the work is suitably differentiated. • Times tables – these will be set by the teacher depending on the level and need of the children. • Mental maths – this will take place as formal tests and regular practise in class Maths • New Curriculum – Bigger emphasis on formal written methods. However it is important that the children use the most efficient method (not always column method) – The new curriculum focuses on breadth and enrichment – especially those of higher ability • Assessment - Like the English levels have gone. Science • Children taught in classes – will study 6 topics during the year. • These are: – – – – – Sound, States of Matter, Earth and Space, Animals including humans Living things and their habitats • Investigations R.E. and P.S.H.E. • Looking at the Bible, Harvest, how Christians discover God, Christmas and beliefs about Jesus. • Sikhism and beliefs • S.E.A.L. • Living and Growing • Puberty and body changes I.C.T. – now called Computing • 32 laptops • The school has invested in a new program that will cover the new curriculum topics. • Unit titles we will be covering – – – – – – We are game developers We are cryptographers We are artists We are web developers We are bloggers We are architects Creative Curriculum Autumn Term The Americas • Looking at geographical features of countries within North and South America – – – – • • Location Capital cities Climate Importance of the equator Music from South America DT – South America textiles The Mayans • • • • • • Life in Mayan times Mayan artefacts Mayan cities Mayan achievements Mayan religion What happened to the Mayans Creative Curriculum Spring Term Mexico • Mexico city and comparing it to our local area • Mexican portrait – Frida Kahlo • Mexico and its water Water • • • • • Water sources Water treatment Water conservation Water cycle Music – sounds of the water cycle DT • Moving Toys Creative Curriculum Summer Term Struggle over England • Period of history stretching from Anglo-Saxon rule, through the arrival of the Vikings up until the rule of Edward the Confessor. • This topic will focus on the power struggle between the kingdoms of England as they came together to form the country we know now. • This topic is still being planned in detail as (in this form) it is new to the curriculum. P.E. and Games Specialist sports coaches • Net and ball games • Invasion and target games • Striking and fielding games • Athletics Class teacher • Gymnastics • Dance Specialist swimming instructor • Swimming MFL - French As a school we have chosen to study French. We are using a web based program which allows the children to hear native speakers. We will be covering the following topics: •Where is France and a taste of French culture •Greetings •Colours •Numbers Homework School Planners There are only 4 places for reading. This does not mean that they can only read 4 times. Please feel free to sign on the opposite page. Please sign to say that your child has done their number fitness activity. How can you help at home? • Hearing your child read and read to him/her • Ask your child questions about what they are reading • Practise mental maths skills and practical applications of maths • Try to provide a reasonably quiet place for your child to do homework • Encourage your child to discuss their homework with you and give support where needed • Make use of your local library / internet to encourage your child to find out more about the topics they are studying • Try to help your child to see the enjoyable aspects of homework • Praise and encouragement Healthy snack reminder Please remember that the children can bring a snack for break time. However this must be a healthy snack. This could include: Fruit Cereal bars – not the chocolate ones please Dried fruit NO SWEETS OR CHOCOLATES please. Questions?