Together on a Learning Adventure
In Year 5, Mr Dodgson is the class teacher and we are supported by the amazing Mrs Davies.
Our PE days this term are Monday and Thursday. Please come to school wearing your kit on these days.
Topic
Our topic for terms 3 and 4 is Sow, Grow and Farm
We will be exploring the the life cycles of plants and animals; growing our own vegetables and exploring farming in the UK.
Our class novel for the topic is The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The topic will also flow through our wider curriculum as we explore:
In Maths, we will continue to follow the WhiteRose scheme. In terms 1 and 2 we will be covering the following areas.
If you wish to follow White Rose at home, you can see the yearly overview, small steps and individual lesson resources. https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning?year=year-5-new
Homework
In addition to daily reading, spelling and times tables practise, your child will bring home two pieces of work that will support their learning across the curriculum. This will be set on a Wednesday to be returned each Monday.
Spelling Frame
All children from year 2-6 will have access to Spelling Frame’s online platform where weekly spelling lists, set by the class teacher, can be found as well as games and activities to learn spellings.
Login information will be stuck into homework books or reading records. Spelling lists will be available each Wednesday.
To access spelling frame please follow this link- SpellingFrame
Please find below further information to support you to access the site. Please ignore the mention of specific days as we will be setting spelling lists on a Wednesday.
Useful links to support learning at home:
Reading Challenge - Share what you are reading at home here.