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SUMMER TERM 2023

Blue Planet 

Welcome back to the Summer term; I hope you all had an eggcellent Easter break!  We are looking forward to lots of interesting learning and hard work in Year 5 this term.  Our topic has a Geography theme this term called “Blue Planet”.  Here we will be learning about the journey water takes from source to sea, learning about Sir David Attenborough and considering climate change and how we can make a difference.  Please click on the curriculum letter below to find out more about our learning this term. Please click on the link below to read our Summer Currilculum Newsletter.

Y5 - Summer Term - Curriculum Newsletter

May 2023 - RE - Y6 Church Service - Endurance

This term it was Yr5s responsibility to lead our termly church service.  The Christian value we focused on was Endurance, linked with perseverence.  We created a short play where Kayla and Layla were faced with many challenges from the Beastly Bog, the Brambly Forest and the Raging Rivers.  We considered how Jesus had to endure and persevere throughout our presentation.  It was wonderful to share our special service with the whole school and the whole community, together in church and we were very proud to do so.   

May 2023 - Geography

As part of our topic "Blue Planet" we were learning about the Journey of a River.  Firstly, we learnt the specific geographical language such as tributaries, confluence, source, mouth, estuary, meander and many more.  We then learnt the different parts of a river while free drawing the course of a river using chalk outdoors.  Finally, we applied our learning by drawing and labelling our own diagram.  

April 2023 -Mini Police - Our Community

Today, we were very fortunate to have a visit from our local Police Officers (being part of the Mini Police Project), who came to talk with us about being safe online and recognising what a scam was and how to identify it. 

April 2023 -  PSHE

As part of our PSHE topic Relationships, we were learning to understand that belonging to an oline community can have both positive and negative consequences.  In this we were able to recognise when an oline community felt unsafe or uncomfortable and what rights and responsibilities we had in relation to this.  

April 2023 - Mathematics

As we start the new term, we are learning to understand the mathematical connections between Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (FDP).  Firstly, we looked at what percent meant and when we might see % used in real life: assessments, shops, DNA journeys and many more fascinating ideas were shared.  Below we are looking at what fraction of the shape is covered in different coloured counters followed by learning how this can be shown as a percentage and as a decimal.  We also considered equivalence too.  

April 2023 - PE

This term, we are lucky to be part of Carre's Outreach where we will be learning the skills of American Football.  Today Mr Stange taught us abe finding a space, being agile and moving quickly.  

Spring Term 2023

To Infinity and Beyond

Welcome back Year 5. Our spring term topic is, 'To Infinity and Beyond. Please click on the link below to find out more about our learning this term.

Y5 Spring Term Curriculum Letter.

March 2023 - R.E

In RE this term, we have been investigating the following question through drama, discussion, debate and written work: How significant is it for Christians to believe that God intended Jesus to die? We have studied each key element of Holy Week in turn and reflected upon what each event tells us about God’s plan for Jesus and how this might have impacted the Christian people.  

 March 2023 - P.E: Net & Wall Games

This term we have been deveoping our Net and Wall skills by focusing on TENNIS as our class sport.  Sending and receiving, returning the ball and remaining light on our feet ready to attack the ball are just some of the skills we have been developing.  Next stage: WIMBLEDON!

 March 2023 - Design & Technology 

As part of our DT project this term, we were tasked with the challenge to design and make our own prototype of a Lunar Space Buggy. We developed many skills during this project including learning how to use a drill and saw effectively; how to mitre corners; how to create a solid frame (chassis); and apply our maths skills of accurate measuring.  Throughout the whole process, as engineers and designers, we were regularly problem solving to achieve a set of criteria.  We had to produce a buggy which included:

1. A solid chassis and moving axils;
2. A high quality design;
3. A buggy that would travel over the surface of the moon;
4. A design that would carry scientific samples collected by astronomers on space

February 2023 - Science

 In science this term, we have been looking at Forces In Action. We have been studying the effects of forces around us through completing several different investigations.  

 We investigated the effect of gravity acting upon falling objects by dropping different size balls into bowls of flour covered in cinnamon (representing the moon’s surface) and measuring the depth and length of the crater left behind. 

 We investigated the effect of friction acting upon moving objects over a variety of different surfaces. We used a variety of ramps with different materials and pulled a box with a weight inside to then measure the force of friction applied using a force meter.   

 January 2023 - P.E

 This term in P.E, we have all been put through a gruelling regime of fitness to pass our ASTRONAUTS training!  WE were certainly worn out by the end.  From sit-ups to press-ups, planks to skips we pushed ourselves.  The next mission to Mars: we are ready!

January 2023 - P.E

 Year 5 are continuing to enjoy their P.E sessions with the learning of netball skills and game play in readiness for inter-house class competition.

January 2023

Year 5 travelled to the Holocaust Centre to experience The Journey. This was the story of a boy called Leo who was persecuted in Germany in 1938 and the children experienced his life through Glass Nacht and going on the Kinder Transport to England. Then in the afternoon, they listened to a Survivor who told them their story from Berlin to England. The day finished with the children adding a stone to a cairn of reflection to think about what they learnt from the day.

January 2023 - Science: The Planetarium Visit

Year 5 were visited by Star Lincs Planetarium.  The Planetarium is a large inflatable dome, which the class climbed into, with very little light.  Inside this magnificent space, the stars and different planets of the solar system are projected onto the walls and ceiling allowing us to experience something ‘out of this world!’   Star constellations, the moon phases, close ups of the planets and information about them and how day and night is created were just a few of the topics taught whilst siting in such a fantastic space.  Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed the visit and it brought our new topic “To Infinity and Beyond” to life.  In the afternoon, the children enjoyed taking part in a workshop where they had to design a 'lander' for a mission to Mars. The class tested the models to see if they could land without breaking up. All fell to pieces! The children then went finishd the afternoon by tasting astronaut food and experienced smelling some of the smells found in space.

Autumn Term

Meet and Greet 2022

 Please click on the link above to view the slides giving you important information as your child moves into Yr 5.  

The Victorians 

Welcome back to the Autumn term; I hope you enjoyed the Summer break.  We are looking forward to lots of interesting learning and hard work in Year 5 this term.  Our main topic for the term is 'The Victorians' with History being a significant focus. Our PE days this term will be Monday (Swimming) and Wednesday and children will be expected to come dressed in PE kit that day.

Mrs Coote, Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Lear

Please click on the link to find out more about our learning this term:    Y5 - Curriculum Newsletter Autumn

September 2022 - History

All the children have really settled well into the routines and expectations of Year 5.  Here they were learning about the Victorian era and were then placing this within a historical timeline.  Some of the significant questions they were investigating were: When was the Victorian era?  Why is it called the Victorians?  Which significant historical events came before and after this period in time?  

September 2022 - Art

Year 5 were using their sketching and shading skills to recreate William Morris artwork. The attention to detail was wonderful and the children understood the repeating pattern style of Morris’ art.  

 September 2022 - PSHE

As part of our Jigsaw Puzzle, “Being me in my world” Y5 were learning about our school’s Mission Statement.  It was here we talked about the vital roles everyone plays in making our school a happy, safe and enriched place to learn.  We then created our own Class Charter on the rules we will follow to allow for a positive, happy, productive and aspirational learning environment.  

SUMMER TERM 2022

Blue Planet

Welcome back to the Summer term; I hope you enjoyed the Easter break and didn't eat too many Easter eggs!  We are looking forward to lots of interesting learning and hard work in Year 5 this term.  Our topic has a Geography theme this term called “Blue Planet”.  Here we will be learning about the journey water takes from source to see, learning about Sir David Attenborough and considering climate change and how we can make a difference.  Please click on the curriculum letter below to find out more about our learning this term. 

Curriculum Newsletter - Year 5

SPRING TERM 2022

To Infinity and Beyond

Happy New Year and welcome to the Spring term.  We are looking forward to lots of interesting learning and hard work in Year 5 this term.  Our topic is: To Infinity and Beyond and to keep you informed of the fun happenings the our new webrecruits (yet to be confirmed), will be posting weekly updates.  For further information on our intended learning this term, please click on the curriculum letter below. 

 Curriculum Newsletter - Y5 - To Infinity and Beyond

March 2022 - Design and Technology - Lunar Buggies

As part of our Science Topic, "To Infinity and Beyond" we were inspired to create our own Lunar Buggy.  We used various DT skills from researching, planning and designing our buggy to making, creating (sawing and drilling) and evaluating.  We had to work together as a team to create our moving buggy with a solid chassis and working cog driver belt.  We had to apply our knowledge of circuits from the Autumn term to ensure our buggy would move.  A huge variety of mathematical skills were applied during this task as inaccurate measuring would have hindered our moving lunar buggies.  Below are our groups with the final product - we are very proud!

 February 2022 - Science - Phases of the Moon

As part of our Science lesson, Y5 were given the task of cutting Oreos to replicate the phases of the moon.  Having discussed the different phases of the moon and how this was linked to the positions of the Sun and Earth, we were (in our groups) given 8 Oreos!   We had to uses the Oreo biscuit to carve out the cream to depict the different phases of the moon. Amazing fun was had by all; eating them at the end was such a bonus! (Written by Y5)

February 2022 - Internet Safety Day

Today the school recognised Internet Safety Day. This year, the theme once again is "Together for a better internet". The day celebrated with the aim of joining together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, especially for children and young people.

February 2022 - NSPCC Cake Stall

 On 4^th February we joined hundreds of schools across the UK for a maths fundraising day as part of the NSPCC Number day.  To support this cause, the children in Year 5 organised a cake sale in school.  Many families across school, and in particular those in Y5, donated cakes towards this charity Children across school had he opportunity to buy a cake, during break time, for a donation of 50p.  We had a fabulous time supporting this cause and really enjoyed taking the responsibility for organising and running this event.  We raised £178.00 in total. 

February 2022 - Subject Revolution

 On Friday 4^th February we had a Maths focus day, this was part of the NSPCC Number day.  We were so lucky have Subject Revolution(https://www.subjectrevolution.co.uk)   in school to help us celebrate all things MATHEMATICAL!  They provided us with an exciting, modern, interactive and hands-on educational Mathematics experience for us all. 

In KS2 we had a day full of mathematical reasoning and problem solving that required us to work in teams and pass through each maths challenge zone, undetected by the invading Robotrons.  We had to find the codes that would bring down the Robotron's secret server room and save us all!

February 2022 - Basketball

Not quite the hot sun drenched beaches of Florida but, we enjoyed a @CGSOutreach visit to learn and play some volleyball. Nice to enjoy some new skills and teamwork. 

February 2022 - Reading

As part of our learning in Jigsaw we were reading about two children who live in Kenya. We were challenging our own stereotypes and thinking about the Dreams and Goals all children can have,  no matter where in the world they are! 

January 2022 - Science 

As part of learning in Science, we were tasked with creating our own Stargazer (telescope) for homework. We research a constellation of interested and then created our telescope. Accompanying our telescope we had to write some interesting facts about the constellation. In class, we then shared these with each other. 

January 2022 - English - Blackout Poetry

 We have zoomed straight into our English this term, creating our very own Blackout Poetry.  Blackout poetry is the art of taking an existing poem or text and creating a new or extended meaning out of the original text.  This is achieved by ‘blacking out’ part/s of the original text whilst creating shapes from the original text or adding images to further enhance meaning.  We understood that the importance of blackout poetry was not what was deleted but what was left behind.  We learnt that creating Poetry is like an art form, your unique style will shine through as it does with each individual poem created by Y5.  We used an extract from our class reading book, “Cosmic” by Frank Cottrell-Boyce and considered what we would leave to create our own poem linked to our class topic “To Infinity and Beyond”.  We hope you enjoy reading some of our creations here.  We have a wonderful display on our school hall also. (Written by Y5).

January 2022 - P.E

This week in our outdoor PE we have been looking at Lacrosse. Our focus has been on our skills of passing and receiving the ball.  We also now know how to pass the ball using the social sticks, scoop the ball and move with the stick carefully and safely.   

Ella.

January 2022 - Science

In science this week, we have been researching information about the planets in our solar system.  We used various resources online and through our information books to understand more about each one.  Many skills from across the curriculum were applied during this lesson including  Mathematics, our Computing and  Art skills.  We have been fascinated by the amazing facts and information we have found.

January 2022 - P.E

 As part of our indoor PE we have been taking part in circuits.  We are focusing on improving our fitness over the coming weeks.  Some of the exercises we have been developing are squat holds, mountain climbers, tuck holds, push-ups and many more.  

 Ella.

January 2022  - Science - The Planetarium Visit

As part of our learning in Science, Year 5 were visited by Star Lincs Planetarium.  The Planetarium is a large inflatable dome, which we climbed into, with very little light.  Inside this magnificent space, the stars and different planets of the solar system are projected onto the walls and ceiling allowing us to experience something ‘out of this world!’   Star constellations, the moon phases, close ups of the planets and information about them and how day and night is created were just a few of the topics taught whilst siting in such a fantastic space.  Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed the visit and it brought our new topic “To Infinity and Beyond” to life.  If you look very closely at the last picture you might see some of us sitting in the dark learning about 'all things space'.  (Written by Y5).

Children created a knowledge organiser of all the knowledge they had gathered from their time in the planetarium. We have so many budding astronomers in our class who throughly immersed themselves in the experience.  

Autumn Term

Meet and Greet 2021

 Please click on the link above to view the slides giving you a variety of important information as your child moves into Yr 5.  

The Victorians 

Welcome back to the Autumn term; I hope you enjoyed the Summer break.  We are looking forward to lots of interesting learning and hard work in Year 5 this term.  Our main topic for the term is 'The Victorians' with History being a significant focus.  Our PE days this term will be Wednesday and Friday and children will be expected to come dressed in PE kit that day.

Please click on the link to find out more about our learning this term:    Y5 - Curriculum Newsletter Autumn

December – Science – Electricity

 As part of our Science this term, we have been learning about electricity and circuits.  We started by consolidating our existing knowledge of how to make a complete circuit and how to affect the brightness of a bulb.  Next, we will be learning the different scientific symbols used to match each of the components within a circuit to help us draw our own circuits accurately.  

 December - Victorian Dolls Houses – DT

As part of our Victorians topic, we have investigated and learnt about Victorian houses.  The children were then challenged to design and make their own room for a Victorian Dolls House thinking carefully about what you would find in a Victorian house.  Teamwork was the key ingredient to a successful build, and as you can see, the children have created exceptional rooms, sympathetic to that significant period in British history.  Can you tell which room is which?

November 2021 - Art

 Continuing on our learning of the Victorian artist William Morris from earlier in the term, we have been creating our own prints, replicating a repeating pattern with a symmetrical design.  Firstly, we designed our print, then created the printing block using polystyrene tiles and a variety of other materials.  We are all very proud of all of our designs and below are just a few to share with you. 

November 2021 - Science

We enjoyed a fun lesson on micro-organisms. First, we had to list what we thought about germs; most of the class thought of negative words, such as uncleanliness, dirty, unhelpful and unhygienic. We later discovered that germs can be both harmful and beneficial.  Mrs Coote supplied us with plasticine, which we then used to create our own microbes. Deciding whether to recreate a virus, bacteria (rods, spirals and balls) or fungus was a tough decision.  Once we had created our own microbe, we named it and wrote an explanation of how this microscope organism can impact on humans or animals. 

November 2021 - PSHE

As part of our PSHE -  CELEBRATING  DIFFERENCE- the children were set the task of presenting to the class. They could choose a hobby, share something interesting about them or someone who inspires them. The presentations ranged from dance to gymnastics, keeping animals, geology and rocks, a loveof creatures, Pokemon and family who we adore. A brilliant day of outstanding presentations and getting to know each other more and that we love!

November 2021 - English

Planning our independent wiring against our own chosen success criteria in English. The use of the lenses have proven to really help focus Y5s on what they want to write and the impact it will have on their readers. 

November 2021 - Maths

Congratulations to Eliza, our Mathlete of the week.

October 2021 - Harvest Festival

Y5, along with the whole school, came together to celebrate Harvest Festival at St Andrews church. Norwich class had the letter 's' when it came to reflecting on what harvest meant to them.

S is for…

SEW

The farmer have to sew the corn to grow the crops.

Sugar beet

Crops that are grown to produce foods we know.

Shop and Sell

Having the foods we have available to buy made us feel so lucky

Finally we thought of  these four words

SING –- SUPPORT -  SHARE – SEND

 The class then sang a Sea Shanty about supporting and sharing food which we will send to the foodbank

October 2021 - English

As part of our English learning we have been investigating the novel “Oliver Twist” also linked to our Victorian history learning. We were looking back at the chapter we have read and gathered evidence about what we have learnt about the different characters.

October 2021 - Maths

Working together to complete some thoughtful challenges in maths. Using our knowledge organisers to support our learning too!!!

October 2021 - P.E

Carres Outreach practising our jumps. Stars, pike, tuck and then putting together a routine on the equipment!!

October 2021 - Computing

Y5 have thoroughly enjoyed coding lessons using purple mash. We were learning that coding is how computerprograms are created and were actively navigating around the 2Code interface, dragging and dropping code blocks and running code. We were also using the correct coding language such as algorithms, program, coder, properties and action.

October 2021 - Topic Homework

As part of being historians the children in Y5 were researching Queen Victoria’s family tree. This inspired us for our homework where we then researched our own family history.  Speaking to family members was an important part of this homework, and sharing the fascinating facts with each other back in the classroom.  

October 2021 - Art

Year 5 were using their sketching and shading skills to recreate William Morris artwork. The attention to detail was wonderful and the children understand the repeating patter style of Morris’ art.  

September 2021 - PE

This term we are very lucky to have Mrs Mawson from Carres Grammar Outreach teaching us Gymnastics.  Due to the lovely weather this week, we were able to take our learning outdoors onto the school field.  We were learning different types of balances which culminated in working in pairs to create a special routine.  We were all so proud of our efforts and enjoyed presenting our routines to each other.  

September 2021 - Art

 As part of our move up day back in July, we demonstrated our super sketching skills.  Can you recognise anyone?

September 2021 - English

Over the course of the term we will be reading two novels with specific links to The Victorian era.  Are their other books or novels that you know of set during this period of history?  Why not visit the library or find a book that will take you back in time to this significant period in British History. 

 September 2021 - PSHE/RE

As part of our Jigsaw Puzzle, “Being in me in my world” Y5 were learning about our school’s Mission Statement.  It was here we talked about the vital roles everyone plays in making our school a happy, safe and enriched place to learn.  We also discussed the importance of our bible quote and what it meant to each of us.  

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