elcome to Year 5!

Welcome to Term 6. Our topic this term is Time flies! In Science, we will be looking at reversible and irreversible changes and plastic pollution, while in Geography we will be discussing the climate and biomes.

Writing:

In writing we will be reading The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hicks

Aveline Jones loves reading ghost stories, so a dreary half-term becomes much more 

exciting when she discovers a spooky old book. Not only are the stories spine-tingling, 

but it once belonged to Primrose Penberthy, who vanished mysteriously, never to be seen 

again. Intrigued, Aveline decides to investigate Primrose's disappearance.

 

PE

Our PE days this term are Tuesday (Athletics) and Wednesday (Rugby). Children are expected to come in their PE kits on these days. Our PE kit is black joggers or shorts, a plain white t-shirt and plain black hoodie or zip up top school jumper. Please ensure your child has trainers that are suitable for movement to ensure safety whilst participating. 

 

Homework

It is important for your child to read every day at home for at least 10 minutes. Your child will also ask you to sign their reading record so they can collect extra dojo points. Your child’s reading book needs to come to school every day. 

Your child has access to Times Tables Rockstars and should practise their times tables as often as possible to support their mathematics. 

The Year 5 team are:

Rauf: Miss Bishop

Horowitz: Ms Wright

PPA cover: Mr Smith 

If you need to contact us at any time, please use dojo in the first instance. We are also available on email to help you further:

Miss Bishop (Rauf Class) – gbishop@widdenprimary.co.uk 

Ms Wright (Horowitz Class) – kwright@widdenprimary.co.uk  

Website Links

Some useful websites to support your children's learning:

Times Table Rock Stars - Times Tables Rock Stars is a maths programme that takes all the worry out of learning times tables and has a proven track record of boosting children's learning.

https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth

Class Dojo - Class Dojo is a global community of more than 50 million teachers and families who come together to share kids’ most important learning moments, in school and at home—through photos, videos, messages, and more.

https://www.classdojo.com/en-gb/

Please provide your child with fresh drinking water in a resealable bottle daily. Squash or fizzy drinks are not suitable. A piece of fruit or vegetables will be a perfect break-time snack. As the weather is variable this time of year please remember to bring a coat.