Welcome to Year 5!

Welcome to Term 5. Our topic this term is Time flies! In Science, we will be looking at reproduction of mammals and plants, while in History we will be heading back into time and learning about the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings.

This term, Year 5 will be diving into a rich and exciting curriculum packed with discovery and creativity. In History, we’ll be exploring the fascinating world of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons—examining how these two cultures clashed, coexisted, and shaped early Britain. Science will take us on a journey through the natural world as we investigate how mammals and plants reproduce, learning about lifecycles, pollination, and more.

In English, we’ll be reading the gripping adventure Cogheart, using it as inspiration for our own writing and discussions.

Thirteen-year-old Lily Hartman always dreamed of adventure. A strong-willed girl, Lily felt 

trapped in a life of Victorian stuffiness at her prim boarding school. But after her father-a 

famous inventor-disappears on a routine zeppelin flight, Lily's life gets turned upside down. 

Now cared for by her guardian, the heartless Madame Verdigris, Lily is quite certain that 

she's being watched. Mysterious, silver-eyed men are lurking in the shadows, just waiting

 for their chance to strike. But what could they possibly want from her? There are rumors, 

Lily learns, that her father had invented the most valuable invention ever made-a perpetual

 motion machine. But if he made such a miraculous discovery, he certainly never told Lily. 

And all he left behind is a small box-with no key, no hinges. With the help of a clockmaker's 

son, Robert, and her mechanimal fox, Malkin, Lily escapes London in search of the one person

 who might know something about her father's disappearance-and what he left behind.

Our Reading lessons will focus on poetry, where we’ll explore different forms, language choices, and the emotions poems can evoke. In Art, we’ll step into the world of Vincent van Gogh, studying his unique style and creating artwork inspired by his masterpieces. Meanwhile, in Maths, we’ll be sharpening our skills with decimal places, learning how to calculate, compare, and apply them in real-life contexts.

It’s set to be a dynamic and engaging term filled with learning, creativity, and curiosity!

 

PE

Our PE days this term are Tuesday (Cricket) and Wednesday (Tennis). 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 and Mrs Piper

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.