Year 5 – Amethyst 2018-19

Year 5 – Amethyst

Cycle 4

I am so proud to be working with the year 5 children who have worked hard to progress their learning during this term. They have adapted so well to having a new teacher and have been so welcoming.

Please ensure that your children read daily and that their diary is signed by an adult. Daily reading helps decoding and reading skills, as well as their knowledge of sentence structure, whilst also enhancing their vocabulary.

PE:

PE lessons are on Monday’s and Wednesdays; please make sure PE kits are in school.

Uniform:

Please ensure your child comes to school with the correct uniform which consists of:

Girls: –

White Shirt

Blazer

Black or grey trousers/skirt

Black school shoes

Tie

Jumper/cardigan

Or a yellow checked dress

Boys: –

White Shirt

Blazer

Black or grey trousers or shorts

Black school shoes

Tie

Jumper

Hair must be tied back

Weekly reminders:

Monday	PE session
Tuesday
Wednesday	PE session Homework should be handed in
Thursday
Friday	Spelling test Homework will be sent home Take PE kit home to be washed
Homework diaries to be signed every night, after reading has taken place.

An Overview of Cycle 4:

English	Skellig by David Almond (Hodder) Poetry Information Leaflet Letters Play script
Mathematics	Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Fractions Decimals and Percentage Measures : – Converting measures, perimeter area and angles Geometry: – shape, angles, position and direction.
Science	Forces
Topic	Romans
PE	Rhythmic gymnastics Dodgeball
RE	What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?
Art and Design	Designing and making a felt phone case
Computing	Scratch animated stories
MFL	Bon Appétit
PHSE	Drug Education Moving on

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Mrs Kielty

 

Once again, Year 5 have worked extremely hard during Cycle 2. Of course, we have continued to win the attendance trophy!

Please remember that children must read daily and their diary must be signed by an adult.

PE:

PE lessons are on Wednesdays and Fridays; please make sure PE kits are in school.

Uniform:

Mr. Thompson has recently sent a letter out regarding uniform; children must wear the correct uniform at all times. Please see this letter if you are unsure of the correct uniform attire which your child should be wearing.

Weekly reminders:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday	PE session Homework should be handed in
Thursday
Friday	Spelling test Homework will be sent home Take PE kit home to be washed PE session
Homework diaries to be signed every night, after reading has taken place.

 

An Overview of Cycle 3:

English	The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes Newspaper Report Film Synopsis Diary Entry Modern Retell
Mathematics	Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Fractions Measure
Science	Living Things and Habitats
Topic	UK and London
PE	Tennis Athletics
RE	What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?
Art and Design	Fruit and Vegetables
Computing	Internet Research and Web Page Designer
PSHE	Being Strong

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Miss Gilmore

 

What a fantastic start to the year! Year 5 have been working tirelessly and have already shown a huge amount of progress. We have won the attendance trophy many times and I hope that we will continue to do so.

The amount of children who are coming to school without their diary signed is becoming more common, therefore, I ask for your full cooperation to ensure your child is ready at home daily and has his/ her diary signed. Children receive a Class Dojo point for reading at home, therefore, this helps your child towards achieving 35 Dojos, to take part in the Dojo treat.

PE:

PE lessons are on Fridays only, as we also take part in swimming lessons on a Thursday. We suggest your child brings their kit in at the beginning of the week, to ensure that they do not forget it, and take it home on a Friday to be washed. Please ensure your child is wearing the correct PE kit with suitable footwear.

Weekly reminders:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday	Homework should be handed in
Thursday	Swimming lesson
Friday	Spelling test Homework will be sent home Take PE kit home to be washed PE session
Homework diaries to be signed every night, after reading has taken place.

An Overview of Cycle 1:

English	Varmints by Helen Ward Diary entry Letter to the local MP Book/ Film review
Mathematics	Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Fractions Geometry
Science	Earth and Space
Topic	Ancient Greece
PE	Swimming Basketball
Music	Winter Wonderland Mama don’t allow Madina tun Nabi
French	Quelle heure est-il?
RE	Is God everywhere? Why go to a place of worship?
Art and Design	Bodies
Computing	Radio Station
PSHE	Being Strong

 

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Miss Gilmore

 

Welcome back to a new year at Brentnall; I hope that everyone has had a lovely break. I would like to welcome your child to Year 5.

Your Year 5 teacher this year is Miss Gilmore and we are fortunate to be joined by Mrs Weston, throughout the year.

Uniform:

Everybody is looking very smart in their new uniforms; we ask that children’s names can be written in all uniform items, to ensure no uniform is lost throughout the year. Please ensure your child continues to wear the correct uniform throughout the year.

Attendance/ Punctuality:

To ensure the best possible progress in Year 5, your child needs to attend school every day and arrive on time each day. We want to lead the battle for Team 5 to win the attendance award and we can only do this with your help; it would be great to receive 100%. Please inform school immediately of the reason for any pupil absence.

Homework:

This year homework will be sent out on a Friday and should be returned to school on a Wednesday. Each week, homework will include a piece of maths and a set of spellings that will be tested on a Friday.

Every child in Year 5 has been provided with a school diary, this should be taken home every night along with a reading book that has been chosen by your child. The diary is to be signed and returned the next day, to show your child has read at home (15-20 minutes). Children who fail to complete their homework, will have to complete during lunchtime.

PE:

PE lessons are on Mondays and Fridays. We suggest your child brings their kit in at the beginning of the week, to ensure that they do not forget it, and take it home on a Friday to be washed. Please ensure your child is wearing the correct PE kit with suitable footwear.

Weekly reminders:

Monday	Bring PE kit into school PE session
Tuesday
Wednesday	Homework should be handed in
Thursday
Friday	Spelling test Homework will be sent home Take PE kit home to be washed PE session
Homework diaries to be signed every night, after reading has taken place.

An Overview of Cycle 1:

English	Floodland by Marcus Sedgwick Discussion text Non-chronological report Diary entry Message in a bottle
Mathematics	Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division
Science	Properties/ Changes of Materials
Topic	Rivers
PE	Hockey Dance
Music	Dem Bones Poverty Knocks Keep the home fires burning
French	En Ville
RE	Why do some people think God exists?
Art and Design	Super Seasonal Cooking
Computing	Word Processing Skills
PSHE	Let’s Make Money

Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Miss Gilmore and Mrs Weston