Year 5A
Welcome to our class pages. This web page will be updated with useful information and photographs of the fantastic work we have done in class, so please check it regularly.
Mrs Asif and Miss Broadleday are the class teachers for 5A with Miss Paul supporting learning.
This half term some of the boys will go swimming every Monday. They must bring a swimming kit in a bag with swim shorts, a towel and googles if needed.
PE is every Wednesday so pupils should come to school in their PE kit.
We will do daily PE sessions so please make sure the children wear black trainers.
Timetable
Autumn 2
Key Information
Homework
All children in Year 5 are expected to complete their homework every night. This includes
- reading in a quiet place for 20 minutes per day
- practising times tables and related division facts (your children will know which ones they need to practise)
- learning spellings by logging in to their Spelling Frame account
Class Charter
In class, we have been thinking about our rights. We started the year by focusing on Article 28 'Access to Education' and we considered as a class what the Duty Bearers (adults) and the Rights Holders (children) need to do to ensure that every child in 5MA has access to the education they deserve.
We all agreed that we will uphold our responsibilities on our Class Charter.
British Values
As British citizens, we know the difference between right and wrong and we respect people's different opinions and choices. These are known as British Values.
In school, we promote all of the British Values:
-The Rule of Law
-Democracy
-Individual Liberty
-Mutual Respect and Tolerance
We look at a different value each week during Collective Worship and we share our opinions and listen to the views of others.
Autumn 1
Our study this half term will focus on the traditional writing of Legends. We will study a traditional story, 'The Legend of Gelert', and will write our own legend narrative using the structures and features of this traditional text.
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We will then produce an information text booklet about the achievements and the significance of the Ancient Greeks that will link to our History learning.
As mathematicians, we will begin our Year 5 learning by exploring Place Value. We will review how to read and write numbers to 100,000 and then move on to compare 6 digit numbers using bar models. We will learn about number patterns and how to round numbers.
Maths - 5A - Autumn 1
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As scientists, we will learn about the effects of different forces and assess their impact in our lives. We carry out experiments to discover the effects of these forces.
In science, we tested how gravity works by dropping four balls of different sizes and weights from the same height. Each ball was dropped three times to make the test fair. We used a stopwatch to measure how long it took each ball to hit the ground. Afterwards, we looked at our results tables and used them to draw our finding.
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As historians, our study this half term will focus on the Ancient Greek civilisation and their significant achievements that still impact us today.
5A - Autumn 1 - History
Our unit of study this half term will focus on Christianity and God. We will explore the beliefs and values that Christians hold dear and see that living religious traditions they ascribe to.
As part of our RE topic on Christianity, Year 5 enjoyed a trip to St John’s Church in Burnley. The children had the opportunity to explore the church and learn about its different features, including the confession box, altar, and stained-glass windows. They asked some thoughtful and insightful questions, showing great curiosity and respect. Everyone had a wonderful time discovering more about Christian beliefs and traditions.
In PSHCE this half term, we are looking at respectful relationships and will identify what makes a healthy and happy relationship. We will explore the relationships we have with our families and those who care for us.
As artists, our work will link to the Ancient Greeks and our History unit. We will study ancient Greek art and design, producing our own version of this style using drawing, painting and digital imagery.
5A Art - Autumn 1
Autumn 2
English
In English this half term, we will begin by reading a fiction book, The Boy at the Back of the Class. We will use this text to explore characters and investigate how the writer shows the thoughts and feelings of characters through their writing. The pupils will create their own recount text based on this book.
We will then study a series of non-fiction texts that discuss two points of view. The pupils will learn how to create arguments for and against a topic and use this learning to create their own discussion text using facts, emotive language and specialist vocabulary.
Maths
We will begin this half term by continuing our study of multiplication and explore different approaches to solving calculations like the column and the grid method. We will go on to explore dividing by a single digit using the Bus Stop Method. We will finish the term by learning about graphs and data sets and will focus on reading and creating our own graphs and tables.
Science
In Science, we will continue to learn about different types of forces and will plan and carry out experiments to test hypotheses about friction, gears, levers and pulleys.
Geography
Our Geography study this term will focus on the fascinating region of South America. The pupils will explore the human and physical characteristics of this area and will examine features of climate zones and their impact on the region. The children will finish this unit by comparing South America with other geographical regions, noting similarities and differences.
RE
Islam is the focus of our study for this half term and we will explore where Muslims find guidance on how to live their lives. Pupils will investigate the teachings of the Quran, looking at the symbolism of this text and exploring why this holy text is so important to Muslims.
PSHCE
The pupils will reflect on Caring Friendships this half term, exploring strategies to maintain good friendships and good mental health. We will return to the important issue of online safety and look at how we maintain respectful communication online and in real life.
Engineering
In Engineering we will learn about the mechanics of flight and the pupils will construct their own glider, measuring and cutting materials to ensure an effective plane. The children will then test their glider to see how well it flies and use their engineering knowledge to make any adjustments to improve the design.
