Summer 2022
Welcome back to our last term in Year 4! We hope that you had a lovely Easter and that you were able to spend some time relaxing and having fun. We’re sure that you enjoyed eating lots of chocolate eggs too.
We are going to be busy this term. Here is a taster of what we will be doing:
English
Writing genres we will be looking at this term:
* Discussion balanced argument (fact and opinion
* Classic poetry
* Story with chapters
* Modern Poetry (Haiku and Cinquain)
* Formal Letter
Maths
Areas of Maths we will be learning this term:
*Division – dividing 2 digit and 3 digit numbers by 1
*Decimals
*Money
*Time
*Statistics
RE
- In RE we will be learning about the important seasons in the Liturgical year - Easter and Pentecost.
- We will also going to be following our new RSE programme – Life to the Full.
Science
Materials – States of matter (Summer 1)
- Know what is meant by solids, liquids and gases and group some materials according to this
- Know that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled
- Know the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle.
Electricity (Summer 2)
- Know and identify the basic parts of a circuit (including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers)
- Know what is meant by conductor or insulator and name some common conductors
- Know and describe the function of a switch in a circuit.
Computing
- Recognise acceptable and unacceptable behaviour using technology.
- Produce and upload a podcast.
History
Ancient Egypt
- Know about, and name, some of the advanced societies that were in the world around 3000 years ago.
- Know about the key features of Ancient Egypt
Geography
Rivers
- Know and label the main features of a river.
- Know the name of and locate a number of the world’s longest rivers.
- Explain the features of a water cycle.
Mountains
- Know the names of a number of the world’s highest mountains.
Art
- Know how to show reflections
- Use photographs to help create reflections
- Experiment with the styles used by other artists
Design and Technology
- Communicate ideas in a range of ways, including sketches and drawings which are annotated
- Know which material is likely to give the best outcome
- Evaluate products for both purpose and design
- Link scientific knowledge by using lights, switches or buzzers
- Use electrical systems to enhance the quality of the product
PE
On Tuesdays children will have Cricket with Mr. Sigley
On Wednesdays children will have Hockey with Port Vale coaches.
Please ensure that children have their outdoor PE kits in school.
- Outdoor PE kit consists of a blue polo shirt, navy or burgundy jogging bottoms, navy or burgundy sweatshirt or hoody, trainers and socks (girls should not do PE wearing tights)
Spring 2022
Welcome back to a new term in Year 5! I hope that you have all had a happy Christmas and a restful break. We have lots of hard work and exciting adventures ahead of us for spring term and I know each and every member of Year 5 will do amazing things!
We have lots of exciting new things to get stuck into, here is a taster of what you can expect:
Maths:
- Fractions
- Multiplication and Division
- Decimals and percentages
English:
- Story from a different perspective
- Choral poetry
- Recount (newspaper report)
- Classic poetry
Science
- Properties of materials
- Changes of materials
Design and Technology
- Mechanical Products (Gears and pulleys)
Art
- The work of Henri Rousseau
- Creating mood and feeling through shading
- Expressing emotion
RHE
- Belonging
- Cyberbullying
Geography
- European capitals
- Rainforests and deforestation
History:
- Ancient Greece
RE
- Christmas
- Baptism
- Parables and sayings of Jesus
Computing
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Computer networks
PE
- Health Related Exercise
- Dance
- Gymnastics
Autumn 2021
Welcome back to a brand new school year! Year 5 is going to be an amazing year full of lots of learning and fun. We have lots of exciting new things to get stuck into, here is a taster of what you can expect:
RE:
- Creation
- Parables
- Advent
Maths:
- Place value
- Statistics
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication and Division
English:
- Non-Chronological reports
- Poetry
- Instructions
- Fables
Science:
- Living things and their habitats
- Animals including humans
Design and Technology
- Food technology
Art:
- Class Artist (Salvador Dali)
- Tone, shape, colour
- Media
RHE:
- Friendships
Geography:
- North and South America
- Weather and Climate
History:
- Anglo-Saxon Britain
Computing:
- Programming: Developing games
- E-Safety
PE:
- Health Related Exercise
- Handball
Year 5 Autumn 2021 Class Newsletter