Hazel Class Year 5

Miss Edey & Miss Burgess

Spring Term

Have a look at what we will be exploring in our curriculum this term:

In Art and Design this term we will explore 'Can I recognise purposeful and effective imagery?'. In this unit, we will be looking at illustrations from the 'Space Race' era; exploring how imagery was used and how it influenced art and design; learning the term retrofuturism and evaluating images using knowledge of the formal elements.

In Computing this term, we will explore 'Can I create a stop motion animation?' and 'Can I programme music?'. In these units, the children will be able to create a short stop motion with small changes between images with effects and they will be able to code a piece of music that combines a variety of structures.

In Design and Technology, we will ask the question, 'Can I construct a pop up book?'. In this unit, the children will plan, structure and use a range of mechanisms and structures to illustrate their story and make it interactive for the users. The children will use appropriate materials and captions to illustrate the story.

In French, we will ask the question, 'Can I use verbs? and 'Can I go shopping?'. In these units, children will be able to read, write and say numbers to 100 and build accuracy and understanding in using French verbs in sentences.

In Geography, we will ask the question, 'Why do oceans matter?'. In this unit, children will be able to describe the water cycle and how humans impact the oceans and the consequences of this.

Our History focus for this term is 'What did the Greeks do for us?'. In this unit, we will explore the history of ancient Greece and how it was able to flourish as a civilisation. We will explore this through areas such as: how they lived, what they believed in, governance from Athens and Sparta, democracy in this time and how their beliefs influence us today. 

Our Music focus for this term is 'What is the blues?'. In this unit, we will be learning the origins of the blues and identifying some features of this genre, singing a blues-style song.

Our PE focuses for this term are 'Gymnastics', 'Dance', 'Outdoor Adventure Activities' and 'Tennis'. 

In PSHE, we will ask the question, 'What do I know about health and wellbeing?'. In this unit, the children will learn about the importance of relaxation, pupils practise yoga stretches.

In RE this term we will explore the questions 'What helps Hindu people as they try to be good? and 'What will make our community a more respectful place?'. In these units, we will explore different religious beliefs and practices and consider how they help guide followers to 

In Science this term we will explore the questions 'Can I describe life cycles of animals and how they reproduce? ' and 'Can I describe different types of forces?'. 

Class Homework

Each week, your child will be set:

• 1 x English based homework
• 1 x Maths based homework
• Weekly spellings to learn on Spelling Shed
• Regular TTRS practise

Please upload a picture of completed homework to ClassDojo.

Timetable

Please note that our timetable is flexible and may be subject to change.

Spellings and Phonics:  It is expected that in Year 6, all the Year 3/4 words and Year 5/6 list of spellings are are known. Please practise these and USE these words in your writing.

Times Tables:  This is still vitally important!! Most of the Year 5/6 Maths curriculum links to pupil knowledge of timestables so it is extremely important to keep those skills sharp! Keep practising - with TTRS!

Lexia: Lexia is proven to help children make accelerated progress when reading, writing, spelling and speaking. Regular access of this will help children make good progress with their spelling and reading comprehension skills!

Home Learning Support

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Useful Information

PE is every Thursday and Friday. Please ensure your child wears their named, correct PE kit in school on these days, that earrings are not worn and long hair is tied up.

The children have access to their water bottles in the classroom during the day. Please ensure that your child has a named water bottle in school which is taken home regularly to be washed.

Your child is welcome to bring in a healthy snack of fruit or vegetables each day. 

Reading books are your child's responsibility and they will be responsible for changing their own book. Please record the date and title of the book that they have chosen in their reading record and make sure that your child’s reading record is signed to say they have finished their book and read as regularly as you can with them at home.