Welcome to Cannon Street Class

Class Teacher: Mr C Grundey (Year Group Lead)

Teaching Assistant: Miss Campbell

Homework:

Handed out on Fridays,

Returned by Wednesday,

Please remember that homework is an important building stone in the child’s learning and development. The children will receive Dojo-Points for completed homework as well as particularly outstanding contributions.

Daily Reading:

To help further develop the children’s reading and academic development, please support and encourage the children to read daily for at least 10 minutes. This daily reading should then be recorded (title + pages) in the Learning Diary. We would kindly ask parents to sign/initial the record.

The children will receive Dojo-Points for daily reading.

Recommended reading books for Year 5:

Best Books for Year 5 | Ages 9-10 | BooksForTopics

Expertly selected books for 9 and 10 year old children (lovereading4kids.co.uk)

Reading Activities:

Once the children have completed reading a book, they then choose an activity related to the book (e.g. book-review, letter to the author, sequel, character profile, alternative cover etc.). This activity is completed in the child’s Reading Journal. Our wonderful teaching assistants will then check, feedback and record the completion of these activities.

The children will receive multiple Dojo-Points to reward exceptional work.

PE:

Our current P.E. days are Tuesday (Miss Handley) and Wednesday (Mr Grundey).

 

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Autumn 2 Week 5 – 29th November 2021

November 28, 2021

Autumn 2 – Week 529th November 2021

Another week of split learning in London Bridge and Cannon Street Bridge Class.

This week, Cannon Street Bridge Class will be taking part in the Whitgift Primary Project.

London Bridge, you are back in RE week learning even more about Sikhism.

Enjoy.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

Cannon Street Bridge, your PE day is ONLY on THURSDAY.

 

Cannon Street Bridge Class:

  • You will be learning a range of new things in ICT, Mandarin, Japanese, PE, Science and Music. Enjoy being surprised.

London Bridge Class: Here are your learning objectives.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can apply the distributive law when multiplying a three-digit by a single-digit number.
  • I can use short multiplication when multiplying a 3-digit by a single-digit number.
  • I can divide a double digit number (practical).
  • I can divide a double digit number by a single-digit number using informal methods.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

  • To identify similarities and differences.
  • To understand new vocabulary.
  • To explore a poem through book talk.
  • To develop reading comprehension skills.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe64c” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e64138″ ]RE[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can reactivate my prior knowledge of Sikhism and explain the importance of belonging to the Khalsa.
  • I can understand and explain the importance of the festival Vhaisaki/Bhaisaki.
  • I can understand and explain the symbolism of the 5Ks.
  • I can understand and explain the importance of the Bandi Chor and Amritsar for the Sikh community.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can understand and use classroom instructions, objects and directions in Spanish.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can activate my prior knowledge about forces and explore the interaction between gravity and air resistance.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Autumn 2 Week 4 – 22nd November 2021

November 21, 2021

Autumn 2 – Week 422nd November 2021

We are back in RE week, but will spend this week learning differently in the two classes.

London Bridge will be taking part in the Whitgift Primary Project.

But first, we will all attend the Whitgift Concert at Fairfield Halls on Monday.

Have fun.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

Please note, that we are moving the Greek Day to Wednesday, 8th December 2021 due to the Whitgift Primary Project.

 

London Bridge: You will be learning a range of new things in ICT, Mandarin, Japanese, PE, Science and Music. Enjoy being surprised.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can apply the distributive law when multiplying a three-digit by a single-digit number.
  • I can use short multiplication when multiplying a 3-digit by a single-digit number.
  • I can divide a double digit number (practical).
  • I can divide a double digit number by a single-digit number using informal methods.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

  • To identify similarities and differences.
  • To understand new vocabulary.
  • To explore a poem through book talk.
  • To develop reading comprehension skills.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe64c” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e64138″ ]RE[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can reactivate my prior knowledge of Sikhism and explain the importance of belonging to the Khalsa.
  • I can understand and explain the importance of the festival Vhaisaki/Bhaisaki.
  • I can understand and explain the symbolism of the 5Ks.
  • I can understand and explain the importance of the Bandi Chor and Amritsar for the Sikh community.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can understand and use classroom instructions, objects and directions in Spanish.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can activate my prior knowledge about forces and explore the interaction between gravity and air resistance.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Autumn 2 Week 3 – 15th November 2021

November 14, 2021

Autumn 2 – Week 315th November 2021

Welcome to our last History Week this term.

It also is Anti-Bullying-Week. We will mark its beginning with ODD SOCKS DAY on Monday.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday, this week you will also need it on Friday.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can understand and use negative numbers in coordinate systems/grids.
  • I can apply the distributive law when multiplying a two-digit by a single-digit number.
  • I can apply the system/ mechanism of “short multiplication”.
  • I can apply the system/ mechanism of “short multiplication”.
  • I can apply the distributive law when multiplying a three-digit by a single-digit number.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

How exciting! We will be starting our new book.

  • To make a prediction using imagery.
  • To develop reading comprehension skills.
  • To explore the link between memories and feelings.
  • To write a free verse poem collaboratively.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe64c” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e64138″ ]HISTORY[/dropshadowbox]

  • To investigate and interpret the past (How did mighty Athens beat tiny Persia at the battle of Marathon?)
  • To understand democracy (Would you want to be an idiot in Ancient Greece?)

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can understand and use classroom instructions, objects and directions in Spanish.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can apply my scientific knowledge of Space.

 

Cross-Curricular: On Friday we will be celebrating our …

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Autumn 2 Week 2 – 8th November 2021

November 7, 2021

Autumn 2 – Week 2 – 8th November 2021

Welcome to our second History Week

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – PE days are Tuesday and Thursday, this week you will also need it on Friday.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

  • I understand that positive numbers are above zero and negative numbers below zero.
  • I can identify negative numbers on a horizontal scale/line.
  • I can order and compare negative and positive numbers on horizontal and vertical scales/lines.
  • I can calculate intervals crossing zero.
  • I can understand and use negative numbers in coordinate systems/grids.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

  • To demonstrate an understanding of character’s feelings.
  • To engage in book talk.
  • To plan a diary entry.
  • To write a diary entry (Thursday and Friday).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe64c” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e64138″ ]HISTORY[/dropshadowbox]

  • To build an overview of world history. (How the Greek empire evolve?) – Part 1
  • To build an overview of world history. (How the Greek empire evolve?) – Part 2
  • To investigate and interpret the past (How did life compare in two major city states?).
  • To investigate and interpret the past (How did mighty Athens beat tiny Persia at the battle of Marathon?).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can understand and use classroom instructions, objects and directions in Spanish.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can apply my scientific knowledge of Space.

 

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Autumn 2 Week 1 – 1st November 2021

October 31, 2021

Autumn 2 – Week 1 – 1st November 2021

Welcome back to school, happy second half-term of Year 5 & Welcome to …

We hope you had an eventful and energising half-term break.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember – our PE days stay Tuesday and Thursday.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can use the columnar method when adding money.
  • I can use the columnar method when subtracting money.
  • I can efficiently calculate change.
  • I can understand and use negative numbers to represent change.
  • I can consolidate my times- table knowledge.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

  • To create a poem based on key events in the text.
  • To develop performance skills.
  • To understand key vocabulary.
  • To engage in book talk.
  • To demonstrate understanding of a character’s feelings.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe64c” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e64138″ ]HISTORY[/dropshadowbox]

  • To build an overview of world history. (Why are we studying the Ancient Greeks?)
  • To understand chronology. (When was the Ancient Greek civilisation?)
  • To investigate and interpret the past. (What evidence do we have for a myth to be true?)
  • To build an overview of world history. (How the Greek empire evolve?)

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can secure and widening a range of Spanish core vocabulary.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can explore and explain why there are seasons in some areas of Earth.

 

Enjoy your Sunday afternoon/evening.

See you tomorrow morning.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Autumn 1 Week 7 – 18th October 2021

October 17, 2021

Autumn 1 – Week 718th October 2021

Welcome to our SECOND Art week.

Exciting activities lay ahead as well as the half-term break.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember that PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can link mental and formal strategies when adding decimals/tenths.
  • I can add decimals with different amounts of digits.
  • I can solve mathematical problems involving decimals.
  • I can use visualisations and rounding rules to round decimals.
  • I can consolidate my times- table knowledge.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

  • To write a persuasive speech.
  • To read for performance.
  • To engage in book talk.
  • To understand a character’s motives.
  • To explore new vocabulary.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe64c” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e64138″ ]ART[/dropshadowbox]

  • To experiment with cardboard relief.
  • To develop a card structure.
  • To decorate a card structure.
  • I can talk about and reflect on my artwork with developing vocabulary.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

  • Life and culture in Spain and Spanish speaking countries.
  • I can use a widening range of Spanish core vocabulary.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can explore and explain why we have day and night on Earth.

Enjoy your Sunday afternoon/evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Autumn 1 Week 6 – 11th October 2021

October 10, 2021

Autumn 1 – Week 611th October 2021

Welcome to our first Art week in Year 5.

We can’t wait to see what your creative minds can develop!

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember that PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can identify tenths as additive entities.
  • I can identify tenths as additive and multiplicative entities.
  • I can use tenths in a multitude of addition contexts within and across one (numberline).
  • I can use tenths in a multitude of addition contexts within and across one (unitising).
  • I can consolidate my times- table knowledge.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

  • To understand the features of a persuasive text.
  • To write a persuasive speech.
  • To read for performance.
  • To develop inference skills in reading comprehension (chapter 20)

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#fbe64c” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#e64138″ ]ART[/dropshadowbox]

  • To take inspiration from the greats.
  • To show creativity and imagination with paper.
  • To critically appraise an artist’s work.
  • To compose a still life, Cubist inspired artwork.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

  • Life and culture in Spain and Spanish speaking countries.
  • I can use a widening range of Spanish core vocabulary.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

  • I can explore and describe the moon phases.

 

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  • I can understand and demonstrate how my actions affect me and others.

 

Have a great Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Autumn 1 Week 5 – 4th October 2021

October 3, 2021

Welcome to our first ICT week in Year 5 where you will be designing a website on E-Safety using Google Sites.

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember that PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

I can count in tenths below one.

I can count in tenths above one.

I can order and compare simple decimal numbers with one decimal (with different tenths).

I can consolidate my times- table knowledge.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

To write a setting description (extended writing).

To engage in book talk.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#a6e9be” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#2a2e9c” ]ICT[/dropshadowbox]

I can identify the features of a website.

I can gather information to design my website.

I can plan and design my website.

I can present my website and give/receive feedback on it.

I can reflect on my work process.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

Life and culture in Spain and Spanish speaking countries.

I can use a range of basic Spanish vocabulary (including numbers, dates, classroom items and instructions).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

I can give evidence when reasoning that the Earth is a spherical body.

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e7b9da” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#7c4242″ ]RHE[/dropshadowbox]

I can expand and apply my First-Aid-Knowledge/Skills.

 

Have a great Sunday evening.

Your Year 5 Team.

 

 

Parents Information Evening

September 27, 2021

Good evening,

Please find here the presentation from our Parents Information Evening.

Meet the teacher Y5 New

Kind regards,

Miss Winser & Mr Grundey

Autumn 1 Week 4 – 27th September 2021

September 26, 2021

Welcome to our second Geography themed week where we will expand our MapSkills and dive into …

… the fascinating world of OS Maps.

So, let’s go on our journey!

Here are the objectives for the week ahead.

Please remember that PE days are Tuesday and Thursday.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e2f3f9″ border_width=”1″ border_color=”#2715d0″ ]Mathematics[/dropshadowbox]

I can use the rounding rules within 1,000,000.

I can identify one tenths as one out of ten equal parts.

I can apply my mathematical knowledge in a test situation. (NCETM baseline test)

I can understand one as ten lots of tenths.

I can consolidate my times- table knowledge.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#e99bcc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#221a6f” ]English[/dropshadowbox]

To compare and contrast characters.

To demonstrate understanding of character.

To engage in book talk.

To use expanded noun phrases in a given context.

To demonstrate understanding of setting through visualisation.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#a6e9be” border_width=”2″ border_color=”#2a2e9c” ]Geography[/dropshadowbox]

I can use 8 and 16 point compass directions to describe movement and location.

I can use key OS map symbols when working with maps.

I can use 4- and 6-figure grid references to locate places on an OS map.

I can apply my new map skills in a practical situation.

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#d34222″ border_width=”2″ border_color=”#25631c” ]Spanish[/dropshadowbox]

Life and culture in Spain and Spanish speaking countries.

I can use a range of basic Spanish vocabulary (including numbers, dates, classroom items and instructions).

 

[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#b7e9fc” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#d56161″ ]Science[/dropshadowbox]

I can describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the sun – Part II (From the geocentric to the heliocentric view.)

 

Have a wonderful first autumn Sunday.

Your Year 5 Team.