Week beginning 8th October 2018

October 8, 2018

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Maths:
This week, we shall be continuing to look at mental strategies and estimating as well as learning all about the formal method of addition.

English:

This week, we shall be: planning, writing and editing our recounts.

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SPAG:

We shall be focusing specifically on: modal verbs, punctuating speech and the different types of past tense.

Reading:

In Year 5, children are responsible for changing their own books independently. We do ask that children read at home everyday and mark this by a simple comment in their homework diary. Please do encourage your child to read aloud, even though they are in Year 5, to build the stamina with their fluency.

Example comment:

Name of Book: Gangsta Granny

Peter read from page 12-16. He struggled on the words ‘inspiration’ and ‘necessary’.

PE:

Our PE lessons will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child has their full PE kit on these days.

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Music:

Soundstart lessons, with Mr Regan, shall start this week. This is where Year 5 pupils will have the chance to learn both the guitar and keyboard.

RE:

Mrs Forde will continue to teach the children all about Hinduism on Wednesday afternoons.

Science:

We shall be continuing our unit of Space and looking at the Galileo’s theory and writing a corresponding newspaper article.

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PSHE:

We shall be continuing to look at Black History Month, specifically Mae C. Jennison – the first African American woman to travel in space.

Upcoming trips:

9th November 2018 – Film trip to Croydon Grants

14th November 2018 – Film trip to Croydon Grants

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