Year 5

Quick note on spelling:

Just to confirm there will be no spelling test on Friday 7th November. Instead, the children were asked to spend some time revising the Year 5-6 words we have learned so far in Autumn 1. Many thanks.

Testing different materials to see which are electrical conductors and insulators

We are looking forward to a fun and varied Autumn 1 in Year 5. We will develop our geographical skills learning about the Grand Canyon. We will find out about its location, physical features and human impact.

In Art, we will investigate the works of L.S Lowry who depicted everyday life in industrial Britain using 'stickmen' and a dull palette of colours. Inspired by Lowry, we will then create our own piece of art using the backdrop of modern day Leeds.

We will develop our investigative skills in Science, planning and carrying out a range of experiments exploring the properties and changes in materials. Which objects are solids, liquids and gases? How can we separate sand from gravel? Can we turn saltwater into drinking water?

See you then!

Miss Shedlow, Mrs Broscombe and Mrs Armstrong

Monday
Tuesday	P.E - children come in P.E kits
Wednesday	Morning - Mrs Watts teaching
Thursday	P.E - children come in P.E kits
Friday	Reading logs collected in Spelling test and new spellings given for the following week Library

We will go swimming in the Spring and Summer terms, starting after Christmas. More information will be shared nearer the time.

Mixing paint to create the colour palette of L.S Lowry

Science - testing the properties of different materials

Homework Expectations

Reading (at least 3 times a week). Reading diaries should be in school every day.
Times Tables Rockstars/ Maths Shed (at least 3 times a week)
Spelling Shed (at least 3 times a week)
Optional topic-based learning log activities (suggestions below)

Children are awarded Dojos for completing homework.

Curriculum