Hello everyone,
Another week, another weekly update from Ms. Temple!
Here is what Year 5/6 have been up to this week:
Maths Year 5 – Fractions A
| Aut.4.14 – Subtract fractions |
| Aut.4.15 – Subtract from a mixed number |
| Aut.4.16 – Subtract from a mixed number – breaking the whole |
| Aut.4.17 – Subtract two mixed numbers |
Year 5 have now completed all of their Term 1 units. After their “Fractions A” final assessment, they will start to study for their end of Term assessment, which will happen on Thursday the 12th of December. Week 15 and 16 will be spent going over everything they have done so far and practising the topics they found the most challenging.
Maths Year 6 – Fractions B
| Aut.4.3 – Divide a fraction by an integer |
| Aut.4.4 – Divide any fraction by an integer |
| Aut.4.5 – Mixed questions with fractions |
Year 6 have almost completed all of their Term 1 units. After their “Fractions B” final assessment, they will start to study for their end of Term assessment, which will happen on Thursday the 12th of December. Week 15 and 16 Year 6 will also go over everything they have done so far and practise the topics they have found the most challenging.
Literacy
This week in Literacy, the students demonstrated both creativity and skill as they delved into various writing tasks. They began by completing worksheets on using brackets to indicate parenthesis, solidifying their understanding of this important punctuation. To make their learning meaningful, they created original sentences using brackets, which will serve as examples for future students studying this unit in two years’ time.
The highlight of the week was their descriptive writing about Grendel or a monster of their own imagination. They focused on building suspense and incorporating key writing features we’ve explored this term. The results were truly impressive, with each paragraph showcasing their ability to engage readers and bring their ideas to life.
IPC
History Task 3 – This week, our focus has been on Ancient Greece and exploring what life was like for people in Ancient Greek society. To start, the students researched key information about daily life in Ancient Greece. This activity was designed to sharpen their research skills and gather important facts that will serve as a foundation for their next task.
History Task 4 – The students were divided into two groups and given the exciting task of creating a play to educate others about key aspects of Ancient Greek society. One group decided to explore the origins of the Olympics, while the other focused on the customs and traditions of Ancient Greece. To ensure their plays were both engaging and historically accurate, the students began with thorough research to gather fascinating and reliable facts.
Writing the scripts proved to be a creative challenge. While their imagination brought vibrant ideas to life, it occasionally led to factual inconsistencies in their work. However, the students have since revisited and refined their scripts, carefully correcting any errors. With their edits complete, I am confident they’ll be ready to deliver an impressive performance on Tuesday.
Useful Information:
Week 15 will be the last week of after school clubs. There will be no after school clubs on Week 16.
Have a lovely weekend,
Ms. Temple
