Hello everyone,
We have had such glorious weather this week. Let’s hope it stays that way!
Here is what Year 5/6 have been up to this week:
Maths:
Year 5
| Shape | Sum.1.7 – Calculate angles on a straight line |
| Shape | Sum.1.8 – Lengths and angles in shapes |
| Shape | Sum.1.9 – Regular and irregular polygons |
| Shape | Sum.1.10 – 3-D shapes |
| Shape | Assessment |
Year 6
| Area, Perimeter and Volume | Cambridge Assessments |
| Area, Perimeter and Volume | Cambridge Assessments |
| Statistics | Spr.6.1 – Line graphs |
| Statistics | Spr.6.2 – Dual bar charts |
| Statistics | Spr.6.3 – Read and interpret pie charts |
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we continued reading more of The Paperbag Prince and discussed the story’s themes and illustrations. We focused on modal verbs such as should, might, and must, and practised writing our own sentences using them. The children enjoyed experimenting with different levels of certainty in their writing. We also looked closely at pictures from the book and wrote comparative sentences. These sentences included subordinating conjunctions like although, while, and because to add depth and detail. The class showed great creativity and care in their writing throughout the week.
IPC
Geography Task 1 – The students completed their presentations on different biomes this week. They delivered their work with confidence and enthusiasm, while their classmates listened carefully, took thoughtful notes, and asked some very insightful questions.
Geography Task 2 – The students focused on how to use and interpret different types of maps and graphs. We started by looking at a range of physical and digital maps, including political maps, biome maps, and climate maps. We discussed how different maps show different types of information and why mapmakers sometimes have to distort the shape or size of countries.
The children then worked in small groups to compare geographical data for two countries of their choice. Using maps and graphs, they explored differences in climate, population, physical features, and land use. They recorded their findings by making pictographs and began to draw conclusions about how geography affects the way people live in different parts of the world. The students showed fantastic teamwork, great curiosity, and developing skills in analysing geographical information.
Geography Task 3 – On Friday, we began Geography Task 3 by exploring what lies beneath the surface of the Earth. The children learned about the four main layers: the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Working in groups, they researched each layer to find out what it is made of, whether it is solid or liquid, its temperature, and any interesting facts. The children recorded their findings and discussed how the structure of the Earth helps to explain natural events like earthquakes and volcanoes.
Next week, the children will use the information they gathered to create detailed models of the Earth’s layers, complete with labels and key facts.
Useful Information
As the weather continues to warm up quickly, we are enjoying more time outdoors for PE lessons. To help keep everyone safe in the sun, it would be a good idea for your child to have a hat and sunscreen available. These can be kept in their lockers at school for easy access when needed.
Have a lovely weekend!
Ms. Temple 🙂
