Hello everyone,
What a lovely week it has been! Lot’s of excitement about the ABC Countdown starting, Sports Day meetings and the upcoming class trip!
Here is what Year 5/6 have been up to this week:
Maths:
Year 5
| Decimals | Sum.3.4 – Add decimals with the same number of decimal places |
| Decimals | Sum.3.5 – Subtract decimals with the same number of decimal places |
| Decimals | Sum.3.6 – Add decimals with different numbers of decimal places |
| Decimals | Sum.3.7 – Subtract decimals with different numbers of decimal places |
| Decimals | Sum.3.8 – Efficient strategies for adding and subtracting decimals |
Year 6
| Shape | Sum.1.6 – Angles in a triangle – missing angles |
| Shape | Sum.1.7 – Angles in quadrilaterals |
| Shape | Sum.1.8 – Angles in polygons |
| Shape | Sum.1.9 – Circles |
| Shape | Sum.1.10 – Draw shapes accurately |
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we began exploring the book Radiant Child, which tells the story of the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. After reading the first few pages, the students made thoughtful predictions about the book and considered what kind of person Basquiat might have been.
To build on our grammar focus, the class wrote descriptive sentences about Brooklyn buildings using relative clauses, showing a strong grasp of how to add detail and interest to their writing.
We also analysed several pieces of Basquiat’s artwork. The students shared their opinions and worked collaboratively to generate powerful adjectives and descriptive phrases to capture his unique style. These responses were then used to create a vibrant classroom display in the spirit of Basquiat’s bold and expressive visual language.
IPC
This week, we launched our new IPC unit Roots, Shoots and Fruits, which focuses on how plants grow and their importance in the environment. The students began with an exciting knowledge harvest, using a scavenger hunt-style activity to explore key plant-related concepts such as photosynthesis, seed dispersal, and pollination. Each group worked collaboratively to match questions to answers or generate their own questions, helping to assess what they already knew and spark curiosity about the upcoming learning.
We also looked at some of the most fascinating plants in the world, including the oldest recorded tree. The students enjoyed researching and discussing how certain plants have adapted to survive for thousands of years.
To build on this, we explored the parts of a plant through labelled diagrams and clear explanations, helping the students understand how each part plays a vital role in growth and survival. The class showed great enthusiasm and asked thoughtful questions throughout. We’re off to a fantastic start and look forward to digging deeper into plant life next week!
Useful Information
- Thank you all so much for signing the permission form for your child to go on the class trip to Busan next Monday. If you have not paid yet, here are the details:
The price is 17,500 won but if your child already owns “Hero Kids Park” socks then it will only be 15,000 won
Here is the link to the permission form with more detailed information about the day.
- A gentle reminder about PE. We have PE every Tuesday and Thursday. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for PE. Certain clothes like long dresses and jeans do not allow them to move around freely. It is also getting very warm very quickly, so a hat and sunscreen are highly recommended.
Here is what is coming up this week for the ABC Countdown this week:
F can be funny hats or funny hair.
Have a lovely weekend.
Ms. Temple 🙂
