It has been such a joy teaching Year 5/6 this term. The energy, hard work and enthusiasm the students bring into the classroom each day truly make teaching them a delight, and I cannot wait to see what exciting things await us next term.
I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Winter Break, and I hope the students have a great time and manage to get lots of rest ready for the new term to start.
Wishing you all a fantastic holiday season. See you in 2026!
Hello everyone!
Just one more week until we can all have a well deserved break. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Winter Show on Wednesday!
Here is what we have been up to this week:
Maths
All Year 5 and 6 students have now completed their End of Term Maths Assessments. They all worked incredibly hard and should feel very proud of what they have achieved.
I will continue to send home the Reasoning and Problem Solving booklets for each unit, as I believe these are genuinely useful resources to support their learning outside the classroom. Even just fifteen minutes of Maths practice each evening can help keep the day’s learning fresh and make a real difference to their confidence and understanding.
Year 5
Multiplication and Division
| Spr.1.1 – Multiply up to a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number |
| Spr.1.2 – Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number (area model) |
| Spr.1.3 – Multiply a 2-digit number by a 2-digit number |
| Spr.1.4 – Multiply a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number |
Year 6
Ratio
| Spr.2.5 – Scale drawing |
| Spr.2.6 – Use scale factors |
| Spr.2.7 – Similar shapes |
| Spr.2.8 – Ratio problems |
| Spr.2.9 – Proportion problems |
Literacy
In Literacy this week, students were placed into pairs and assigned one of four endangered animals to investigate: the orangutan, the giant panda, the hawksbill turtle, or the black rhino. Their task was to research their animal in depth and gather information for a four section leaflet focusing on habitat, diet, behaviour, and dangers and survival. Once their research was complete, the children used Canva to design their own professional looking leaflets, making sure to include the key grammar features we have been learning this term such as modal verbs, adverbs for possibility, and parenthesis.
The level of teamwork shown was fantastic. Each pair organised their ideas clearly, divided roles sensibly, and supported one another as they created detailed and engaging information texts. The finished leaflets are impressive, informative, and show just how much their writing skills have grown this term.
IPC
This week the students completed their comic book retellings of Romulus and Remus, and the results are absolutely fantastic. Each comic shows real creativity, a strong grasp of the story, and a growing confidence in presenting information visually.
We then moved on to the final ancient civilisation of this unit: the Vikings. To introduce this topic, the students took part in a lively relay style activity designed to test both their memory and teamwork skills. In the corridor were statements about the Vikings: some factual and some common myths. Students had to memorise their assigned statements, relay them back to their teams, and work together to decide whether each one was a fact or a myth. There were a few surprises along the way, which led to brilliant discussion about how certain misconceptions become popular and why people might have believed them in the past.
To consolidate their learning, students created informative posters comparing Viking myths and truths. Their posters aim to educate others and show just how much they already understand about separating historical fact from fiction.
Useful Information
To help your child stay comfortable during PE, please make sure they come to school in appropriate clothing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The school hoodie is ideal for outdoor sessions as it is warm enough for the cooler weather but easy to remove if they get too hot once they start running around.
See you on Wednesday! ☺️
Hello everyone!
What a fun and productive week it has been! Both year groups have completed their End of Term Assessments and everyone did such a fantastic job! They should all be very proud of themselves.
Here is what we have been up to this week:
Maths
Year 5
Fractions A
| Aut.4.16 – Subtract from a mixed number – breaking the whole |
| Aut.4.17 – Subtract two mixed numbers |
| Assessment |
| End of Term Assessment – Arithmetic |
| End of Term Assessment – Reasoning and Problem Solving |
Year 6
Ratio
| End of Term Assessment – Reasoning and Problem Solving |
| Spr.1.1 – Add or multiply? |
| Spr.1.2 – Use ratio language |
| Spr.1.3 – Introduction to the ratio symbol |
| Spr.1.4 – Ratio and fractions |
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we focused on using dashes for parenthesis to add extra detail and clarity to our sentences. The students explored how parenthesis can give the reader more information without interrupting the main idea, and they practised spotting and adding this extra detail in a range of sentences before applying the skill in their own writing.
We also continued reading our focus text together, using it as a starting point for discussion and deeper thinking. The students took part in thoughtful conversations about endangered animals and the reasons some species are at risk. This led to important discussions about human impact on the environment and the idea that, although some animals are on the brink of extinction, it is still possible to make a difference if people work hard together to protect them.
IPC
In IPC this week, the students built on their learning about Ancient Roman jobs by revisiting the posters they created last week. This time, they were challenged to use other students’ posters rather than their own, encouraging them to actively seek out new information and engage more carefully with the content. As they moved around the classroom, the students collected key facts about each role and recorded these in structured tables, which helped them compare jobs and deepen their overall understanding of daily life in Ancient Rome.
The students were then introduced to the story of Romulus and Remus, a traditional Roman legend that explains how the city of Rome was founded. We learned that the twins were abandoned as babies, saved and raised by a she-wolf, and later went on to establish Rome, although a disagreement between them ultimately led to Romulus becoming the first king of the city. The story provided an engaging way for the students to explore Roman beliefs, myths, and the importance of storytelling in understanding the past.
To support this learning, the week began with a scavenger hunt activity linked to the story. The students were given answers related to key events and details and had to carefully match them to the correct questions. This encouraged close reading, discussion, and recall. As a final task, the students began planning a comic-book retelling of the story using only their memory, promoting independence, sequencing skills, and creativity. They approached this challenge with enthusiasm and confidence, and I am really looking forward to seeing their completed comic strips next week.
Useful Information
To help your child stay comfortable during PE, please make sure they come to school in appropriate clothing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The school hoodie is ideal for outdoor sessions as it is warm enough for the cooler weather but easy to remove if they get too hot once they start running around.
Have a lovely weekend ☺️
Hello everyone!
As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, we can really feel winter approaching. This week ended on a lovely note with our Kindness Carnival on Friday; the children did a fantastic job running their stalls, and it was wonderful to see some of you there!
Here is what Year 5/6 have been up to this week:
Maths
Year 5
Fractions A
| Aut.4.11 – Add fractions with total greater than 1 |
| Aut.4.12 – Add to a mixed number |
| Aut.4.13 – Add two mixed numbers |
| Aut.4.14 – Subtract fractions |
| Aut.4.15 – Subtract from a mixed number |
Year 6
Fractions B and Converting Units
| Aut.5.3 – Calculate with metric measures |
| Aut.5.4 – Miles and kilometres |
| Aut.5.5 – Imperial measures |
| End of Unit Assessment |
| End of Term Assessment – Arithmetic |
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we explored adverbs for probability and frequency in greater depth. The children learned how these adverbs can show how likely something is to happen or how often something occurs. They looked at examples, discussed the differences in meaning, and then practised using them accurately in sentences. Many students challenged themselves to create longer, more descriptive examples to show their understanding.
We also continued our persuasive writing unit, linking back to the work we did last week on modal verbs. The class began a new writing task with a creative twist. They were asked to write a formal letter to the government from the perspective of the tiger who was shot. Their job was to persuade the government either to remove the farmer from their land or to let them keep it, depending on the argument they chose to follow.
To do this effectively, the children had to think carefully about voice, emotion, and viewpoint. They drew on their knowledge of modal verbs to strengthen their arguments and used adverbs of probability and frequency to add detail and precision. We spent time planning persuasive points, discussing what the tiger might want to say, and thinking about how to structure a convincing letter.
The students showed excellent creativity and empathy throughout the task, and it was great to see them applying new grammar skills in meaningful ways.
IPC
This week our students brought their debate work to a brilliant finish. Each group presented their arguments with clarity and confidence, and they showed a fantastic level of respect while listening to one another. I was especially proud of their research skills. Many students came prepared with strong facts, relevant examples and convincing evidence, showing that they are beginning to understand that the strength of an argument lies in the quality and quantity of the research behind it.
As a class, we discussed what made certain arguments more persuasive and how evidence can completely change the way an audience responds. Their ability to challenge ideas politely and respond thoughtfully showed real maturity and growth.
After completing the debates, we moved on to our new focus: Ancient Rome. Each student has been assigned one of four key roles within Roman society — Legionary (soldier), Gladiator, Senator or Merchant/Trader. They began researching what daily life looked like for their assigned role, including responsibilities, status, challenges and how each contributed to Roman society. Students will continue this research and present their findings to the class next week as we build our understanding of Roman life and culture.
Useful Information
To help your child stay comfortable during PE, please make sure they come to school in appropriate clothing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The school hoodie is ideal for outdoor sessions as it is warm enough for the cooler weather but easy to remove if they get too hot once they start running around.
Have a lovely weekend ☺️
Apologies for the lack of photos this week. There will be a lot of photos from the Kindness Carnival coming soon I promise!
Hello everyone!
It’s been another lovely week in Year 5/6. Here is what we have been up to!
Maths
Year 5
Fractions A
| Aut.4.6 – Compare fractions less than 1 |
| Aut.4.7 – Order fractions less than 1 |
| Aut.4.8 – Compare and order fractions greater than 1 |
| Aut.4.9 – Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator |
| Aut.4.10 – Add fractions within 1 |
Year 6
Fractions B and Converting Units
| Aut.4.6 – Fraction of an amount |
| Aut.4.7 – Fraction of an amount – find the whole |
| End of Unit Assessment |
| Aut.5.1 – Metric measures |
| Aut.5.2 – Convert metric measures |
Literacy
This week in Literacy, the students focused on applying their recent grammar learning to a purposeful writing task. Building on their work with modal verbs, the children were asked to write a persuasive letter from the perspective of a farmer addressing their local government.
In the scenario, the farmer had shot a tiger and was at risk of losing their land. The students had to use a range of modal verbs and persuasive techniques to convince the government that they deserved to keep their farm.
The class worked carefully to structure their letters using clear paragraphs, formal language, and strong reasoning. They thought about the farmer’s situation, the consequences of their actions, and the arguments they could present to influence the government’s decision. This task gave the students a valuable opportunity to blend creativity, empathy, and grammatical accuracy, resulting in some powerful and convincing pieces of writing.
IPC
In IPC this week, we continued our exploration of Ancient Greece and began looking more closely at how this civilisation was organised and how its ideas still influence the world today.
We first examined Ancient Greek city-states, focusing on why they developed the way they did. The students then had the chance to design their own city-state, making decisions about location, natural resources, defence, culture, and daily life. They justified each choice, showing a strong understanding of what made city-states successful in the ancient world.
Later in the week, we moved on to major Greek inventions and ideas, including democracy, medicine, mathematics, theatre, architecture, and philosophy. Each student selected an invention to research and created an informative poster explaining what it was, why it mattered, and how it shaped life in Ancient Greece.
To finish the week, we began comparing these inventions, discussing which were most useful and why. The students shared opinions, connected ideas, and started thinking critically about long-term influence.
Next week, this learning will build into a class debate where groups will argue for the invention they believe has had the greatest impact on our society today.
Useful Information
On Friday, November 21st, we will be holding our TGMC Kindness Carnival! This exciting event will raise money for our partner TGMC school in Bristol, UK.
Your child has already received all the necessary information about the event. We kindly ask for donations of any items that could be suitable to sell at the carnival.
Please continue to bring money for:
All winners will be announced during the Kindness Carnival on November 21st.
Thank you for your kindness and support in helping us make this event a huge success!
Have a lovely weekend ☺️
Hello everyone!
It’s great to be back in school after a lovely half-term break. I hope you all had a chance to relax and recharge, and I’m really looking forward to seeing everything we’ll achieve together this half-term.
Maths
Year 5
| Aut.4 – Fractions A | Aut.4.1 – Find fractions equivalent to a unit fraction |
| Aut.4 – Fractions A | Aut.4.2 – Find fractions equivalent to a non-unit fraction |
| Aut.4 – Fractions A | Aut.4.3 – Recognise equivalent fractions |
| Aut.4 – Fractions A | Aut.4.4 – Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers |
| Aut.4 – Fractions A | Aut.4.5 – Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions |
Year 6
| Aut.4 – Fractions B | Aut.4.1 – Multiply fractions by integers |
| Aut.4 – Fractions B | Aut.4.2 – Multiply fractions by fractions |
| Aut.4 – Fractions B | Aut.4.3 – Divide a fraction by an integer |
| Aut.4 – Fractions B | Aut.4.4 – Divide any fraction by an integer |
| Aut.4 – Fractions B | Aut.4.5 – Mixed questions with fractions |
Literacy
It’s been a very productive week in Literacy. The students began by completing their persuasive writing pieces about protecting tigers. They had planned these before the half-term break, so this week was all about bringing their ideas to life. They worked hard to include persuasive features such as rhetorical questions, emotive language, facts and statistics, and powerful closing statements. I was so impressed with the effort and creativity they showed in their writing; many students spoke passionately about the importance of animal conservation and the role humans play in protecting endangered species.
After finishing their writing, we moved on to learning about modal verbs and their different functions in a sentence. The students explored how modal verbs can express possibility, ability, permission, and obligation or advice. Through discussion and sorting activities, they learned to identify the subtle differences in meaning between sentences such as “You must help the tiger” and “You could help the tiger.” This helped them see how modal verbs can influence the strength and intent of a statement.
To end the week, we continued reading our focus text, Can We Save the Tiger? by Martin Jenkins. The students were fascinated to learn about other animals that are now endangered or near extinction, including the Partula snails, Asian elephant, and White-rumped vultures.
IPC
In IPC this week, we began focusing on our first ancient civilization — Ancient Egypt. The students were very excited to learn that each week we will explore a different civilization and discover what made each one so great, bold, and brave.
We started by learning about the importance of the River Nile and how it played a vital role in helping Ancient Egypt to thrive. The students were fascinated to discover how the Nile provided water, food, transport, and fertile land for farming — and how it continues to be an essential part of life in Egypt today. To show their understanding, the students wrote creative postcards from the past, imagining they had travelled back in time to the banks of the River Nile. They described everything they could see, hear, and smell, from the farmers working in the fields to the bustling riverboats sailing along the water.
Later in the week, we began exploring Ancient Egyptian beliefs and gods. The students were put into groups, each tasked with researching a different Egyptian god. They created informative and colourful presentations to share their findings with the class. Two groups presented this week and did a fantastic job explaining who their god was, what they represented, and why they were so important to Ancient Egyptian life. The remaining groups will share their presentations next week — and I’m sure they will wow us with their knowledge and creativity!
Useful Information
On Thursday, November 21st, we will be holding our TGMC Kindness Carnival! This exciting event will raise money for our partner TGMC school in Bristol, UK.
Your child has already received all the necessary information about the event. We kindly ask for donations of any items that could be suitable to sell at the carnival.
Starting Monday, students will be able to:
All winners will be announced during the Kindness Carnival on November 21st.
Thank you for your kindness and support in helping us make this event a huge success!
Have a lovely weekend ☺️
Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃👻🧛🧟🐈⬛
This week has been absolutely spook-tastic! The students have worked incredibly hard during their final push before the half-term break. I hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing time together!
Maths
Year 5
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | Aut.3.7 – Cube numbers |
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | Aut.3.8 – Multiply by 10, 100 and 1,000 |
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | Aut.3.9 – Divide by 10, 100 and 1,000 |
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | Aut.3.10 – Multiples of 10, 100 and 1,000 |
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | End of unit assessment |
Year 6
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Aut.3.6 – Add and subtract any two fractions |
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Aut.3.7 – Add mixed numbers |
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Aut.3.8 – Subtract mixed numbers |
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Aut.3.9 – Multi-problems |
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | End of unit assessment |
Literacy
This week, our Literacy lessons have been both thought-provoking and inspiring. We began by watching a powerful advert highlighting the decline in the tiger population. The advert showed bottles of tiger bone wine being shot, symbolising the destruction caused by human activity. The students discussed how the advert made them feel, why it was so effective, and identified the key persuasive features used to deliver its message.
Next, the students went on a vocabulary treasure hunt, working in pairs to find and match the meanings of new words from our text. Afterwards, we explored the features of persuasive writing together. Using an example text, the students identified key techniques such as rhetorical questions, emotive language, and the use of facts and statistics.
To finish the week, they began planning their own persuasive pieces, which they will complete after the half-term break. I can’t wait to see their finished work!
IPC
This week in IPC, the students completed their ancient civilization presentations. Each group shared what they had discovered about their assigned civilization, including key achievements, important inventions, and interesting cultural facts. These presentations helped everyone to strengthen their understanding of how the civilizations developed over time, where they were located, and what made each one unique.
Afterwards, the students brought all their learning together by listing the eight civilizations in chronological order, from the earliest to the most recent. They then used a world map to colour in where each civilization once existed, helping them to clearly see how civilizations developed in different parts of the world.
To finish the week, the students were paired up and given two civilizations to compare. Working together, they created informative and eye-catching posters that highlighted three similarities and three differences between their chosen civilizations. They also included a short written section explaining which civilization they believed was the greatest, boldest, and bravest,and, most importantly, why. The students showed fantastic teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity throughout the task.
Useful Information
I hope you all have a wonderful half-term together! ☺️
Hello everyone,
This was the first full week we have had in a while, and what a week it was! The trip on Thursday was so much fun and the kids really enjoyed themselves. You can see photos from the trip in my previous post.
Here’s what Year 5/6 have been up to this week:
Maths
Year 5
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | Aut.3.3 – Factors |
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | Aut.3.4 – Common factors |
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | Aut.3.5 – Prime numbers |
| Aut.3 – Multiplication and division A | Aut.3.6 – Square numbers |
Year 6
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Aut.3.2 – Equivalent fractions on a number line |
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Aut.3.3 – Compare and order (denominator) |
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Aut.3.4 – Compare and order (numerator) |
| Aut.2 – Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Aut.3.5 – Add and subtract simple fractions |
Literacy
We have now finished learning about our first focus text, Star of Fear, Star of Hope. Over the past few lessons, the students have been busy writing their own short stories from Lydia’s perspective. They had two options to choose from: either Lydia and her family managed to escape before the Nazis came knocking on their door, or the Nazis found them and Lydia was sent to a concentration camp, where she remained until the end of the war. I can’t wait to read their finished pieces — they’ve worked so thoughtfully on them.
Today, we began our new focus text, Can We Save the Tiger? This book explores which animals are endangered, which have sadly already become extinct, and what we as humans can do to protect our planet’s remaining wildlife and prevent more beautiful creatures from disappearing forever.
IPC
This week we began our brand new IPC unit, The Great, The Bold and The Brave, which is all about ancient civilizations and how they shaped the world we live in today.
For our entry point and knowledge harvest, we focused on three fascinating civilizations: the Ancient Romans, the Ancient Greeks, and the Vikings. To start, the students took part in a scavenger hunt, matching clues such as “They built great temples”, “They sailed across the seas raiding new lands”, or “They held the first Olympic Games” to the correct civilization.
We then played a fun game of true or false to test even more prior knowledge and encourage the students to make educated guesses. Afterwards, each group worked together to write down as many facts as they could remember about these three civilizations.
Later in the week, we learned about how historians measure time by exploring BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era), and why these terms are now used instead of BC and AD.
To finish the week, the students began a research activity where they are matching dates, regions, and facts to different civilizations. Next week, they will print their findings and create a large class timeline showing when and where each civilization existed.
It’s been a fantastic start to the unit, with plenty of curiosity, teamwork, and thoughtful discussions!
Have a lovely weekend everyone! ☺️
Hello everyone!
Here are some photos from our recent trip to Gyeongju Yandong Village. It was such a lovely day and the kids had so much fun!
Hello everyone!
I hope everyone had a lovely and relaxing Chuseok break! This week’s update will be a short one, as we’ve only had one day of school.
I just wanted to remind you about our upcoming class trip on Thursday 16th October (next week). Please make sure to complete the Google Form to give your permission if you haven’t already done so.
Also, please send your child to school with 5,500 won in cash, placed in a clearly labelled envelope with their name on it, to cover the cost of the trip.
Here is the form: Gyeongju Yangdong Village
On the day of the trip, please ensure your child has the following:
A water bottle, snack and lunch (that does not need to be microwaved)
Their school uniform
They do not need to bring any money.
Thank you very much for your support!