Terrific Targets!

11th October 2020Miss K. Wilkinson

In Class 11, we have been thinking about our personal targets for the rest of the Autumn term, as well as discussing our targets with Mr Wilson for Numeracy and Literacy.

Here is an example of what we have been thinking about and the types of targets we have been set. All our targets are SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based) and are agreed with the teacher so that we know what we are working towards.

 

Ask your child about their targets!

Fitness Circuits

5th October 2020Miss K. Wilkinson

Year 5 have enjoyed completing fitness circuits on Monday mornings recently ahead of their upcoming multi-skills sessions. Children took part in a bleep test to assess their current levels of fitness before completing a number of timed relay events last week. All children tried extremely hard and had a great time.

Year 5 Autumn 1 Focus Text

2nd October 2020Miss K. Wilkinson

This half term, Year 5 will be reading ‘Journey to Jo’burg’ by Beverley Naidoo, which tells the story of South African siblings Naledi and Tiro and their fight to save their baby sister. Bravely, alone, they set off on a journey to find their mother, who they hope will be able to help. It isn’t until they reach her in the city of Johannesburg that they come to understand the dangers of their country, and the painful struggle for freedom and dignity that is taking place all around them.

While reading this book, children will be completing a number of independent writing pieces. To begin with, children will write a character description about one of the book’s main characters. They will then take upon the role of Naledi and will write a letter to Mma (Naledi’s mother) before finishing the half term by writing a diary entry based upon the events of Naledi and Tiro’s journey across South Africa.

Listen to Chapter 1 of Journey to Jo’burg below:

https://youtu.be/5P6tm5EYmwE

Rainforest adverts

14th February 2020R Smith

Children have written and typed up their own rainforest adverts. Children worked together with friends to make heir leaflets as interesting and attractive as possible. using skills such as importing pictures, altering backgrounds and selecting an appropriate size and style of font.

 

Pfizer

14th February 2020R Smith

This week, Year 5 took park in a workshop led by two visitors working for Pfizer. The visitors discussed medicine with the children, including how it is made and tested. Children then developed their own medicine packaging. Throughout the session, children had lots of questions for the visitors and seemed to really enjoy the activities they completed.

Spring Focus Text – Journey to the River Sea

14th February 2020R Smith

An Amazon adventure story set in the wilderness of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and memorable characters. It is 1910 and Maia, tragically orphaned at thirteen, has been sent from England to start a new life with distant relatives in Manaus, hundreds of miles up the Amazon.

Creating adverts

10th February 2020R Smith

Children have been learning about the Amazon rainforest both during their topic lessons and while reading their class novel (Journey to the River Sea). As part of this process, children have created their own advert to advertise the Amazon and the experience and tourist would gain by visiting it. Children are currently typing up their leaflets read for display.

 

Orienteering

7th February 2020R Smith
Orienteering instructor visited Year 5 and led a number of activities. The children looked at a map of the school and identified the different part of the school shown E.g. their own classroom, the hall etc. Children then completed a treasure hunt using the map. Children were not allowed to run and were instructed to stay with their group at all times so teamwork and communication skills were required. Children managed this very well.