What another busy week we have had in Year 5!

In Maths, we are beginning to look at shape. We have learnt how to read an angle using a protractor and begun to explore using protractors to draw angles accurately. 

We have learnt in Science that different countries around the world may be in a different time zone compared to us. Some countries are ahead of us while others are behind us. We have also begun constructing our own planets with the intention of giving them facts such as a set amount of hours they take to rotate and their terrain features.

The children have begun their independent writes for the current unit - suspense narrative. Everyone has been so engaged throughout this topic and I can already see how successfully the children are using the toolkit features whilst taking inspiration from our model and shared writes. 

We explored the significance of Trade in the Golden Age of Islam for our History unit. We looked at how important not only trading goods was at the time, but how knowledge was shared across different nations too. The children were surprised at how far the 'Silk Road' allowed trade to happen - all the way from east Asia to Europe. 

In RE, the children looked at Salah - how Muslims pray. They explored the different aspects of Salah such as facing the Kaaba in Mecca, praying in Arabic and the special way of washing before prayer (Wudu).

Well done to those who have brought in their changemaker projects. I am really proud of the effort everyone has made and excited for everyone to share them!

Home Learning Please ensure that children are ‘in the green’ on Doodle.

• English – Commas in adverbials

• Maths – Acute angles

• Spellings – (Statutory words) 

  1.	accommodate
  2.	committee
  3.	aggressive
  4.	embarrass
  5.	interrupt
  6.	exaggerate
  7.	harass
  8.	sufficient
  9.	necessary
  10.	marvellous

Reading should be at least 5 times a week and an adult needs to sign to acknowledge that this is happening. Please ensure you are completing the reading record at home.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Charlotte Preston

Dates for next week:

Themed Week – STEM Week (inspired by the life and work of David Attenborough)

Monday 18th May - pm - Years 4 & 5 Football Team at St Joan of Arc

Monday 18th May – pm - RE visitor to see Years 2 & 5

Tuesday 19th May - 14:00 - 15:00 - RSE Parent meeting

Tuesday 19th May - 15:00 - 15:45 - Parent Book Look

Thursday 21st May - Year 6 lead Science fair for the school

Friday 22nd May - Year 5 - Rugby Event at Merchant Taylors School

Emails sent this week:

Summer Charity Music Concert – Friday 3rd July

Choir next week will be Thursday morning

Oliver Junior – Church Open Day and Photo/Video Folder

Year 5 -  Videographer - Merchant Taylors School Rugby / Hockey Event