Blue Class - Years 5 and 6

Our teacher is Mr Midgley and he is helped, at various times, by Mrs Johnson, Mrs Evison, Mrs Sewell and Mrs White.

English

 This term in Englishwe will be writing a journey narrative that explores imaginative undersea worlds based on the picture book Flotsam by David Wiesner. We will then continue with our ocean theme by writing a balanced argument based on the book The Day The Ocean Went Away.

 Mathematics

 This term in Mathematics we will be starting with learning about place value and then move onto units of addition and subtraction and multiplication and division. Practicing times tables is essential and TT Rockstars is available for your child to access to improve this vital foundation to mathematics. 

Top Marks Maths Games

Place Value

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

 Curriculum

In Science, we are learning about forces! There are a lot of scientific words in this subject that have been included on the knowledge organiser.

BBC Bitesize Forces

In Geography, we are studying the Ocean Currents that affect our lives! Please use the knowledge organiser to prepare for this vital geographical subject.

BBC Bitesize Ocean Currents

In RE, we are exploring the Big Question – Creation & Science: Conflict or Complementary.

Gear & Pulleys is the D&T focus this term. 

 Reading

 Please encourage your child to read at home as much as possible and record any comments. Reading fluency underpins every aspect of our learning so this essential skill opens up so many opportunities to deepen knowledge.

 Physical Education (P.E)

 This term PE will be on a Tuesday (Outdoors for Ultimate Frisbee) and Friday (weather permitting, outdoors for Invasions games linked to football)with JB Sport. Please ensure your child comes into school in a suitable P.E. kit in school. We would like them to have a plain sweatshirt if it gets cold then their school sweatshirt/cardigan doesn’t get dirty. 

BBC bitesize maths revision for SATS

BBC bitesize SATS Grammar, punctuation and spelling



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