Welcome to the fabulous year 5!
Welcome to Asia Class, Year 5. The adults in our class are Ms O’Driscoll and Ms Mitchell. This term, Year 5 have been diving into an exciting Geography topic: Extreme Earth! Aligned with the UK’s Key Stage 2 curriculum, the children are exploring fascinating natural phenomena, including earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. They’ve been learning about how these forces shape our planet and the impact they have on the people and environments around them.
In Art, we’ve linked this theme to the famous Japanese artist Hokusai and his iconic piece, The Great Wave. Not only does this artwork depict a towering wave, but in the background, you can spot the silhouette of Mount Fuji, a volcano. The children have been inspired by Hokusai’s bold lines and dramatic imagery to create their own versions of extreme earth scenes.
Speaking of waves, Year 5 have been making a splash at the local pool! As part of their PE lessons, the children are developing their swimming skills, building water confidence, and having fun during their weekly swim sessions. It’s been wonderful to see their progress and enthusiasm in the water.
In Science, we’ve been learning about forces, including water resistance. The children have had fun investigating how different forces work and have even made insightful comments during their swimming lessons—comparing how much easier it is to run on the playground compared to moving through water. This hands-on experience is helping them understand how water resistance slows down movement in the pool, linking back perfectly to our classroom discussions.
This week in Maths, Year 5 have been focusing on addition and subtraction, using strategies like bridging to 100 and rounding to support their mental maths. The children have enjoyed hands-on learning, using place value counters and number lines to help them visualise and solve problems. These models have been a great way for them to deepen their understanding and build confidence in their calculations.
Homework:
Due Wednesdays and set every Friday on google classroom. https://sites.google.com/view/classroom-workspace/login_4
Latest news and notices:
- Friday 25th October 2024 – Last day of Autumn 1 Term
- Monday 4th November 2024 – School opens
- Thursday 21st November 2024
Abdi earned star of the week. He showed excellent swimming skills and brilliant persistence throughout his lessons – Well done Abdi!