YEAR 5 - Cannon and Chatsworth
Welcome to Year 5!
We are really looking forward to continuing Spring term with you all. We are so proud of how hard you have worked so far this year, and we cannot wait for you to see what else we have in store for the rest of the year! We loved learning all about the Vikings so far, I am sure they will provide us with just as much excitement next term!
What We're Learning This Half Term
Mathematics: Decimals, Percentages, Area and Perimeter
In maths, we'll be diving deep into decimals and percentages. Get ready to explore these further and develop a deeper understanding! We will also look at Area and Perimeter and find ways to explore this practically.
English: A Focus on Viking related writing
Our English lessons will take us on an exciting journey through time to the land of the Vikings, putting ourselves in the shoes of the Norse people. We will also have a focus on biographies where we will explore a familiar face in more depth.
Science: FORCES
This term we will be looking at space and learning all about our planets. We will look at the solar system and much more.
History: VIKINGS!
This term we will be focusing our history lessons on the Vikings! We are so excited to learn all about the lives of these warriors and see how they are both similar and different to the Anglo-Saxons.
Geography: North America
This term in Geography we will be learning all about North America. We will be thinking about biomes and what they are along with looking at longitude and latitude.
Spanish:
In Spanish we will be learning all about clothes! This is an exciting topic for us as we develop our Spanish knowledge even further!
RE:
In RE we will be learning all about Islam. We will use our knowledge from this term to help us further understand religion. We will look at the 5 pillars and what these mean to the religion and much more.
Homework:
At Maltby Manor Academy, we are committed to supporting your child's learning at home. In Key Stage 2, our homework is designed to build key skills and foster a love of learning.
Here’s what to expect:
- Times Table Rock Stars – Practice times tables daily using TT Rockstars to build multiplication skills and confidence.
- Daily Reading – Record all reading activities in your child's planner. Regular reading at home is key to developing comprehension and fluency.
- Weekly Spelling Sheets – Focused activities to develop accurate and confident spelling. Handed out on a Friday returned by Wednesday.
- Curriculum Homework Menu – A choice of creative, engaging tasks linked to your child’s current topics.
Our homework programme offers a variety of opportunities to enrich your child’s learning and strengthen the home-school partnership. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child thrive!
We're looking forward to a fantastic half-term and we can’t wait to continue our amazing learning journeys in Year 5.