Welcome to Year 5

Contact: 

 5FB Mrs Bedford: fiona.bedford@firstfederation.org.uk

Mrs Halls & Miss Collins

5EG Miss Goles: emma.goles@firstfederation.org.uk

Mr Millar

We are more than happy to receive emails on the above links. Please bear in mind that we may not be able to respond until the following day due to teaching commitments. 

At times, you may prefer to arrange to speak to us over the phone.  You can do this via email, again using the addresses above, or by calling the school office and leaving a message.

Welcome 

Our History topic this term is Dynamic Dynasties. This project teaches children about the history of ancient China, focusing primarily on the Shang Dynasty, and explores the lasting legacy of the first five Chinese dynasties, some of which can still be seen in the world today.

Our PE day is Wednesday

Class Reading: 

Whole class reading sessions are aimed to work on reading comprehension skills which is a vital aspect of reading. 

The children's reading books and reading record will need to be brought into school daily.  Please sign your child's diary when you hear them read, even if this is a 'home' book. 

PSHE: JIGSAW-BEING ME IN MY WORLD In this project the children think and talk about the year ahead, goals they could set for themselves as well as the challenges they may face. They learn and talk about their rights and responsibilities as a member of their class, school, wider community and the country they live in. The children talk about their own behaviour and its impact on a group as well as choices, rewards, consequences and the feelings associated with each. They also talk about democracy, how it benefits the school and how they can contribute towards it.

Useful links for maths

	TT Rockstars: There's no quick fix to mastering the tables and improving multiplication recall speeds - it takes regular practice and commitment from pupils, which is why we need to ensure they remain motivated.
	The URBrainy MTC online practice site will help students know how they can improve their times table knowledge, and the speed of their recall. 25 questions per test 6 seconds per question Guidance on where to spend time practising
	Hit the Button is an interactive maths game with quick fire questions on number bonds, times tables, doubling and halving, multiples, division facts and square numbers. The games, which are against the clock, challenge and develop mental maths skills. Regular use of Hit the Button can help students to sharpen their recall of vital number facts in a fun way and learning multiplication tables need not be boring.

Useful links for literacy