WELCOME TO YEAR 5
Home Learning
Please see Google Classroom for your home learning tasks.
The username (no capitals or spaces) is the child's first name and initial of last name followed by: @stjosephslichfield.org.uk Children have created their own passwords.
For children who are returning to school, please bring your Home Learning books and activities with you as they may be completed at school.
Presentation
Please ensure that you follow the school presentation rules in the same way that you would in your school books.
Please refer to the homework section of the website for further information.
Children must now be using joined up handwriting in all writing task. Please support this when completing homework.
Reading
Continue to read daily. Please follow the link to find the suggested books for Year 5. Y5 reading list
Bugclub is also currently available using previous passwords https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0
Audible is free for kids books while school are closed. This will help develop children's love of books and expression. https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Spellings
Continue to revise previous spelling rules and Y3-Y6 spelling lists.
Please see Google Classroom for videos linked to our spelling rules.
Use these websites to support Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation:
Maths
Continue practicing Times Table Rockstars. https://play.ttrockstars.com/
The BBC supermovers website https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers has a great range of times tables songs as well as lots of other active learning lessons.
Remember to work through the MyMaths lessons to support class work. https://www.mymaths.co.uk/
Other websites to support Maths learning.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/ordering-and-sequencing-numbers
RE
Please work through the 'Ten:Ten' monthly newsletter togther.
Discuss our Value & Virtue for this half term: Faith-filled & hopeful.
Faith-filled in their beliefs and hopeful for the future.
Churches are currently closed for mass but you can still tune in to live, streamed masses using the link https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/parishes-online
The document below contains a wide range of bible readings - linking to the liturgical seasons of Lent and Easter. There are questions at the end of each reading to support discussion and understanding of what they have read.
PE
The body coach (Joe Wicks) is doing a daily PE lesson for children on his Youtube channel (free to subscribe), Monday-Friday at 9am. He also has lots of workouts for kids on there too. https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1/featured
Additional websites
Discovery Espresso (all subjects.) Use login on Google Classroom for the ICT coding units. https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/
BBC Bitesize (all subjects) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
For more photos see our twitter account -
https://twitter.com/StJoesLichfield
Spring 2020
Science - Space
This term Y5 have been learning about 'Space.' During British Science week we used our maths knowledge to compare the sizes of planets and their distance from the Sun. We then created our own model 'Solar System.'
Look at our fantastic planet posters!
World Book Day 2020
Y5 enjoyed a day of celebrating our love of books. We enjoyed sharing our book reviews and reading to Early Years.
Topic Week - Brazil
Y5 had a great time learning about Brazil. We found Brazil on maps and its surrounding counties. We learnt about the Amazon Rainforest and deforestation. As Rio is known for its carnivals, we designed and made our own carnival float / moving toy.
PE - The Haka
We had a great time learning the Haka in dance! We have even added our own dance moves. Do we look fierce and in unison?
English - The Highwayman Poem
This term Y5 have read the 'Highwayman' Poem. They learnt parts of the poem for a class performance and even made up their own ending.
Science - Materials
This term Y5 are learning about materials and their properties. We have carried out an experiment to see which material is the best insulator.
Autumn 2019
Alton Castle Retreat
What a fantastic time Y5 had at Alton Castle on their residential. The theme for this Catholic Retreat was 'Discipleship.' The class took part in many different physical and team building activities. During which they had time to reflect thinking about our 'Values and Virtues' and how we can follow Jesus' footsteps. We also helped lead Mass in St John's Church next to the castle.
Meal time
Biking
Archery
Trekking
Survival
Rock Climbing
Creative Homework Presentations
Well done to everyone who has completed their Anglo-Saxon research projects and presented them to the class.
Maths
We have been learning about place value, comparing numbers and rounding. Use this rap to help you remember how to round numbers.
English
This term we have looked at the short film 'The Piano' by Aidan Gibbons that uses flashbacks to tell the story. We have discussed the character's feelings at different points and how the film creates a particular atmosphere and mood.
RE
Y5 have been planning and presenting their own collective worship sessions thinking about the theme, stories, prayers, reflections and prayer table objects to include.
This term Y5 are looking at creation stories and prayers.
'God created man in his own image' Genesis 1:27
What does this mean? - God is good. Everyone is different but we can all reflect his goodness and are special in many different ways.
Science
Can you feel the force?
We have been learning about forces around us, including gravity. Y5 loved learning about Isaac Newton and his role in discovering gravity and how it affects the planets.
Gravity
We have been using force meters to measure the mass (in grams) and weight (the gravitational force in Newtons) of different objects. We also identified the pattern - gravity pulls objects with a force of 1N for every 100g.
Friction
We also investigated how different surfaces can change the distance an object travels. We discussed if the friction was increased or decreased and how we know.
Air Resistance
We have learnt about air resistance and how parachutes work. We then made our own parachutes to test and compare the air resistance.
