Week beginning 5th June
In Maths this week, we will be;

• Calculating the Perimeter of Composite Shapes
• Calculating the Area of Composite Shapes
• Estimating Area and Drawing to Scale
• Chapter Consolidation (Perimeter and Area)
• Reviewing Measurements

In English, we will be planning  and writing our own non-chronological reports on our chosen animals. We willthen be moving on to biographical writing with our focus on Jane Goodall and David Attenborough.
In Science, we will beintroducing our unit of work on Forces (see Knowledge Organiser linked above).
In Topic, we will be introducing our unit of work on Deserts (see Knowledge Organiser linked above).
PE will be dance on Monday and athletics on Friday.
In Computing, we will be exploring 3d modelling.

Week beginning 17th April
In Maths this week, we will be;
> Investigating Angles Inside Quadrilaterals
> Solving Problems with Angles in Quadrilaterals
> Solving Problems Involving Parallel Lines and Diagonals
> Investigating Regular and Irregular Polygons
> Consolidating the Geometry Unit
In English, we will be planning a narrative story based on, 'Gorilla' by Anthony Browne.
 We will be reading and analysing the opening chapter of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C S Lewis in Guided Reading.
In DT, we will be designing and making a wooden maze game which will incorporate an electrical circuit.
In PE, our focus on Mondays will be on gymnastics, and on Wednesdays we will be outdoors working on striking and fielding games.
In Computing, we will be creating computer games.
In Science. we will be starting our unit of work on living things and their habitats.
Week beginning 24th April
In Maths this week, we will be;
> Reviewing our work on decimals.
> Naming and plotting points (co-ordinates)
> Describing Translations
> Describing Reflections
> Describing Reflections
In English, we will be continuing to plan a narrative story based on, 'Gorilla' by Anthony Browne.
 We will be reading and answering comprehension questions based on the opening chapter of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C S Lewis in Guided Reading.
our class reading book is Holes by Louis Sachar
In RE, we will be exploring how people express their faith through the arts, in particular music.
In Computing, we will be designing and developing computer games.
In Science. we will be starting our unit of work on living things and their habitats.
In History, we will be looking at how the Anglo Saxons compared to the Maya
Week beginning 1st May
In Maths this week, we will be;

• Describing Successive Reflections
• Consolidating our work on Position and Movement

In English, we will be starting to write our own narrative stories based on, 'Gorilla' by Anthony Browne.
On Wednesday, we will be visiting Skegness Grammar School for a taster day.
On Friday, we will be joining Y6 to work on activities related to the Coronation.
In History, we will be looking at how the Maya Civilisation fits on a timeline compared to the Anglo-Saxon period of British history. We will also be investigating the difficulties the Maya faced in settling in a rain forest.
Week beginning 8th May
In Maths this week, we will be;

• Reviewing our work on geometry
•  Converting Units of Length: Centimetres and Millimetres
• Converting Units of Length: Metres and Centimetres
• Converting Units of Length: Kilometres and Metres
• Converting Units of Mass: Kilograms and Grams

In English, we will be completing our own narrative stories based on, 'Gorilla' by Anthony Browne. We will then be moving on to a non-fiction unit based on Penguins.
In Science, we will be looking at the life cycles of mammals.
In PHSE, we will be investigating how the suffragettes went about changing opinions on whether women should have the right to vote.
In History, we will be looking at how the homes of the Maya compared to the homes of  the Anglo-Saxons.
In RE, we will be looking at the use of stained glass windows to share beliefs.
Week beginning 15th May
In Maths this week, we will be;

• Converting Units of Mass: Kilograms and Grams
• Converting Units of Volume: Litres and Millilitres
• Converting Imperial and Metric Units of Measurement
• Solving Word Problems: Length, Mass and Volume
• Solving Word Problems: Time

In English, we will be working on planning a non-chronological report on Emperor Penguins.
In Science, we will be comparing the life cycles of insects and amphibians.
In History, we will be looking at what he Maya believed and creating fact files about some of their gods.
PE will be gymnastics on Monday and striking and fielding games on Wednesday.

Week beginning 22nd May
In Maths this week, we will be;

• Reading the Temperature
• Measures Consolidation
• Position & Movement Review
• Perimeter of Rectangles and Squares
• Area of Rectangles and Squares

In English, we will be continuing to work on planning a non-chronological report on Emperor Penguins.
In Science, we will be comparing the life cycle of birds and reptiles. We will also be looking at the work of David Attenborough and Jane Goodall
In History, we will be looking at what archaeological remains tell us about Maya cities.
PE will be gymnastics on Monday and striking and fielding games on Tuesday.

Gold Leaves
21/4/23 5R William 5S Teddy
19/5/23 5R William
26/5/23 5R Jack 5S Anupriya

Green Leaves
21/4/23 5R Ellora 5S Millie
19/5/23 5R Maddison 5S Harley
26/5/23 5R Joseph 5S 

Week beginning 2nd January
In Maths, we will be starting a block of work on fractions.
Lesson 1: Dividing to Make Fractions
Lesson 2: Writing Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Lesson 3: Finding Equivalent Fractions
Lesson 4: Comparing and Ordering Fractions
In English, we will be reading and analysing the classic poem, ‘The Highwayman, by Alfred Noyes. We will then be using the poem as a model for writing our own poetry.
In Science, we will be introducing our knowledge organiser on ‘Earth in Space’.
In Geography, we will be introducing our ‘What is life like in the Alps,’ knowledge organiser.
Our PE this half term will be indoor athletics on Mondays and hockey on Fridays, as always kits should be available every day as there will be occasions when days change.
Week beginning 9th January
In Maths this week we will be:
Monday - comparing and ordering improper fractions.
Tuesday - comparing and ordering mixed numbers.
Wednesday – making number pairs.
Thursday and Friday - adding fractions.
In English, we will be writing effective sentences for use in our narrative poems based on, ‘The Highwayman, by Alfred Noyes. We will be exploring the use of: metaphors, repetition for effect, use of adjectives, similes, alliteration, and use of precise verbs.
In Science, we will be exploring the solar system and the planets and looking at the heliocentric model of the solar system.
In Geography, we will be locating the Alps on maps of the world and of Europe.
Week beginning 16th January
In Maths this week we are:
Monday & Tuesday - adding fractions.
Wednesday - Friday – subtracting fractions.
In English, we will be writing effective sentences for use in our narrative poems based on, ‘The Highwayman, by Alfred Noyes. We will be exploring the use of; Repetition for effect, Similes, Precise verbs, Onomatopoeia, Dialogue, Personification and Conjunctions.
In Science, we will be looking at the Earth’s movement in space.
In Computing, we will be exploring the use of spreadsheets to convert units of measurement.
In RE, we will be exploring how the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes are relevant to Christians today.
In Geography, we will be investigating, ‘What is it like in the Alps?’
Week beginning 23rd January 
In Maths this week we are:
Monday: Multiplying Proper Fractions and Whole Numbers  
Tuesday: Multiplying Mixed Numbers and Whole Numbers    
Wednesday: Multiplying Mixed Numbers and Whole Numbers  
Thursday: Multiplying Mixed Numbers and Whole Numbers.
Friday: Chapter Consolidation  
In English, we will be planning and writing our own narrative poems based on, ‘The Highwayman, by Alfred Noyes.  
In Science, we will be looking at the Earth’s movement in space.
In Computing, we will be exploring the use of spreadsheets to compare and order data.
In Geography, we will be investigating, ‘Why do people visit the Alps?’
Week beginning 30th January
In Maths this week we will be consolidating our work on Fractions and then completing some practice SATs papers.
In English, we will be gathering ideas and planning a story based on Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce. We will also be completing a set of SATs practice papers.
In Science, we will be focussing on the movement of the moon.
In Computing, we will be continuing to explore the use of spreadsheets to compare and order data.
In Geography, we will be investigating, the differences between our local area and the Alps.
Week beginning 6thFebruary
In Maths this week, we will be starting our unit of work on decimals.
In English, we will be writing our stories based on Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
In Science, we will be completing our unit of work on 'The Earth in Space'.
In Computing, we will be continuing to explore the use of spreadsheets to compare and order data.
In Geography, we will be producing posters / leaflets promoting the Alps.
Week beginning 20th February
In Maths this week, we will be  comparing decimals  on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday we will be writing fractions as decimals. On Thursday and Friday, we will be adding and subtracting decimals.
In English, we will be analying the features of a journal entry and then gathering ideas for writing our own journal based on the adventures of a scientist lost in space.
In Science, we will be introducing our new unit of work on animals including humans (see the Knowledge Organiser above). Our first focus will be, identifying the key stages of a mammal’s life cycle.
In RE,  we will be the question - 'How does faith and belief affect the way people live their lives?'
In History, we will be introducing our new unit on 'What life was like in Tudor England' (see Knowledge Organiser above). Our first lesson will see us investigating - 'Fair ruler or tyrant? What was Henry VIII really like?'
In PE, our focus on Mondays will be on multiskills, and on Wednesdays we will be working on team building activities.
Week beginning 27th February
In Maths this week, we will be  adding and subtracting decimals..
In English, we will be joining the rest of the school in reading 'The Big Umbrella' by Amy June Bates, and then writing our own versions of the story. We will also be creating artwork based on the story.
In Science, we will be reviewing the key stages of a mammal’s life cycle and then focussing on how gestation varies in different mammals.
In RE,  we will be exploring the work of Christian Aid, particularly looking at how faith influences their work.
In History, we will be investigating the death of Anne Boleyn.
In PE, our focus on Mondays will be on multiskills, and on Wednesdays we will be working on map reading and orienteering activities.
In PHSE we will be exploring the role of community in our lives.
Week beginning 6th March
In Maths this week, we will be completing our unit on decimals by looking at rounding decimals and then consolidating the last couple of weeks work. We will be reviewing our work on fractions before moving on to look at percentages.
In English, we will be returning to our journals based on being stranded on Mars.
In Science, we will be learning about foetal development and investigating the hand spans of differently aged children.
In RE,  we will be exploring the work of street pastors and The Salvation Army, particularly looking at how faith influences their work.
In History, we will be investigating why Henry VIII had so many wives.
In PE, our focus on Mondays will be on multiskills, and on Wednesdays we will be working on map reading and orienteering activities.
In PHSE, we will be continuing to explore the role of community in our lives and looking at ways in which we could improve our community.
Week beginning 13th March
In Maths this week, we will be completing our unit on percentages before completing a set of tests.
In English, we will be completing practice SATs papers before returning to our journals based on being stranded on Mars.
In Science, we will be joining the rest of the school in celebrating Science Week. We will be focussing on fingerprints and then looking at the changes brought about by old age.
In Computing,  we will be working on developing our word processing skills.
In RE, we will be looking at the life and work of Justin Welby, TheArchbishob of Canterbury.
In PE, our focus on Mondays will be on multiskills, and on Wednesdays we will be working on map reading and orienteering activities.
In Art, we will be making pots from clay.
Week beginning 20th March
In Maths this week, we will be reviewing our work on decimals before starting our unit of work on geometry.
In English, we will be writing our journals based on being stranded on Mars. We wil be focussing on William Wordsworth's Daffodils poem in Guided Reading and handwriting.
In Science, we will be completing our unit on Humans and Other Animals.
In Computing,  we will be working on developing our word processing skills and producing a poster to encourage more people to walk or cyc;e to school or work.
In RE, we will be looking at the work ofTearfund.
In PE, our focus on Mondays will be on multiskills, and on Wednesdays we will be working on map reading and orienteering activities.
In Art, we will be decorating our pots and using different materials to produce pictures of the planet Mars after visiting the exhibition at the Embassy Centre.
Week beginning 20th March
In Maths this week, we will be;
> Finding Angles at a Point on a Straight Line
> Finding Angles Around a Point
> Drawing Lines and Acute Angles
> Drawing Lines and Obtuse Angles
> Investigating Rectangles and Squares.
In English, we will be planning and writing a narrative story based on an animated short film: "One Small Step" by TAIKO Studios. We wil be focussing on the poems 'Last night I saw the city breathing' by by Andrew Fusek-Peters  and 'Goodnight Stroud' in Guided Reading and handwriting.
In DT, we will be designing and making a wooden maze game which will incorporate an electrical circuit.
In PE, our focus on Mondays will be on multiskills, and on Wednesdays we will be working on map reading and orienteering activities.
In Art, we will be completing our pots.

Golden Leaf Winners
6/1 5R Daniel 5S
13/1 5R William 5S Maya
20/1 5R Jonas 5S Ezgi
27/1 5R Logan 5S Darcey
3/2 5R Emily 5S Lily
10/2 5R Maddison 5S Ezgi
24/2 5R Lennon 5S Anupriya
3/3 5R Evie 5S Charlotte
10/3 5R Hugo 5S Porter
17/3 5R Jack 5S Sienna
24/3 5R Mia 5S Ezgi
31/3 5R Daniel 5S

Green Leaf Winners
6/1 5R Kaamia 5S
13/1 5R Jayden 5S Ronnie
20/1 5R Evie 5S Hannah
27/1 5R Ethan-Lee 5S Charlie
3/2 5R Mia 5S Edward
10/2 5R Skye 5S Cairo
24/2 5R Isabelle B 5S Bella C
3/3 5R Henry 5S 5S Renae
10/3 5R Ellora 5S Jaxon
17/3 5R Ajay 5S Darcie
24/3 5R Emily 5S Darcey
31/3 5R Henry 5S Porter