Year 5 (Waltz) 2024 - 2025
Mr Jawandha
Welcome back to the new year
Maths
In Maths we will start by completing our place value unit, before moving onto addition and subtraction, multiplication and fractions.It is important that the children continue to solidify their key knowledge and use tools such as times table rock stars and sum dog to support in their learning.
Science
Over the autuamn term, we will be looking at space. This project teaches children about gravity, earth and the solar system.
Humanities
Our topic this term is Ancient China. This project teaches children about the features and characteristics of China. Using our knowledge of China, we will be identifying where and when certain events took place, with a bg focus on the Shang Dynasty.
Art/DT
In art, we will be looking at expression. This project teaches children about the visual qualities of different perceptions of objects, linked into our ancient China topic.
Music
This year, the children will enjoy the support of Slough Music Services and Mr Southall as they learn how to play a variety of instruments including the drums and glockenspiels.
General Reminders
- PE will be every Wednesday and Thursday, please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit on those days. Please also ensure that any earrings are removed for PE.
- Homework will be set on a Friday
- The children are expected to read every night, please ensure this is recorded in their reading records. Reading records will be checked on a weekly basis and reads will be counted as part of our new reading challenge. The aim is to read daily for 15-20 minutes.
Mr Jawandha