Over this half term, children will learn to describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect, and a bird, identifying the key stages of development for each and recognising how these life cycles vary across different groups of animals. They will also explore the life process of reproduction in both plants and animals. Through practical investigations, discussions, and observations, pupils will deepen their understanding of how life begins, grows, and changes over time.
Year 5
Mrs Williams and Mrs Harding and would like to welcome you to the Year 5 page.
Link to the Year 5 Gallery page:
Topic -Sow, Grow and Farm
This project teaches children about the features and characteristics of land use in agricultural regions across the world. We will explore how different environments—including topography, soil type, and climate—affect where and how farming takes place. As part of our learning, we will investigate significant environmental areas and how these influence agricultural practices globally. For our Stoke-on-Trent link, we will look at allotments in Stoke-on-Trent and find out where they are located, how they are used, and why they are important to local communities. We will also explore how farming land is used across the UK and consider how the physical geography of different areas shapes this land use. In English, we will be writing a non- chronological report about allotments and we will be writing a diary entry about the life of a farmer.
Science - Living things and their habitats
PE
PE is every Monday and Thursday during this half term. Children can wear their PE kits on PE days to reduce congestion and close proximity in the areas used for changing. If possible, please don't let children wear earrings on PE days.
Home Learning
Reading
We ask that children read at home regularly at home. Children can read independently, to an adult, or to a sibling. Please ensure reading diaries are signed at least two times a week.
Maths/English
Children need to be practising times tables regularly at home, they can use TT Rockstars to help. Children also need to be using Bedrock at home to help with their grammar. Additional homework may also be set on Seesaw.
Spellings
Children will be given spellings every Tuesday for a spelling test on Friday. The weekly spellings are also posted on Seesaw. Please ensure children are practising their spellings at home during the week.
Useful links:
Seesaw
Elementary Learning Experience Platform | Seesaw
TTR
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school
Accelerated Reader (Quizzing)
https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/2248093
Purple Mash
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/ourlady-st4
Bedrock
https://app.bedrocklearning.org/
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| National-curriculum-spelling-list-years-5-6.pdf | Download |
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