Cam Woodfield Junior School

Classes

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Year 5

Year 6

Welcome to Year 5!

Our theme this term is...

World War Two

Our theme:

During this term, Year 5 will be learning all about World War Two. We will be using history as our driver to help us understand the reasons why it started and the impact it had on the world. We will also consider the impact it had on everyday people from children becoming evacuees, rationing and life on the home front.

Key texts:

In English, we will be using ‘Tail-End Charlie’ and 'Letters From The Lighthouse' to inspire our writing, where we will write our own recount letters, acrostic poems, narratives and balanced arguments! During this term, we will also be securing our grammar skills with a focus on writing complex sentences and learning and applying spelling rules.

Key information:

Year 5 have two PE lessons each week (weather permitting), these will take place on Monday and Wednesday. Please ensure that your child's PE kit is named and in school at all times. We suggest the children bring in a sunhat for the warmer months.

Reading

Children are expected to be reading at home at least 3 times per week to support their learning. Please update their reading record regularly as reading scores will be collated every Thursday. If your child has finished their reading book, they need to tell the class teacher who will allow them to go to the library to select a new one.

Times tables

Children are encouraged to continue using Times Table Rockstars to practice their times tables three times per week. In school, they will complete weekly times table tests and their daily 21 facts to support them with their times tables.

Purple Mash

Purple Mash is a great tool to support children with their learning. The children could complete their homework on this software, or just explore the site's resources for fun! If there happens to be a school closure, work will be set in this platform. There is no expectation for the children to use Purple Mash on a weekly basis.

If you are having trouble with any of the above apps, please let your child's class teacher know.