R.E

In R.E. this half term we will be thinking carefully about Lent and Easter.

We will learn about Ash Wednesday and the associated symbols and actions. We will think about the importance of using our conscience to make good choices keeping us close to Jesus. We will learn and reflect in detail about the Easter story from the events of Palm Sunday through to the glorious Resurrection.

Year 5 will perform an Easter play on the morning of Thursday 26th March at 2:30 p.m.

English

The children will develop story writing focusing on characterisation and setting description. They will write a science fiction story involving an alien landing. We will study a variety of authors including Pie Corbett.

We will also study and write information texts drawing on work from across the curriculum.

We continue to concentrate on spelling patterns with various letter strings through investigation and thank you, in advance, for your continued support in helping your child learn their weekly spellings.

We will continue to work on our class novel entitled Wonder.

Mathematics

In Mathematics, we will complete our learning in fractions and develop this by studying decimals in detail. Throughout our learning, we will focus on developing fluency, reasoning and problem solving. We will also focus on improving speed and accuracy with mental arithmetic.

Finally, we will complete a unit of work around translation, coordinates and symmetry.

Science

In our topic on human biology children will learn:

Geography

In Geography we will learn about:

Computing

In this unit, the children will start to create vector drawings. They learn how to use different drawing tools to help them create images. The children will recognise that images in vector drawings are created using shapes and lines, and each individual element in the drawing is called an object. The children will layer their objects and begin grouping and duplicating them to support the creation of more complex pieces of work.

P.E

PE will continue on a Monday  and a Wednesday. We will complete an invasion games units this half term focusing on Hockey and a dance linked to the poem, 'The Highwayman.'

Relationships and Health Education

We will continue to work through the 'Life to the Full scheme'.

You may want to have a look at some of the resources we will be using:

Below is a link To access the online parent platform: www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal

School Username: st-johns-fy6

School Password: john-6

Latin

The children will continue to learn Latin with Mrs Donnelly following the Minimus scheme.

Music

In this unit, we will focus on the receptive language skills of listening and reading. Learning combines aural analysis and reading skills, allowing children to deepen their understanding and to extend their expertise in reading and playing from notation.

We will explore two contrasting pieces, examining their components, purpose, and emotional impact. 

The children will also learn and perform the songs ready for our Easter play.

Design and Technology

The children will learn about the following in this exciting unit.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me. My email is -

p.mcgrath@poulton-st-johns.lancs.sch.uk

Thank you for your continued support.

Mr P. McGrath.