Year 5- Spring 1- Week 6

We have had such a lovely final week of the half term in Year 5, spending time consolidating and reflecting on all the brilliant learning we have done so far.

In English, the children completed, edited and redrafted their own Norse myths. They were so proud to publish their finished pieces in their special Author Books. It has been wonderful to see just how much progress their writing has made already this year!

In maths, we continued to build confidence with the formal written method for multiplication and also began exploring a new method for division. The children have applied their knowledge brilliantly when solving a range of problems.

In RE, we reflected on our learning about Jesus the Teacher. The children were incredibly thoughtful and creative when describing what they believe the Kingdom of God is like.

On Tuesday, we celebrated Safer Internet Day. Year 5 explored how AI can be a fantastic tool for learning and fun, while also discussing the importance of using it safely and responsibly.

Wednesday brought our final swimming session of the term. The children enjoyed some fun in the pool with floats and balls, and it was amazing to see how much their skills and confidence have grown since we started before Christmas.

We also enjoyed our final PE session with Ellen from LFC, which has been a real highlight each week. Thank you, Ellen, for making our lessons so enjoyable!

To finish the week, we immersed ourselves in a whole day of art. The children used a variety of media to create expressive and beautifully unique self‑portraits. They should be incredibly proud of their creativity and effort.

Finally, it was wonderful to meet with so many parents and carers during this week’s meetings. Thank you for taking the time to come in and discuss the fantastic progress the children are making. As always, we are grateful for your ongoing support.

Have a fantastic half‑term break!

Reminders:

• No homework and spellings will be set for over half term to give the children a well deserved break. Please continue to encourage your children to enjoy a good book.
• PE days will be on Thursdays and Fridays after half term.
• Y5 trip to Mere Sands Wood- Tuesday 17th March (letter to follow)