Oak Tree Class - Year 5
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Welcome to our class page!
Year 5 - Oak Tree Class is taught by Mr Ranton with support from Mrs Hand, Miss Sanderson and Miss Davey.
If you need to speak to us, please see us during drop-off times before/after school, email oak@ruffordparkprimary.org.uk or call 0113 3910906 and we will respond as soon as possible.
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Autumn Curriculum Overview: The Victorians in Yeadon - Who was William Murgatroyd?
- English: Pupils will learning and using a range of skills through writing a biography, information text, diary entry, poem and writing to persuade.
- Reading: Our class reader 'Street Child' links to our Victorian topic. Pupils will be reading through this text and answering a range of questions to support their comprehension.
- Maths: Building on place value knowledge, using a all four operations to answer problems, working on graphs and statistics and measuring the perimeter and area of shapes.
- Science: Forces; recognising how different forces affect objects.
- Computing: Researching figures linked to topic and presenting the information in a create and engaging manner.
- Music: Learning, rehearsing and performing Victorian carols.
- Art: Creating a Victorian style tapestry.
- D & T: Creating a cam toy for a Victorian child.
- History: The Victorians; building on chronological understanding, making comparisons between past and present and researching historical figures.
- Geography: Local area and study of William Murgatroyd; locating points of interest on a map and understanding human geography.
- PE: Outdoor Adventurous Activities (Fisical sports coach) and handball.
- RE: What does it mean to be a Sikh?
- PSHCE: New beginnings and developing trust and relationships.
- French: School Life; subjects, objects and asking questions and All in a day; time and the school week.
This year, along side our school curriculum, we plan to focus on...
- Reading for pleasure – sharing book tips with our friends and discovering new favourite writers.
Click here for a wonderful list of recommended reads for Year 5 children!
Click here if you're looking for book recommendations for children who have been hooked in by a particular series or author and are ready to branch out?
- Becoming more resilient by taking risks with our learning – both inside and outside the classroom (e.g. through drama or school trips).
- Reflecting on our work and learning from our mistakes (FAIL = First Attempt In Learning!).
- Improving our handwriting and presentation.
Our Weekly Routines
Home Reading: This will be central to your child’s progress this year. The expectation in Year 5 is that pupils read for 10 - 15 minutes, 5 times per week. Please record the book and page number in your child’s home reading record. Finished books will need to be handed in on a Friday to be changed the following Monday.
Spellings: Spellings will be given on a Friday and will be tested the following Friday.
Homework: This will be issued on a Friday and returned the following Thursday. Please encourage your child to check the basics carefully (neat handwriting, capital letters, full stops) and to take pride in their presentation.
PE: Oak Tree Class have PE on a Wednesday and Thursday. On these days, children will need to come to school in their PE kits (including suitable footwear) and will stay in their kits all day. They may also wear a school jumper or Rufford Park hoodie. Please ensure your child has removed earrings/jewellery before school or can do so independently before PE lessons.
CLASS HIGHLIGHTS
Click here for Oak Tree Class 2019 - 2020 highlights...
Click the link below for last year's blog...