MathsY5•Ordering numbers•Place value •Mental / written multiplication and division •Time: using 24 hour clock•Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion •Shape: Symmetry, co-ordinates ,

reflection and translation Y6 - Revision•Ordering and comparing numbers, place value, •Multiples and factors•Reading and using scales, reading and comparing times and timetables•Addition, subtraction and shape•Data-handling, multiplication and division

All of these will have a daily problem solving element set in a real life context.

Please keep playing times table Rock Stars at home to improve tables knowledge.

Alongside this, Olympic maths will continue with the next medal ceremony in July.

Parents are invited to take part as well (see Mr Ramsay if interested).

Bristol – Gateway to the south.

Bristol is a very rich quest: it encompasses many world famous subjects. From Banksy to the unique Bristol Sound, Brunel to the Slave trade. With a visit to the SS Great Britain and a graffiti tour, Bristol is a quest designed to engage, provoke debate and ignite imagination and creativity.

Summer 1, 2015

Year 5 and 6

LiteracyA revision of:

•Recount – trip to Bristol•Diary entries- linked to slave trade•Persuasion- fair trade•Instruction – how to build a bridge•Reading comprehension

•Grammar •Class book linked to Bristol

HumanitiesOur learning journey will encompass the slave trade, Brunel, Afro Carribean influences as well as wherever the children’s learning leads them.

ArtsBanksy – as a world leader in Graffiti and stencil art, we will look at/appraise and try to emulate Banksy’s style and techniques, culminating in our own ‘guerilla’ inspire evening exhibition. Inspired by Brunel, Britain’s greatest engineer, we will study bridge design, testing load bearing, rigidity of 3d nets and resulting in an awe inspiring Inspire Day.

ScientistsInvestigating forces on structures and materials to fulfil a purpose. Test, assess and redesign if necessary.

MusiciansMrs Lynch will focus on Bristol music as well as learning songs for our show. The children will continue to develop their reading of music and rhythm.

Personal DevelopmentChildren will be taught the importance of continued independent research and learning, as well as teamwork. We will continue to enhance our outdoor learning opportunities, however, we can only do this if children are provided with wellies and waterproofs, when required.Homework will still be set on Friday to be returned on the following Thursday. Year 6 will receive Sex Education appropriate to their age, Year 5 will train to be mediators.

Summer 1, 2015

Year 5 and 6

Important dates:

Parents’ evening – Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd AprilSports’ Day – Tuesday 16th June (PM)Trip to Bristol - TbcMoving Up Day – Monday 1st July

Maths assembly – Monday 6th JulyY5/6 Show – Tuesday 7th (2pm), Wednesday 8th (6:30pm) and Thursday 9th July (6:30pm)Y6 Cinema trip – Friday 10th JulyBastille Day / Y5 café – Monday 13th JulyLiteracy assembly – Tuesday 14th JulyLeavers’ church service – Thursday 16th JulyDisco – TbcLast day of term – Friday 17th July