Year 5 Class - Mrs Robertson
Class Topic
2024/25
Term 1
'Was there a war in Banbury?'
Knowledge Organisers
Letters Home
2024/25
04/11/2024
09/10/2024
09/10/2024
03/09/2024
Homework
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Homework will be given out on Fridays to be handed in the following Thursday. Homework will consist of a Maths, English and Spelling task. Homework will be linked to what the children have been learning about in class. We ask that children spend approximately 30 minutes on their homework.
Recommended Reading Books
Notice Board
PE Day: Monday and Tuesday
Weekly Mile: Thursday
Swimming: Wednesday pm Terms 4-6
Please ensure that your child has the appropriate kit for PE and that all clothing brought into school is clearly named.
Indoor kit: navy shorts, white polo top/ t- shirt and plimsolls.
Outdoor kit: navy sweatshirt and joggers, trainers and a white t- shirt/ polo shirt.
Term 1 Shared Lesson: Monday 21st October 2024 at 08:45am-09:45am
Term 2 Shared Lesson: Monday 9th December 2024 at 2:00pm-3:00pm
Class Assembly: Friday 11th October at 2:30pm (Door opens at 2:20pm)
Forthcoming Event: Visit to Banbury Museum Monday 18th November 2024 at 9:30am
Class Timetable
Class Blog
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Useful Website Links
English, Grammar and Spelling Websites
BBC Bitesize allows children to access all prior learning and topics that they are about to learn. A great revision tool: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/
A great website for children to practice their spellings in an interactive and engaging way: https://www.spellingplay.co.uk/
Covering areas across the curriculum, this website offers many opportunities for children to revise key areas: http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html
With a vast library of audiobooks and videos, Storyline offers a brilliant opportunity for the children to listen to some of their favourite stories: https://storylineonline.net/
Maths Websites
BBC Bitesize allows children to access all prior learning and topics that they are about to learn. A great revision tool: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/
Times Table Rockstars: https://ttrockstars.com/
IXL offers a fantastic, free platform that allows you to learn and practise key mathematical concepts and methods: https://uk.ixl.com/maths/year-5
Oxford Owl is aimed at children aged three to 11 years old and is free to use. It helps children learn in both reading and maths, and there are also top tips for parents to help your child with their learning. The site also features hundreds of free ebooks: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Topical Websites
WOW Science has exciting articles that cover all scientific topics, throughout the year: https://wowscience.co.uk/
BBC History brings high quality and engaging research that supports prior learning and furthers understanding: https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/
The Imperial War Museum presents real-life stories from WWII survivors and allows you to explore objects, photographs, videos with fantastic visuals: https://www.iwm.org.uk/search/stories?query=&filters%5Bsm_topic_name%5D%5BSecond%20World%20War%5D=on
National Geographic has stunning images, interactive games and is a fantastic site for children to learn more about animals, wildlife and the world around them. It's free to use, but you can also subscribe to the monthly magazine with prices starting at £35 for a year: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
NASA kids club is a brilliant way for children to extend their learning and knowledge of space, at home. They'll be able to find out how much they'd weigh in space, test their roving skills on Mars and complete other space-related activities: https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html#.VWJS3vlVikp