17.3.23

 Year 5,

We've had another busy week with lots going on. This week you have written an instruction text on how to turn your teacher into all sorts of weird and wonderful things! In maths, you applied learning on area and perimeter to problem solving and calculated the perimeter of composite shapes. As part of science week, you have participated in STEM talks on the moon and connecting communities with power. You have researched birds in preparation for next week’s competition. You also planted the potatoes that have been chitting for the last couple of weeks, and had the opportunity to participate in a drumming workshop which was great fun.

Next week, you will be writing about your bird in English. In maths, you will be working with volume and capacity. We will be continuing the science week elements, by learning about air and water resistance in science and you will create your birds for the competition. As it is our final week before the production, we will be spending most of the week’s afternoons in rehearsals so that we are ready. Remember to bring your outfits in on Monday as this will enable us to work out what we have and what is needed. On Tuesday, we also have the exciting chance to visit Bolton’s Park Farm where we will be learning about farming, animals and their lifecycles, and seeing a few animals in the process – be sure to bring your wellington boots to school and to arrive at school at 8.30am on Tuesday so that we have time to register, walk there and arrive in time.

Half term project – this should be complete by Monday

This half term, your project is all about the production. You must learn your lines, cues and actions. You must learn the lyrics and dances to the songs. You also need to organise your costumes as per the letter you have been sent home with. If you are unsure, please ask.

Remember:

-    PE is on Monday, Thursday and Friday. You must have your kit in school

- You must have your script in school every day as we will have rehearsals at different times

-        Reading – please ensure that you read 5 times a week and record this in your Reading Journal. You MUST have your reading book and journal in school every day

-        Spellings – please practise putting spellings into sentences.

-        TimesTables Rockstars and SumDog – Please practise on these as it is crucial that you maintain your learning knowledge – these games help you to maintain what you have already learnt and maybe learn a little before we begin in class

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Cresswell 😊