Year 5 at Little Heath

Happy Friday all!  This week in Year 5 has been one of those special ones where the classroom has been buzzing with energy, ideas and excitement. Our art lesson took inspiration from the contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, famous for his dramatic installations and use of unconventional materials. The children really embraced the challenge of creating large-scale, imaginative pieces of their own. It was wonderful to see them working collaboratively, experimenting with shape, texture and movement to bring their visions to life. The finished installations filled the room with a sense of drama and wonder — just as Cai Guo-Qiang’s work does. Another highlight of the week was tuning into the BBC's  500 Words Live Lesson . The children were thrilled to get a special shout-out from none other than Sir Lenny Henry himself! You should have seen their faces light up — it was a moment of genuine excitement and encouragement, inspiring them to keep writing creatively and with confidenc...

 Spellings (Test 29th September) symbol  mystery  lyrics  oxygen  symptom  physical  system typical crystal  rhythm 

 Happy Friday all!  This week's Maths CGP homework has been set. Please complete page 8 and bring your book back in next Friday (19th) to mark. Reminder - your spelling test is on Monday!  Please bring in a box for next Friday's art lesson.    Next week    Maths -  We will compare, order and round numbers to 1,000,000.  English - We will continue our work on The Man Who Walked Between The Two Towers.  Science - We will explore day and night.  History - We will learn about ancient Greek warfare. PSHE - To understand  my rights and responsibilities as a citizen of my country and a member of my school. Art -  To create the effect of space and scale when creating 3D art. You will need a box for this lesson!  Computing - To experiment with search engines. Spanish - To describe the relationship between family members. RE - To explore Sikh festivals.  Spellings - Test 22nd September ambitious cautious fictit...

Spellings - Test 22nd September ambitious cautious fictitious infectious nutritious contentious superstitious pretentious anxious obnoxious

Our first full week together was wonderful and packed full of learning! I also wanted to thank you all for making me feel very special on my birthday - it was a great day! (I hope your hands are okay after clapping 33 times in assembly)  This week's CGP homework has been set. Please complete page 11 and bring your book back in next Friday (19th) to mark. Reminder - your spelling test is on Monday!    Next week  Individual school photos will take place next Friday.  Maths - We will continue our place value topic where we will explore 10/100/1,000/10,000/100,000 more or less, identifying, comparing, ordering and partitioning numbers 1,000,00.  English - We will continue our work on The Man Who Walked Between The Two Towers.  Science - We will be exploring the solar system.  History - We will learn about the differences between Athens and  Sparta and to understand the term ‘democracy’. PSHE - To  understand my rights and  responsi...

 Spellings - Test on 15th September  -cious 1. vicious  2. gracious  3. spacious 4. malicious  5. precious  6. conscious  7. delicious  8. suspicious  9. atrocious  10. ferocious 

We are very excited to be back at school and have already had a brilliant first two days in Year 5. Everyone has settled in really well, and it feels like we are ready for a fantastic year of learning and fun together. This half term we have a busy timetable, and here are some important things to remember: PE Timetable for Autumn 1 Monday: Football Wednesday: Swimming (this will begin on 17th September 2025 ) Thursday: A short 30-minute PE session – trainers only are needed Please make sure you have the correct PE kit and are ready for each lesson. Homework CGP Books (Maths and English): One piece per week, alternating between the two subjects. I will specify on the blog which topic will be covered and when it is due in.  Reading 5 x 10-minute sessions a week aloud to an adult. Please record this in your reading record.  Spellings: Weekly spelling practice and tests. Spelling tests are Mondays. The spellings will be available on the blog each Monday for the...