Welcome to our class page! We have an exciting year ahead! If you have any questions or concerns please let me know via Class Dojo. I look forward to working with you and your child this year.
Many thanks,
Mr Davies
Autumn Term 2024
Big question: How do we remember?
Autumn mid-term plan – Remembrance
Narrative:
We all have memories—of special events, loved ones, or important moments. But have you ever wondered why and how we remember these things? Together, we’ll explore the big question:
“How do we remember?”
People remember in many ways—through stories, pictures, statues, and ceremonies. We celebrate important people and events to learn from the past and shape the future. Different cultures have unique traditions to honour their ancestors, like Mexico’s Día de los Muertos or Remembrance Day in the UK, where we wear poppies for those who fought in wars.
But what makes something or someone worth remembering? It could be a personal memory, like a grandparent who taught you a life lesson, or a historical figure who changed the world, like Martin Luther King Jr.
Throughout this journey, we’ll think critically, create art, write stories, and explore how memory connects us to the past and to each other. By the end, we’ll better understand why remembrance is so important in shaping who we are and how we live.
Rights of the child
Article 7: Every child has the right to have a name and nationality.
Article 8: Every child has the right to an identity.
Article 12: I have the right my opinion and for adults to listen and take it seriously.
Article 28 – You have the right to education.
Article 31 – You have the right to play and relax by doing things like sports, music and drama.
Monthly Homework Missions
We are introducing a new approach to homework as a whole school. We will focus on a different AoLE (Area of Learning and Experience) each time and will cover all 6 throughout the year. Any work received will be put on display.
Important information
PE
Our PE day will be on Tuesdays. Please ensure your child wears appropriate clothing e.g. trainers/ joggers/leggings/ school PE kit etc to school.
Water Bottles/ Snack
Water bottles to be brought daily to school please. A piece of fruit/ snack can be brought for breaktime or alternatively, you can pay £1.50 per week (30p a day) for snack in school.
Year 5 Weekly Timetable
Monday: Lunchtime – Rugby with Mr Davies, After school – Film club with Mrs Stanier
Tuesday: PE
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday: Feel Good Friday
Please send reading books and records into school daily.
Additional links
Maths and Numeracy
Times Tables
T.T. Rockstars https://ttrockstars.com/
https://www.timestables.co.uk/
Percy Parker Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zy534iRaPxlFdniQZr8Kg
Laugh and Learn Along Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ7TsTfuO2Zn3cmXLc62Ldg
Number
1 Minute Maths: This app is available for free in app stores. It is aimed at Foundation Phase pupils but may be suitable for practising key number skills.
BBC Bitesize Maths https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
IXL Maths (10 free questions per day) https://uk.ixl.com/maths
Language, Literacy and Communication
Daily reading 10 mins per day.
BBC Bitesize English https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f
Top Marks:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/words-and-spelling
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
Oak National Academy https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-2/subjects/english
Welsh Language Patterns / Patrymau Cymraeg
For full list: Welsh Language Patterns
| Pa ddydd ydy hi?
What day is it? |
Dydd …
… day. |
| Pa fis ydy hi?
What month is it? |
Mis …
Month … |
| Wyt ti’n hoffi …?
Do you like …? |
Ydw. / Nag ydw.
Yes. / No. |
| Wyt ti’n hoffi …?
Do you like …? |
Ydw, dw i’n hoffi …
Yes, I do like … |
| Wyt ti’n hoffi …?
Do you like …? |
Nag ydw, dw i ddim yn hoffi…
No, I don’t like … |
| Beth wyt ti’n hoffi fwyta / yfed / chwarae / wisgo / wneud?
What do you like to eat / drink / play / wear / do? |
Dw i’n hoffi bwyta / yfed / chwarae / gwisgo / gwneud…
I like to eat / drink / play / wear … |
| Beth wyt ti ddim yn hoffi?
What don’t you like? |
Dw i ddim yn hoffi …
I don’t like … |