Welcome to Year 5
Mrs West is the class teacher and Mrs Carson is the teaching assistant. Mrs Budd teaches the class on Mondays.
During PPA (planning, preparation and assessment) time on a Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Budd teaches the class.
Our PE days are Monday and Wednesday. Swimming is on Wednesday - please remember to pack a swimming costume and towel (swimming goggles and hat too if you wish).
Week Commencing 13th April:
Maths: This week in maths we are learning about statistics. We are learning how to draw our own graphs using data, how to read and understand tables and two way tables, and will be answering questions based on data.
English: In English, we are beginning our new book called, Suffragette: The Battle for Equality. We are already captivated by the inspiring stories from famous Suffragettes and Suffragists. We are beginning to research and write own informative paragraphs based on either Suffragettes, Key Events or the famous Suffragette flag.
RE: In RE this week, we are studying Sikhism. We are looking closer at Guru Nanak and how he taught Sikhs to live their lives. We will be making timelines of his life. We are also learning about the Langar and how it links to special teachings taught by Guru Nanak.
Homework this week: Statistics sheet and grammar, pages 14 and 15.
Week Commencing 23rd March:
Maths: This week in maths we are learning about area and perimeter. We are focusing on calculating area and perimeter of compound shapes. We are also learning how to estimate areas of irregular shapes, using squared paper as a guide.
English: This week we are writing non chronological reports about the tudors! We are focusing on writing formally, and looking at the purpose, 'Writing to inform'.
RE: It is Holy Week in school this week. We are revisiting the events of Holy Week, and are particularly focusing on Jesus' arrest. We are considering why people wanted Jesus arrested and killed and will be debating about the topic.
There is no homework for the Easter holidays. Have a lovely break!
At Saint Augustine’s Primary School, our school rules are simple yet powerful: Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Be the Best You Can Be.
These school rules guide us in everything we do, helping us create a positive, caring, and inspiring learning environment.
Being ready means coming prepared to learn and try our best every day.
Being respectful reminds us to treat others with kindness and value everyone's contributions.
Being safe ensures that we look after ourselves and others, both inside and outside the classroom.
And striving to be the best we can be encourages us to aim high, work hard, and take pride in our achievements.
Together, these rules help us to grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals.