Welcome to Elms
We are the Elms and always have fun and work hard in Year 5. Our teacher is Mrs Hope, who is accompanied by Miss Henderson in the mornings and Mrs Bulch for our English lessons.
Resources:
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
Important information:
Homework will be given out on a Friday and returned the following Thursday (Maths, Grammar and Reading – there is also online homework too, which includes Conquer Maths and Reading Plus).
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week. They will be tested in line with our unit planning – this may not be weekly.
P.E. is on a Thursday – children are expected to come to school in their kit (white t-shirt, black short/joggers, school jumper/cardigan and trainers).
If your child is having a school lunch please ensure that payment is now done through our online payment service.
Online Homework and Information
Year 5 Homework (10.2.23)
This week our homework is as follows (10.2.23) Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary CGP Maths- Adding and subtracting fractions pages 34 and 35 Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity CGP English- silent letters...
Safer Internet Day 2023: Parent Information
This afternoon, a workshop was held in school to support parents to have up-to-date knowledge of online safety issues faced by our children. Thank you to parents who were able to attend, and we hope you found the session to be useful and informative. For those parents...
Year 5 Homework (3.2.23)
This week our homework is as follows (3.2.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) Conquer Maths- Problems involving fractions Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity Google Classroom- English- Relative Clauses...
Year 5 trip to Safety Works
Today year 5 had the opportunity to go on a trip to Safety Works in Newcastle. They took part in activities about fire safety, road safety, rail safety, safety around dogs and responsible behaviour and choices with the police. Children were able to get involved with...
National Storytelling Week
This week is National Storytelling Week. It is a chance to celebrate the integral role that stories play in our lives, particularly when we are children. The week began with a virtual author visit from Wendy Shearer. As an author of three books, Wendy talked to the...
Positive Behaviour Information for Parents
The links below offer information to support parents: Final PBS flyer design Spring23 v1 Information about PBS workshops for staff working with families v2
Year 5 Homework (27.1.23)
This week our homework is as follows (27.1.23). Reading Plus – Complete two texts (can be written in reading diary) Conquer Maths- Problems involving multiplication and division Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity Google Classroom- English-...
Working towards the Artsmark!
Our journey towards achieving the Artsmark award has begun. This award (accredited by Arts Council England) is the only creative quality standard for schools and will allow us to reflect on our curriculum for subjects such as art and design and music. Over the next...
Year 5 Macbeth Drama!
The last two weeks in year 5, we have been learning about Shakespeare and in particular his play, Macbeth. We were looking at the first 2 acts and began the topic by exploring the story and getting to know the characters. As children got more confident with the...
UKS2 netball tournament
On Friday, 8 children from year 5 and 6 went out to a netball tournament. The children in the team were some of the members of the netball club from the previous term. In the club, the children learnt a variety of different skills and tactics and practised these in...
Year 5 Homework 20.1.23
This week's homework for year 5 will be in their CGP books. English- p.14 determiners and p.4 nouns. Maths- p.12 and p.13- Written addition and subtraction Children should also remember to read regularly and record it in their reading diaries. This can include reading...
Victory at the UKS2 Basketball!
This afternoon, 2 teams of children from year 5 and 6 went to Heworth Grange to compete in a basketball competition. The two teams competed in separate groups- year 6 as Windy Nook Team A and year 5 as Windy Nook Team B. Team B had two tough matches against Brandling...