Willows (Y5)
Miss CroweWelcome to Willows
We are the Willows and are looking forward to working hard in Year 5 our teacher is Miss. Crowe.
Resources:
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/windy-ne10
https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login
https://www.conquermaths.com/login/
Important information:
Homework will be given out on a Friday and returned the following Thursday (Maths, Grammar and Reading Comprehension – there is also online homework too, which includes Conquer Maths and Reading Plus).
Spellings are expected to be practised regularly over the week.
P.E. is on a Thursday – children are expected to have their kit to participate (P.E. kit will be taken home after use and not left on school premises).
Swimming is on a Friday morning for the Year 5 – children are expected to have their kit to participate (Swimming kit will be taken home after use and not left on school premises).
If your child is having a school lunch please ensure that payment is now done through our online payment service.
Online Homework and Information
Maya Masks!
This term UKS2 have been learning all about the Maya civilisation and children have been able to look at how they used masks for different occasions. Children used their sketchbooks to research masks, look at Maya masks and then use this as inspiration for planning...
Windy Winners!
Our value of the month was for Tolerance and our other award goes to a Top Creator. As always, well done to our winners! Class Value - Tolerance Top Creator Dragonflies Hudson Freddie Charlie Ladybirds Lucas Siena Robins Caleb Hamed Owls Jaxson ...
‘At the Movies’ Music!
The last couple of weeks have involved several music lessons in Year 5. Our theme this term was, ‘At the movies’. We looked at how music and sound effects can affect how audiences perceive the film and also the feelings they have. We started off by using body...
Year 5 and 6 History – The Ancient Maya
This half term, years 5 and 6 have been learning about the Ancient Maya. We have learned about lots of different aspects of this fascinating civilisation, understanding the chronology of the Maya and comparing it to other historical civilisations who were alive at the...
Fractions Fractions!
As part of our cyclical approach to teaching maths UKS2 have been revisiting fractions during the Spring Term. Our Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract approach (CPA) is a highly effective approach to teaching that develops a deep and sustainable understanding of maths in...
Windy Winners!
Well done to all of our winners from last week. Top Attitude and Top Reflector Class Top Attitude Top Reflector Dragonflies Zach Callie Ladybirds Ada Anna Robins Willow Jackson Owls Thomas Ava Nightingales Faith Mikey Bluebells Sonny...
Windy Winners!
Congratulations to all of our winners - awards for Top Computer Scientist and our Value of the month for January - Perseverance! Class Value – Perseverance Top Computer Scientist Dragonflies Enya Demi-Leigh Ladybirds Elo Harrison Robins Carter Bronx ...
Safer Internet Day 2023
This week, all of our classes celebrated Safer Internet Day. This year's theme was 'It's Good to Talk About Life Online'. With this in mind, all of our classes discussed what we do online and the different things we enjoy. It was great to hear from our children about...
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...
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...