Diss Junior School

Year 5 - Diss Church Junior School

Year 5

Dear Parents/Carers

These are the main areas of study for pupils in Year 5 this term.

SCIENCE

This term pupils will learn about “Earth, Sun and Moon” and “Changing State”.

HISTORY

Our topic is learning about The Victorians. We have a Victorian day planned for the first week in the Spring term.

RE

We are looking at Jewish ceremonies as well as Islamic beliefs and teaching.

MATHS

Our daily mathematics lesson will be in line with the new Primary Framework. Homework will include learning multiplication tables.

PE/GAMES

This will include invasion games. Warm kit (eg track suit) and strong footwear (eg trainers) and a change of socks are essential. ‘Outdoor and Adventurous Activities’ is our P.E. focus.

ART

Victorian art and artists to link with our history topic.

DT

This will be designing and making Christmas biscuits

towards the latter part of next half term.

LITERACY

Our daily literacy lesson will be in line with the New Primary Framework. Weekly homework takes the form of learning spellings and other reading and writing activities.

HOMEWORK

Your child will be set Literacy homework on a Monday and Numeracy on a Wednesday. Both to be handed in on Fridays. Daily tasks include times tables, reading and spellings.

We do hope your child will enjoy Year 5. Please come and see us if you have any concerns.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Cook and Mrs Creasey