~ Welcome to Year 5 ~ 

Your Teachers are Miss East (5E, Year Group Leader), Mrs Ignatov/Miss McAnally (5I) and Miss Nixon (5N). We are supported by Mrs Cook (HLTA),  Mrs Wiseman (LSA) and Miss Holland (TA). 

miss.east@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk

mrs.ignatov@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk

miss.nixon@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk

Reading for at least 15 minutes each day, 5 times per week, will also be expected as part of your child's homework. It is important to support your child with daily reading as this has a huge impact on their understanding, imagination, creativity and learning across all subjects. In Year 5, it is important to do a mixture of independent reading, reading with an adult and for your child to independently record their opinions about the book in their Reading Record. 

Homework is set weekly and due in the following week. Homework will usually consist of Spellings and a piece of Maths homework. Occasionally, children may be asked to create a project to present in class. 

Thank you for your continued support.

The Year 5 Team

Please be aware that Year 5 have P.E. on a Tuesday and children are expected to come to school wearing their PE kit on this day.

~ Our Weekly Learning Focus ~

Week Beginning 8.1.24

Writing

In Writing this week, we will be identifying the features of a persuasive advertisement and the effect they have on the reader. We will then apply this knowledge, when planning and writing our own persuasive advertisement.

Reading

In Reading this week, we will be continuing to read the book 'Cosmic' by Frank Cottrell-Boyce. 

Mathematics 

In Mathematics this week, we will be using a range of formal written methods to accurately multiply 2, 3 and 4-digit numbers. Towards the end of the week we will also be introducing short division.

Religious Education

In Religious Education this week, we will be discussing Jesus' mission of bringing Good News to the poor. We will also be learning what a 'diocese' is and the role of a bishop in leading a diocese. The following Scripture will be used during this week's lessons: Luke 4:14-22, and Luke 5:27-32.

History

In History this week, we will be explaining when and where the ancient Maya people lived.