Mrs Dyde & Miss Baggaley's Class 2024 - 2025

Hello everyone, and welcome back for our final summer term. Time seems to have flown by, and we hope to make this term a memorable one with more enrichment activities and the Y5/6 production. As before, we have planned a variety of exciting learning opportunities throughout our topics, and hopefully, there is something for everyone.

You can find the overview for the year for Year 5 on the Annual Curriculum Plan. This will give you an idea of all the things we will be doing, although occasionally this may be subject to change throughout the term, depending on interests and texts found. You will also find a document which outlines the national expectations for Year 5, and whilst some children may be working above or slightly below these expectations, we hope it provides you with a guide as to the aim for the end of the year. On our class page, you will also find weekly updates giving an outline plan for the week, and this will include the homework set. There will also be notices posted on our class page when appropriate.

Enriching our Curriculum.

As a reminder, our school day begins at 8:45 a.m. and finishes at 3:15 p.m. We would ask that your child arrive at school on time, ready and prepared for the day ahead, and being in school for 8:40 is a great way to start the day.

Our class book this term is Kensuke's Kingdom

This is a remarkable tale of survival against all odds, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Pacific and recalling memories of the Second World War. 

"I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday."

Washed up on a desert island, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food, no water and only his dog for company, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone...

We will be using this book as our stimulus this term, taking inspiration from different events for our writing. 

Keeping you up to date with our Weekly Learning Journey

Week Beginning 14th July 2025

English - As usual, we continue to review grammatical terminology in warm-up activities using Rollama. This week, we continue to revise and explore our grammatical terminology. 

Guided reading will continue as before, in small groups, where we will explore and develop different reading skills, answering a range of questions.  When the children are not reading in a group, they have time to read their book and then complete a quiz. We will also be having a range of non-fiction books, based on our topics, which the children can read.

The children have completed their Star reading Assessment and so should have accurate levels in their reading diary.

Maths -   Each day, our Maths lessons begin with a focus on improving our fluency in arithmetic and times tables knowledge.  

This week, we continue following MNP. We are now moving on to looking at co-ordinates, plotting points, and completing translations of shapes, as well as reflections.

Science -  This half term we focus on Animals, including Humans and our life cycle. We begin by examining various life cycles of the butterfly, a bird, an amphibian, and a mammal, investigating similarities and differences.

Geography -   We begin our topic for Geography by exploring the biome of a hot desert. We are going to be looking at where deserts are located.

History -  

DT -  The children have been doing an amazing job designing and decorating their towers. This week, the judging.

Music -  After a fantastic performance, we are having a rest from performing music this week.

ICT -    This half term, we continue with our coding, investigating and programming Crumbles using different software and also explore the world of Microbits. 

RE -    This half term, we will be exploring how some places are significant to those who are followers and believers of different faiths.

French -   This half term, we will be exploring phrases used to describe space and the planets. 

PE-  PE changes this term to a Wednesday and a Friday. The children should come in P.E. kit as usual, and they will be taking part in striking and fielding games, dance, and athletic activities. 

Reading

Please do continue to encourage your child to read and record their home reading. There is an expectation that the children will read at least 4 times a week at home. In Year 5 we encourage the children to be more independent and record their own reading in their reading diaries wherever possible, however, we would like you to sign your child's diary at the end of the week so that you and we know that this is happening -  this is greatly appreciated.

Reading diaries will be checked daily and signed weekly when your child has their Guided Reading Session. Reading so often, every day, both at home and at school, should enable your child to take a book quiz within two weeks - sometimes perhaps three. We will continue to encourage the children to ensure that they can take the appropriate number of quizzes. I know there are some who have previously achieved word millionaire and equally some who have already achieved more words read than they did last year- something they should take pride in.  We look forward to seeing just how many words the children can read and who can reach the millionaire status.

6th June - Homework has been set for the week.

See the file below, or click on the pencil to remind yourselves of what has been set.

Homework

This will usually be sent home every week on a Friday, but is expected to be completed by the following Thursday. It can be found outlined on our Brain Builder (clicking on the pencil above), which will be added to our class page weekly. It will consist of spellings and times tables to focus on; Maths, which will be set online using Doodle (or provided on sheets), and Grammar skills, which can be completed using Rollama. These results will then be checked by us. If your child is finding it difficult to complete the homework or experiencing difficulty in accessing online homework, then please do let us know, as there is a homework club provided one lunchtime during the week. Any incomplete homework will result in the children staying in during lunchtime to complete it. 

Reminders

Seesaw

Seesaw has also proven to be an excellent way of sharing information about the school day, sharing any announcements, and most importantly pictures of your children in action at school. Please make sure you can still access this or are signed up. Seesaw is also a good way to contact us both if you have any questions relating to school in general and we will aim to reply within 48 hours. 

PE and PPA

This term we have PE sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, so please remember to come to school in the correct PE kit.

Water bottles

Please ensure your child brings their water bottle to school every day and that it is clearly identifiable. The children should bring in sufficient water to ensure that they have access to refreshments during the day, which keeps them hydrated. 

Equipment

Please also make sure your child brings in what is necessary for school, which includes their reading diary and reading book daily, lunch boxes if required, and water bottles. All of these will return home each day.

If you have any questions relating to any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be contacted through the school office using the email address below or through Seesaw. We will then endeavour to reply within 48 hours.

admin@alsagerhighfields.cheshire.sch.uk

mrsdyde@alsagerhighfields.cheshire.sch.uk

senco@alsagerhighfields.cheshire.sch.uk

Meanwhile please do make use of the websites listed below.

Dates for your diary