Year 5
11th October 2024
And just like that, we’re reaching the end of our first half term in Year 5! The last few weeks have been packed with exciting learning experiences, especially in Science, where our journey through space has been truly out of this world.
We kicked off our space topic by exploring constellations, learning how different cultures have used them throughout history. The highlight was definitely our hands-on activity, where we recreated star patterns using spaghetti and marshmallows—fun and educational! We also had the chance to attend an astrodome workshop, which gave us a virtual tour of the night sky. The immersive experience helped bring our learning to life, and the children left with a sense of wonder. Adding to the excitement, we joined other schools for a Zoom STEM GeoBus workshop hosted by University College London, where the pupils deepened their understanding of space and even got to use 3D glasses to make the visuals pop!
In other subjects, we wrapped up our History topic on the British Empire, where the children participated in debates and reflected on the different experiences people had during that time. In English, we explored the picture novel The Island, which sparked some great discussions about the characters and themes. The children enjoyed expressing their ideas through freeze frames and descriptive writing inspired by music.
Maths lessons have seen us mastering the art of telling time on analogue and digital clocks. We practiced converting between 12-hour and 24-hour formats and even tackled some tricky word problems involving timetables.
It's been a fantastic start to the year, and we can’t wait to see what the next half term brings!
26th September 2024
This week in Year 5 has been filled with exciting and engaging activities across various subjects!
In RE, pupils had a fantastic time creating a TV news role play for ‘God News’. After reading an existing news articles, pupils planned a news report of their own by exploring different viewpoints about the existence of God through creative story reporting, complete with eyewitness accounts and expert comments. Many pupils were very excited about the scenario suggestion of the 2024PT5 meteorite hitting our school! This activity not only deepened their understanding but also honed their presentation skills.
In D&T, the classroom buzzed with creativity as pupils worked on their Mood Boards. Using a variety of materials such as felt, feathers, and card, they compiled inspiring collections that will guide their future design projects. The hands-on experience allowed them to express their ideas visually and explore different textures and colours.
In History, our budding historians delved into the life of Queen Victoria. They enjoyed a fact search activity, which was followed by in-depth research using the ICT suite. This interactive approach helped them uncover fascinating details about the queen’s life and reign, sparking lively discussions.
12th September 2024
As we kick off the new school year, our Year 5 pupils have shown remarkable enthusiasm and adaptability. They have embraced the raised expectations for their behaviour and learning, engaging in thoughtful discussions about how they wish to be treated, guided by our school policy and their three core rights: ready to learn, respect, and the right to feel safe.
In Religious Education, pupils have delved into the question, “What do Christians believe God to be like?” They created vibrant mindmaps with illustrations, sparking lively discussions. They also explored short Bible extracts and watched a short video clip of an interview with a church minister from National Geographic’s series, The Story of God.
In Science, our budding astronomers have also embarked on an exciting journey through space. Last week, they researched the key features of the eight planets, creating a rhyme to remember their order. This week, they contrasted the properties of rocky planets and gas giants in their non-chronological reports. It has been lovely to see some of their projects begin to make their way into class.
Welcome to Year 5
Year 5 is an exciting and challenging year at Benyon Primary School as we encourage the children to continue to develop their positive learning behaviours and use their growth mindset to problem solve effectively. As is the case throughout Benyon, there is a focus on working collaboratively with their class members, and all lessons across the curriculum will include a range of activities to encourage the development of these skills. In Year 5, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum and through continuous assessment, enable the children to make progress in all subjects and gain confidence.
Teachers
Miss Alabi
Mr Powell
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Reading Log Links
TIMETABLES
PE Timetable
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Homework
Learn your times tables whilst having fun!
Maths, English tasks can be accessed on here. This is where weekly homework will be set.
This is an exciting spelling and maths resource for the children to explore and practice weekly spellings.
Reading
We expect the year group to read a book of choice each evening. They then add a comment or summary to the class forms - this can be found in the window of the classroom. This acts as a reading diary.
Year 5 and 6 spelling list
Useful Links
Year 5 recently went to an astronomy roadshow to support our science topic of earth and space. The children really enjoyed having a closer look at stars, moons, planets and our solar system.
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