Half term information Autumn 1 2024

This term Year 5 have been immersed in their main topic of Space, which the children have found really enjoyable. We have incorporated space into as much of our learning as possible with topic lessons covering the history of space travel, Science lessons focusing on the different aspects of our solar system and Guided Reading sessions using stories and non-fiction text about space. In DT the children learned how wheels and axles work, worked on their technical drawing to design their moon buggy and created moon buggies, which they then reviewed.
In English, our writing has been based on the fantastic text Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, a funny book which all of the children thoroughly enjoyed, whilst non-fiction writing has included a newspaper report linked to the book.
We started the school year with an RE topic based on our learning about Hinduism. We thought about some of the special festivals, such as Holi, and considered why some Hindus worship at both a Mandir and at home. For our PSHE learning this half term we have been covering the Beginning and Belonging unit as well as the Rights, Rules and Responsibilities unit during assembly slots.
We also enjoyed two amazing visits from Matt Bothwell, an astronomer at the Cambridge Institute of Astronomy. We went on a fantastic school trip where we visited a careers fair. 
"I really enjoyed our class assembly and the visit from Matthew Bothwell" 

Useful website links to continue learning at home:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkbbkqt

 

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/community/collection/12347/year-5-earth-and-space

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3TikcVkFow