Welcome to Year 5 and 6 - Miss Harrison

Happy half term! Return to school Monday 23rd of February. 

Please note:

• PE days are Monday and Wednesday.
• On PE days, pupils should come to school in full PE kit.

Eisteddfod

The semi final for the Eisteddfod will take place on the Friday 13th February. Children have now been told if they have progressed to this round. 

Our Learning This Week

Maths

Year 6:
This week in Year 6 maths, the children have been learning to compare fractions, decimals and percentages. They practised ordering them in ascending and descending order, using place value knowledge to support their reasoning.

Year 5:
In Year 5 maths, the children have been working on multiplying fractions, including both unit and non-unit fractions. They focused on understanding the steps involved and applying their knowledge confidently to a range of problems.

English

In English, we have been studying what makes a biography successful. The children explored the key features needed, such as formal language, chronological order and clear organisation. They have also begun thinking about the types of people they could write their own biographies about.

Topic – Computing
This week in computing, we learned how to use Excel. We practised creating graphs and charts, inserting formulas into cells, and creating new sheets. We also learned how to save our work correctly.

PE

In PE, we continued learning our footloose dance routine, focusing on timing, coordination and performance skills. In volleyball, the children practised serving the ball and worked on completing a successful ‘set’