We have been using our 1:1 Devices to research about the World's 6 major faiths. Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Sikhism. We also recognise that some people have other faiths or may choose not to follow a faith. We are planning field trips to a Buddhist Wat, a Christian Church and a Muslim Mosque.

Eric and Prim worked together. Being able to work collaborratively with a partner is a very important lifeskill.

Year Five are enjoying their regular swimming lessons in the pool with Mr. Xavi. Being able to swim confidently is so important as it will ensure you are safe in water.

We have been using the book Ruby by Maggie Glen in our PSPE and English lessons this week. Initially, we read the story together. The children retold the story in pairs to an audience from memory. There was discussion abour the emotions of difference, acceptance, tolerance and equality which are central to the story theme. Initially this book seemed like a very simple storybook but it deals with quite complex issues.

In Maths this week, Y5 continued to work on their "I can statement" or their goal for the week around the concept of place values. Groups were formed around their goal and activities were designed to help enhance their skills to master that goal. Here are some pictures to show the concentration and actions set to keep them on track. 

Whole class warm-up session on ordering numbers from least to greatest.

Pin and Eliza working on rounding up to 1 million with word problems. 

Athens working on multiples of 6, 7 and 9 to make connections to his goal of number patterns. 

Phet, Rainer, Daewa and Kevin working on making numbers that are said up to 10,000. 

Jun He, Ben, Phee, Eric and Kavier discussing powers of 10 and patterns they see. 

Next week in Maths, we will be focusing on multiplication and division. Each student will decide on their own "I can statement" which will lead them into a prime focus for next week as they continue to show their knowledge and independence skills during maths sessions.  

Homework from Mr. John

Reading

This is the most important part of our homework. Reading levels have been assessed and children are bringing home individal reading books. It is an expectation that children read regularly with an adult. The children will receive a record sheet for the adult to sign (and comment if they wish) when they have heard a child read. Do read regularly, and please note the children can change their book whenever they need to.

Spelling

Here is our second spelling lists. Please let your child choose the list that they wish to learn. An important part of this process is making sure that children know what the word means and using it in a sentence that they can explain to the teacherChoose the word list that best fits your learning. You have one week to learn your spellingsand use the word in a sentence. Choose only ONE list! The test will be on Friday.

One star challenge	Two star challenge	Three star challenge
whale	exams	torrential
what	examine	financial
when	exercise	partial
where	exit	special
whisper	explain	artificial
whistle	explore	provincial
white	exhale	social
who	explode	initial
which	extend	commercial
while	exterior	unofficial