Week Beginning 15th June 2020

 

We have finally made it to the end of the term. It has been quite challenging, especially with the Covid 19 closure but the children and their teachers rose to the challenge. Hopefully, we will be back to school in August. This week, we have been very busy packing up our current classroom and transferring it to the new building. This is now complete and we are ready to set up appropriately for socially distanced learning. This is our new classroom. 
   

                  

 

                  

 


         Reading

Do keep reading during the holiday break in English or other languages. During the daytime, children have free access to Get Epic where there is a range of material to read

Here are some memories of Year 5

Virtual tours.

Virtual tours for children. Freedom of travel still seems to be quite far away. Here are some virtual tours that your children might enjoy.

Family Days Tried and Tested
https://www.familydaystriedandtested.com/free-virtual-tours-of-world-museums-educational-sites-galleries-for-children/

20 virtual field trips to take with your kids
https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html

10 children's museums you can visit virtually
https://www.tripsavvy.com/childrens-museums-virtual-visit-4800065



Can't believe it is the end of the year already! Hopefully, you will all be able to get away from your computers and have more time for outdoor activities as your mind and eyes will be so happy with the change. Enjoy your summer and can't wait to see you back in August. 

Some reflections on how Y5 learners feel about maths at the end of this academic year. Most reflections have changed since the start of the year for the better. I'm proud of each and every one of you for your growth and positive outlook you have on maths. 

How do you feel about maths at the end of Y5? 

Daewa -  "I feel more comfortable about multiplication and I enjoy maths."

Amanda - "At the start of Y5 maths, I never liked maths. Now I like maths. I feel more confident about multiplication and division." 

Alisha - no reply

Ben - "I use to think maths was so boring but now I think it is a little more entertaining for me."

Eliza - no reply

Jun He - "I feel ok, I am ok and comfortable with multiplication and division. I like maths and I enjoy it." 

Kavier - "I’ve liked maths since I was small and I have learned a lot in Y5 maths." 

Kevin -"In year 5 I am better with multiplication and a little bit of division."

Liew - no reply 

Phee - "I feel better at multiplication and division as I can do better than before." 

Rainer - "For the end of Y5, I knew maths better than at the start of Y5. I think I am better at maths." 

Tien - "I feel pretty confident Prime and Composite numbers. At first, I thought it was hard but now I feel confident. "

Ms Sanook- "I feel like maths is not boring, I think it fun." 

Ms Emmi - "Maths was difficult for me as a child and I use that experience to make me a better maths teacher for our learners at UDIS. I try to make maths practical, engaging and use a variety of learning strategies to keep learners active and focused on their goals."

Week 8

The move is starting. Our old classroom is all packed up and we are preparing to move into the new PY building next week and will begin making preparations for when school reopens

It has been really helpful talking with most parents over the last week. I hope you now have a clearer understanding of your child's learning at UDIS. Do remember parents may ask us questions at any time and there is no such thing as a silly question

                                      Part 08 Run round In Old Town

                                         Part 09 Archaeologist Digs Again!

                                      Part 10 Banner Headlines!

We are almost there! Y5 learners, you should be proud of yourselves as this is the first time at UDIS that we have ever had online learning. You are apart of a new learning experience and all teachers and staff appreciate your efforts and stamina to complete this term all while being away from campus. I know some days have been easier than others but I'm very proud to have been your maths teacher this year to see how much you have learned and progressed with your independent thinking.

Maths this week focused on updating portfolios to represent 2 of the maths concepts covered this term. Each learner took the time to add evidence of their learning and give examples of that particular objective. As Kahoot is a favourite pastime for our learners during our maths open session, we played a review game.

Next week, all learners voted to be together and not have separate groups since it is our last week of school. So Tuesday and Thursday's maths sessions will be from 9 -10 with everyone attending at the same time. It will be a great way to come together as a whole group and have some fun together.

Week 7

                                     

Keep the date free. Premiering on You Tube...

Next week, Ms Emmi, Ms Sanook and I are looking forward to meet with you to talk about your child's learning. Due to the Covid 19 situation these will be held online as Google Meets and codes have been sebt out. If you have any problems please contact 

naruemon@udoninternationalschool.com

As we approach the end of term, here is a bumper three-episode collection from our BBC Look and Read Series The King's Dragon. Earlier parts can be located on previous blogs. 

                     Part 5 Mr Day helps with the story

                               

                              Part 6 Greed for Gold

                                   part 7 Editor asks for proof

Next week, our learning will focus on our end of unit assessment. The children will take on the role of a T-shirt designer and put together a package of materials which could be used to present their product to potential buyers.

Here are some hangman style spelling games which the children have enjoyed playing.

Cool Math games link

Games to learn English

Here are this week's spellings.

No 1 star this week	2 star	3 star
	exercise experience experiment famous favourite fruit forward group guard guide	individual interfere interrupt language leisure marvellous mischievous necessary neighbour nuisance

            

Maths this week was a little different as we really thought we would be back in school so some of the energy we encounter during our lessons were not top-notch, including me. However, as we now know that our learning will continue online for the rest of the term. I think learners know that we ONLY have 2 weeks left of school and that has rejuvenated our spirits.

This week we continued with division and some groups moved to division with remainders. This is more difficult online but have to commend Y5 learners for putting forth effort and stamina to do the best they can to expand their knowledge and show what they can do independently.

Next week, we will be working on portfolios. We will be adding the new concepts learned or retaught this term such as common factors, common multiplies, long multiplication, long division and division with remainders.

Long division word problems with remainders