Hello! My name is Mr Wilkins, and I am SO excited to be teaching in Year 5 this year in Kestrel Class!
Year 5 is one of my favourite (and most fun!) year groups to teach, and if you are in my class, then I will do my absolute best to make sure it is one of your favourite years too!
The topics are fantastic, starting with ‘Astronomical’ - a ‘deep dive’ into space and our solar system; this is followed after Christmas by learning about the ‘Terrible Tudors’, the ‘Ancient Greeks’, and finally: ‘London Calling’ - which even includes a trip to London!
There is a lot to learn in Year 5, and a lot of fun to be had along the way. As long as you always work hard and try your best, we have an awesome year together. See you there!
Mr Wilkins
English
Research some famous bridges around the world.
Listen to your favourite song – can you write your own song lyrics in a similar style?
Use Read Theory to boost your reading power.
Complete the Spelling Shed and spag.com activities set every week by your teacher.
Geography
Use the Get Outside app from Ordnance survey to plan some exciting days out with your family and build your map-reading skills!
The new GetOutside app is here! | OS GetOutside (ordnancesurvey.co.ukART
Maths
Do you know what a fraction is? Could you explain your definition to somebody else? What about percentage and decimal equivalents? What are the rules for adding and subtracting fractions (with the same denominator)?
Work through the My Maths homework tasks set every week by your teacher.
ART
Research famous London buildings and architecture. See if you can sketch or make a model to bring in for our display.
Science
Investigate the life span of different tree species. Which trees have the longest life span and which have the shortest. Can you find out why? Look at the UK and foreign species too.
Suggested Reading