Around the Classes - Year 5

School Arrivals

To avoid disruptions to student’s learning could you please ensure your child is at school on time. The school gates open each morning at 8.25am.

Religious Education

Advent

This term, students will learn that Advent is a time of waiting and hoping. They will explore the experience of waiting as the Church prepares to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Literacy

Reading and Viewing

When reading the children will be developing the critical comprehension skills of:

• Questioning 

Writing

In writing students will participate in a variety of activities to meet their needs including:

• Information Reports - Biography 
• Poetry
• Literature based writing activities related to our inquiry topic and literature read during class time
• Using a range of punctuation in their writing
• Weekly spelling blend activities and games

Speaking and listening

Students will be working on their speaking and listening skills through oral presentations, Prayer of the Air and classroom discussions. They will further develop:

• Audible voice
• Clear articulation
• Correct posture
• Confident presentation
• Focused listening

Mathematics

Number and Algebra

• Multiplication and Division
• Fractions and Decimals (Converting)

Measurement and Geometry 

• Time
• Location and Transformation

Statistics and Probability

• Chance

Inquiry

Economics and Business: Shark Tank

In this unit, students will learn about the needs and wants in their lives, school and community. They will explore types of resources and the economic process used to make products. Based on the ‘Shark Tank’ TV show, students will create or innovate a product which will be assessed on their plan, creativity and advertisement.