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Hawthorn Class is a class of 25 Year 5 children, taught by Mr McDonald and Mrs Russell. On a Thursday afternoon, Miss Wooff and Mrs Cullen teach the class.
This Term
Hawthorn Class will be learning about The Caribbean then Ancient Maya. During this topic we shall explore how the geography of the Caribbean compares to the UK and how the lives of the Ancient Maya compare to those living in Britain. Our English work will focus on the text ‘The London Eye Mystery’, an explanation text ‘Moth’ and persuasive writing to visit the Caribbean. In maths, we will build on our multiplication and division, fraction, decimal and percentages, perimeter and area and statistics skills.
RE this term will focus on Jesus and The Eucharist.
PE days this term are Wednesday for swimming and Friday. Please send your child in Active Uniform on these days.
Spellings have been given out for the half term. Check the rule and use the spelling strategy that suits you to help learn the rule and words. These are practiced in school three times a week. Please find time to practice these at home too. Please see the attachment if you need a second look. No Nonsense Y5 Block 3
Times Table Rock Stars are available all the time! See https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student/57751 to login. Assignments are set each week so have a go at least once per week. Logins have been sent home but please ask if you are unsure.
Reading is vitally important to your child’s learning so please find the time to read and discuss your child’s book with them at least three times a week.
Hawthorn Class Information
Please see our Curriculum News for the Spring term to find out a little more. Curriculum News: Hawthorn Curriculum letter_Y5 Spring A
This year we are on Year A of our 2 year curriculum matrix, please see the attached link for more information.
Christ Church Curriculum Matrix Hawthorn & OAK CLASS – July 24 3
Thank you for your support and if there is anything that you would like to discuss about your child, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
