Iguanas (Y5)
Welcome to the Iguana Class
Welcome to the Year 5 Iguanas class page. The staff at Waverley Junior Academy are looking forward to welcoming you back after a well-deserved break. On this page you will find key information regarding your transition to the Iguana class and what exciting things we have planned. For the meantime, have a look at the home learning activities you can have a go at.
Mr Selkirk – Class Teacher
Our first topic ‘The Tudors’ will take us back to the death of King Henry VII and the reign of Henry VIII. We will be learning about how the Tudors became the rulers of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We will be looking at the Battle of Bosworth and what occurred during this time. We will also be finding out about King Henry VIII’s lavish lifestyle and his marriages during his life.
In English, we will be reading 'Spy Master' and writing a recount. In Maths, during the Autumn term we will cover Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Fractions. The children have 'TT Rockstars' and 'My Maths' log-ins in the front of their planners to support their timetables and Maths learning.
In History, we will identify historical moments that were significant to the Tudor period and discover what the Tudor lifestyle was really like. In Science, we will be learning about growing up. In RSHE, we will cover friendships and feelings. In R.E we will be studying Jesus and the 21st Century.
Books related to your topic:
Please click here to download the Y5 Topic Long Term Plan
Please click here to download the Y5 Maths Long Term Plan
Please click here to download the Y5 Writing Standards
Important Information
Our P.E days will be Tuesday (PM) and Wednesday (AM).
Please make sure your child has the correct P.E kit in school on these days and ensure that it is labelled with their name and class.
Our weekly Spanish lesson will be on Thursday (PM).
Our weekly spelling test will be on a Friday and our multiplication test will be on a Wednesday. New spellings will be stuck in planners after each spelling test.
Each half-term we will send out a home learning bingo grid with tasks for you to complete at home. Here are the Autumn 1 challenges for you to try at home. I can’t wait to see the homework you produce!
Autumn 1 Learning Grid
Dates for your diary:
Autumn 1
Monday 16th September-Jeans for Genes Day- All pupils will be invited to wear jeans for the day and to bring a small donation to support everyone across the UK living with a genetic condition.
Wednesday 2nd October-Individual and Sibling school photos- further information will be sent nearer the time.
Friday 4th October- INSET day
Monday 7th October- INSET day
Friday 18th October- Y5 Parent Workshop at 2:30pm.
Friday 25th October- School Finishes
Autumn 2
Monday 4th November-School starts
Week beginning 4th November-school discos- to raise money for Sheffield Children’s Hospital Snowflake Appeal – more information to follow.
Tuesday 12th November-Odd Socks Day (to launch anti-bullying week) – All pupils can wear odd/funny socks for the day.
Friday 15th November-Children in Need-Pupils can wear Children in Need clothes/ memorabilia or any non-uniform outfit.
Friday 22nd November- Be Bright Be Seen (to celebrate the end of Road Safety Week) – All pupils can dress in bright clothes for the day.
Friday 6th December-INSET day
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Tuesday 10th December- Year 5 Showcase and Christmas Sing. |
Thursday 12th December – Christmas Jumper & Christmas Dinner Day – All pupils can wear a Christmas jumper, t shirt, dress etc. or Christmassy outfit of their choice.
Thursday 19th December- School Finishes
Friday 20th December- INSET Day