Y5 – Shakespeare Class
Welcome to Shakespeare Class!
Welcome to Shakespeare Class!
Our class timetable is here.
Miss Burrowes and I, are looking forward to working on some fantastic topics and exciting experiences during spring term that I am sure everyone will enjoy – it looks set to be a brilliant term.
Our Spring topic is ‘I Wish I Could Fly’, we will be exploring about the history of aviation. We will focus on how flight has advanced since the Wright Brothers built the first working plane. We will be taking a journey through time looking at the progression in technology and design, and how these have affected flight.
Our '3Ps' this term are:
PERSON: Orville Wright
PLACE: Heathrow Airport
POINT: 1962
We will also be reviewing and building on previous maths learning as well as exploring new mathematical concepts using fractions, area and arithmetic among others. In English we will be looking at ‘Clockwork’ by Philip Pullman, before focusing on writing a science fiction text.
School Uniform and PE Kits
PE lessons take place on Thursday afternoons. In addition, pupils will be attending swimming lessons on Wednesdays. Please ensure that your child has their full PE kit on this day and that it is clearly labelled so that any missing items can be returned.
Homework
There will be a range of options to choose from a given homework menu that spans the half term. Each week, one of these tasks will need to be completed along with a weekly maths task. Both of these need to be handed in every Wednesday. Remember to practise spellings at home every week as these will be tested every Friday.
Reading
The expectation is that children will read at home every night – ideally aloud to an adult with regular questioning where appropriate (please don’t hesitate to see me for some ideas of questions you could ask). If that is not possible, please read aloud to your child with them following the text.
Reading records will be checked every Friday so please ensure these are brought into school with your comment and signature for each read they have completed that week.
About Me
I have previously worked at John Burns in the past as a teaching assistant, before deciding to train to become a teacher and complete my PGCE. Last year, I had two successful placements at Beatrix Potter and Allfarthing both located in Wandsworth.
I enjoy being active and playing sports such as football and tennis. I also like spending time immersing myself in an engaging book!
Communication
If you need to talk to me about anything regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact me either via the school office or at the end of the day.
Mr Bambridge