05 July 2013
This week, your child has been taking part in a variety of activities as part of our Community Themed Week. One of these activities involved learning facts about different countries.
This week’s homework is creative. It is due in on Wednesday 10 July 2013.
I can show what I know about a country I have a connection with.
They could:
- produce a spider diagram of information
- draw pictures with labels
- write a fact file
- create a promotional leaflet for a tourism brochure
- design a homepage for a website about the country
…or think of another creative way of presenting their information.
This homework can be about any country of their choice, but it would be ideal if there is some sort of connection. This could be where your child was born, or where their family originate from; it could be where they have visited on holiday or even where they plan to visit in the future – any sort of connection would be good!
28 June 2013
This week’s whole school homework is a Talk Time one, and it also involves completing the pupil health questionnaire sent home with your child today.
I can give my opinions on health issues.
Emotional health and obesity are the two main health targets we are focussing on to further our healthy schools status and the questions are linked to these areas. They include:
- Are you happy at school?
- What do you enjoy most about playtimes and lunchtimes?
Please support your child to complete the health questionnaire in order to find out their views on some of our key health issues at school.
Completed questionnaires to be returned by Wednesday 03 July.
21 June 2013
This week’s homework is practice makes perfect. It is to be handed in by Wednesday 26 June 2013.
Your child will have a worksheet to complete. In this worksheet, your child will remember how to use labels and practise writing sentences.
21 June 2013
This week’s homework is practice makes perfect. It is to be handed in by Wednesday 26 June 2013.
We have been learning about time this week; some of the children are finding some aspects really hard so please remember to point out different times while you are out and about (particularly looking at the difference between analogue and digital). If you are waiting for a bus, think about how long you are waiting or if you are watching something, how long does the programme last?
21 June 2013
This week’s homework is to complete the Growing up in Leeds survey diary.
I can complete my Growing up in Leeds survey diary.
As described in the recent letter and following the lesson with Mrs Freeman this afternoon, Year 5 will be completing the Growing up in Leeds survey over the next few weeks. This confidential online survey, available to all schools in Leeds, addresses pupil perception of health, safety, enjoyment, achievement and participation.
Data from the survey will be used to inform change across aspects of health in school and provide evidence for our Healthy Schools status.
The diary should be completed as fully as possible over the next week and returned to school by next Friday 28 June. It will support the children with completing the survey and help to provide the most accurate results.
If you have any questions about the diary or the survey please contact me through the school office.
21 June 2013
The homework this week is Practice Makes Perfect and is due in Wednesday 26 June.
I can calculate proportion.
This week we have been learning about ratio and proportion. In their homework book, your child has a worksheet to complete about proportion. Whilst this is not creative, try and bring in real life examples as you’re out and about relating to proportion. For example, you could ask a question like:
“What proportion of family members are female?”
This will really help to embed their understanding of proportion. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak with me.
14 June 2013
This week’s homework is Practice Makes Perfect. Your child will have a calculation worksheet to complete. I have included a 100 square in the back of the homework book, if needed.
It’s due in on Wednesday 19 June 2013.
14 June 2013
The homework this week is Talk Time and is due in Wednesday 19 June.
I can reflect on my learning.
As we approach the end of the year, this is a great chance to reflect on what the children have achieved over the three terms. Discuss with your child what they think they have got better at concerning their learning. You may want to consider:
- their proudest achievement
- their most challenging learning
- what they think they will have to focus on next year
Nothing needs to be written in books as it’s talk time homework. However, make sure your child has considered their strengths and weaknesses over the year and that they are ready to discuss them by next Wednesday.
14 June 2013
This week’s homework is talk time. It’s due in on Wednesday 19 June 2013.
Why do some farmers prefer to make their farms organic?
07 June 2013
Homework this week is creative. It’s the third of three homework tasks this school year when we invite children to respond to something from a cultural or spiritual perspective (we’ve timed these so they fall close to religious festivals, from Eid to Easter).
I can respond to a piece of art.
This week, we’d like children to present their responses about a piece of art. Your child might think about the colours used in the artwork or the line or shapes. They may discuss the mood of the piece and decide if they like or dislike it.
However, your child might prefer to do the following:
I can show how I celebrate an occasion.
We invite children to respond to the sentence above – they might include a recount (like a diary entry), a report, draw pictures or use photographs to show how they celebrate an occasion.