Year 5

Welcome to Year 5

Here are some key pieces of information you will need:

Class teacher: Mrs Clarkson
Class teaching assistant: Ms Patel
HLTA: Ms Patel (every afternoon)

You can talk to any class adult if you have any concerns, worries or questions.

Special dates this half term:

Thu 18th September – National Fitness Day
Fri 26th September – Macmillan Coffee afternoon
Thu 9th October 2.45pm – Harvest Festival (supporting local food bank)
Wed 8th October – ‘Great Athlete’ in school
Wed 8th October - Parents Evening
Wed 15th October - Parents Evening
Wed 15th October 10:20 am – Year 5’s class assembly. Parents invited. Details to follow.

PE:

This half term, PE in Year 5 is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their PE kit.

Reading:

Once completed, reading books can be changed at anytime. Reading records must be signed. Please try to encourage children to read as much as possible at home.

Homework:

Each Wednesday, the children will be given their Maths or Reading CGP homework booklet. In school, Mrs Clarkson will ask them to put a date next to the new piece of homework and expect for it to be back the following Tuesday. To support with handwriting in lessons, Year 5 will also be given a handwriting sheet to practise at home and return back.

Each half term Year 5 are given a homework menu. They can choose the activities on this homework menu to complete to be in with the chance of winning the Homework Champion prize!

Spellings:

Spelling tests are on a Friday. Children will receive their new spellings each Friday to practise throughout the week. There are spare ones in class if they lose theirs.

Links

Year 5 curriculum letter:

autumn 1 curriculum letter.pdf

Year 5 homework menu:

year 5 autumn 1 homework topic menu.pdf

Our Model text

Group 1

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was one of the most important leaders who fought for fairness and equality in South Africa. He spent his life fighting against a system called apartheid, which separated people based on their race. Mandela wanted black people and white people to live together and have the same rights.

Apartheid
In South Africa, there was a system called apartheid, which separated Black people from white people. Black people were not allowed to live in certain areas, attend certain schools or even use the same buses as white people. Mandela thought this was wrong so he joined the African National Congress (ANC) to fight against apartheid and make sure everyone had equal rights.

Becoming South Africa’s First Black President
In 1994, something amazing happened—Nelson Mandela was elected as South Africa’s first Black president. This was a big moment in history because it showed that the country was changing for the better. As president, Mandela worked hard to unite the people of South Africa and bring peace between different races after years of unfairness.

A Long Time in Prison
Because of his fight against apartheid, Nelson Mandela was sent to prison in 1964. He stayed in prison for 27 years but he kept fighting for justice. During this time, many people around the world supported him. Finally, in 1990, Mandela was released from prison and he continued his work to end apartheid.

Mandela’s Legacy
After his time as president, Mandela inspired people all over the world. He believed in forgiveness and worked to help other countries solve their problems peacefully. Even after he retired from politics, he stayed active in helping others and encouraging people to work together for a better world. Mandela passed away in 2013. Each year on the 18^th July, Mandela Day is celebrated around the world.

Fun Facts About Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela’s real name was Rolihlahla, which means “troublemaker.”
He loved learning and became a lawyer to help people fight for their rights.
He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his work to bring peace to South Africa.

Group 2

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was a kind and brave man.

He was born in South Africa.

He wanted everyone to be treated fairly.

He fought against unfair rules called apartheid.

He spent many years in prison.

He became the first Black president of South Africa.

People all over the world respect him.

He is remembered for peace and fairness.

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