Upper Key Stage 2
Welcome to Upper Key Stage Two
Year 5 teacher: Mr Richard Baker
Year 5 teaching assistant: Mr Isaac Thornton
Learning Support: Mrs Kerry Baker
Year 6 teachers: Miss Becky Macey and Mrs Sarah Welsh
Year 6 teaching assistant: Mrs Scott
Welcome to our Year 5 and Year 6 class page...
The Year 5 and 6 staff will be adding content to this page for you to enjoy throughout the year that will link to the subjects we are covering. We hope you have lots of fun exploring our page.
A28 - I have the right to an education.
A29 - My education helps me to develop my personality, talents and abilities.
A31 - I have the right to rest, relax, play and take part in cultural activities.
MATHS
As you know, by the time you leave Year 4 you should know all of your times tables up to 12x12.
Please keep on practising on Times Tables Rock Stars to increase your fluency and instant recall.
Challenge any of the Year 5 or 6 teachers to see if you can beat them! MME for anyone who beats the teacher! https://play.ttrockstars.com
Mrs Welsh Miss Macey
Year 5 and 6 top rockers:
Which top rockers will lead the leader board this half term?
Year 5 Year 6
1. Maddison Alvin (LD) 1. Mad Mercury (JG)
2. Mackenzie Hollywood (JG) 2. Brock Rockdust (BK)
3. Jobriath Newquist (OW) 3. K. C. (CT)
Literacy
Year 5 Class Read: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis
Year 5 Summer 1: Oranges in No Man’s Land by Elizabeth Laird
Year 5 Summer 2: The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Year 6 Class Read: The Hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien
Year 6 Summer 1 book: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Year 6 Summer 2: Dragonology - The Complete Book of Dragons
Spelling
A great way to practise your spellings is by using our spelling learning platform: Spelling Shed. This allows you to practise your spellings in a fun and engaging way.
Click on the link below and start earning points!
Afternoons in Year 5
Summer 1
This half term, we are learning about:
Science - Circle of Life (Life Cycles)
Computing - 3D Modelling
Geography - Rivers and Mountains
Art - Shan Shui Mountain Art
RE - Respect for All
Summer 2
This half term, we are learning about:
RE - Muslims and Christians- Who is inspiring?
Music - The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
History - Vikings
DT – Viking Longboats
Science - Plant Reproduction
Fun activities linked to our afternoon lessons this half term:
Science
A28 – Access to education
Can you complete the quiz on Life Cycles?
Watch the videos and complete the activities to boost your knowledge here.
Computing
A17 – Access to information
Using our learning from our computing can you make your own 3D model on
Print it out, make your model and bring it in to Mr Baker to earn a MME.
Geography
A17 – Access to information
Have a go at solving the word search about rivers to build your vocabulary on our topic.
RE
A14 – Right to your own religion
In RE, we will be exploring 'Respect for All'. Can you create a piece of artwork that best represents this idea. Below is an example of one you can colour in yourself or use for inspiration.
History
A17 – Access to information
In history, we will be exploring the invasion and settlements of the Viking in Britain and how this had a lasting legacy on the history of the United Kingdom.
Have a go at making a Viking style shield using only cardboard, coloured paper and foil.
DT
A31 – Right to take part in creative activities
In this topic, we will be learning about electrical and mechanical system to create a Viking longboat. In the meantime, have a go at labelling the different parts of one.
Music
A31 – Right to take part in creative activities
Can you create a dance routine to this iconic theme song to the show, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?’
Afternoons in Year 6
This term, we are learning about:
History - The Mayans
Music - You've got a friend
RE - Temptation
Science - Everything Changes
Geography – South America Study
Art – Beatriz Milhazes
Computing – Text Adventures
Science – Nature Library
Fun activities linked to our afternoon lessons this half term:
History
A17 - Access to information.
In this topic, we will look at the history of the Mayan civilisation. Use the key to try and read the Mayan numbers.
Music
A31 - Right to take part in creative activities.
In this topic, we will learn the song 'You've got a Friend'. Listen to the song to learn the words!
RE
A14 - Right to your own religion.
This half term, we will be looking at temptation. Can you create an acrostic poem using you learning. Either bring them in or take photos to show Miss Macey what you have created to receive a MME.
Science
A28 – Access to education
Using our learning from our current Science topic, can you complete the short game on this page and complete the related quiz?
How are fossils made? - BBC Bitesize
Fill in the gaps to make the statements correct and complete the 5 question check it quiz. If you complete the task, let Miss Macey know and be rewarded with a MME!
Geography
A17 – Access to information
Using our learning from our current Geography topic, can you complete the short game on this page and locate all of the South American countries on the map?
Art
A31 - Right to take part in creative activities.
Use the templates provides to create your own Beatriz Milhazes inspired piece of artwork. Either bring in your creation or take photos to show Miss Macey what you have created to receive a MME.
