Upper Key Stage 2
Welcome to Upper Key Stage Two
Year 5 teacher: Mr Adam Thomson
Year 5 teaching assistant: Mrs Tapper
Year 6 teacher: Miss Becky Macey and Mr Chris Hearsey
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.
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
Mr Thomson Miss Macey
Year 5 and 6 top rockers:
Which top rockers will lead the leader board this half term?
Year 5 Year 6
1. Marc La Rock (LD) 1. Kathi Eitzel (KH)
2. K. C. (CT) 2. Mat Kannberg (LM)
3. Brock Rockdust (BK) 3. Meg Riley (KP)
Literacy
Year 5 Class Read: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis
Year 5 Autumn 1: The Boy at the Back of the Class
Year 5 Autumn 2: Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
Year 6 Class Read: The Hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien
Year 6 Autumn 1 book: The Giant's Necklace by Michael Morpurgo
Year 6 Autumn 1 narrative poem: The Highway Man by Alfred Noyes
Year 6 Autumn 2: Greek Myths
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
This half term, we are learning about:
Computing - Game Creators
Geography - Europe - Food and Farming
DT - Bread Making
Science - Marvellous Mixtures
RE - Islamic Relief and Christian Aid
Music - Livin' on a Prayer
French - Numbers to 60
Fun activities linked to our afternoon lessons this half term:
Computing
Have a go at the 2do task that has been set as a home task on your Purple Mash...
Can you create a code which shows the fastest snail?
Geography
Do you want to learn about our fascinating topic of farming around the UK and Europe? Take a look at the video below. Write down 5 facts about farming within the UK and bring them in to Mr Thomson for a MME!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/ks2-geography-food-and-farming/z9yjjsg
DT
We will be getting hands on in DT by baking some bread in Year 5. We cant wait to see the next culinary masters.
Why not try some of these tasty recipes at home?
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/hedgehog-rolls
Science
Using our learning from our current Science topic, can you complete the short check activity and complete the 5 question quiz.
Correctly identify the different items. If you complete the task, let Mr Thomson know and be rewarded with a MME!
What are the states of matter? - BBC Bitesize
RE
This half term we will be looking at Christian Aid and Islamic Relief. These are two charities that are doing important work across the globe.
Check out their websites below to see some of the amazing work that they are doing.
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/our-work
https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/about-us
Music
Practise your singing here ... Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer (Karaoke Version) - YouTub
Afternoons in Year 6
This half term, we are learning about:
RE - Sikhs and Hindus (Key Leaders)
Computing - Quizzing
Science - Danger Low Voltage
DT - Steady Hand Game
Music - Happy by Pharrell Williams
History - Battle of Hastings
French - Numbers to 100
RE
In this half term, we will be looking at key leaders with in two religions: Sikhism and Hinduism. Can you create your own leader and annotate it with the qualities needed?
Computing
In this topic, we will look at creating quizzes and blogging as a way to share feedback. Use Purple Mash to create your own quiz about your favourite topics. If you complete the task, let Miss Macey know and be rewarded with a MME!
Science
Using our learning from our current Science topic, can you complete the short game on this page?
Make the correct changes to the circuit to make them work. If you complete the task, let Miss Macey know and be rewarded with a MME!
How can you change a circuit? - BBC Bitesize
https://create.kahoot.it/details/84af852e-7a15-47a3-a0cb-48e128133981
DT
In this half term, we will be looking at using our knowledge of electrical systems to create our own steady hand game. Use Purple Mash to design your own steady hand game.
See the pictures for inspiration.
Music
In this topic, we will learn the song 'Happy'. Listen to the song to learn the words!
History
In this topic, we will look at the significant turning point of the Battle of Hastings. Can you remember what the Bayeux Tapestry looked like? Have a go at creating your own using the template provided.
Bring it back to Miss Macey for a MME!
