Welcome to Bellatrix!

Teacher: Mr Curtis

Teaching Assistant: Mrs Simpson

Email: Bellatrix@southbankprimary.co.uk

Contact number: 01642 453451

Please be aware staff may contact outside of teaching hours.

Welcome to Bellatrix class page where we will share all our wonderful learning and achievements with you. Throughout Year 5, we will cover a wide range of exciting topics. In the autumn term, we will explore space and look at features of The River Tees. In spring, we will delve into the past and research all about the Anlgo-Saxons and make sculptures inspired different artists. Finally in the summer term, we will compare our local region with a region in America and research the ancient Maya civilisation. 

Our Learning

Below is a snapshot of some of the learning Bellatrix have completed during year 5.

Summer Learning

English - This term, we will begin by exploring different styles of poetry such as renga, free verse, haiku and senryu. We will also write our own science experiment based on our science topic 'Properties and changes of materials'. Furthermore, we create our own setting description based on our history topic 'Ancient Mayans' and we will also produce our own persuasive advert to encourage people to visit Mexico. 

Throughout the year we will continue to use  Reading plus to develop and support our reading and fluency skills. We will also be encouraging our children to 'read for pleasure' to support this we will have a weekly session in the school library for children to explore a variety of different texts and choose a book to take home to share, remember to bring your book back to school to change each week.

Maths - This term we will begin to work on our measurement skills by identifying how to measure the perimeter and area of a shape. We will also being interpreting data from line graphs and tables. We will also be exploring the properties of shapes, continue to develop our decimal skills and look at converting between different units of measurement. 

Throughout the year, children will use Times Table Rockstar's to continue to develop their times table knowledge. Children would greatly benefit if they continue to practice their times tables at home. Please speak to Mr Curtis if you require a log in card for your child to access Times Table Rockstar's at home.

Science - This term, children will learn about properties and changes of materials and how to separate materials. We will also explore how we change as we grow older. 

PE - This term, some children will be taking part in 'Bikeability' and also going swimming. Furthermore, we will be developing our athletics and rounders skills and also celebrating sports week by taking part in a variety of different sports. MFC will also be working in year 5 to deliver move and learn. 

History - We will be exploring and learning all about the ancient Mayans. 

Geography - We will be comparing our region to a region in Western United states and look at similarities and differences. 

Music - In music, we will continue to practice our ukulele skills and focus on the song 'Dancing in the street' and reflect, rewind and replay. 

DT - We will be developing our cooking skills and make some Mexican dishes. 

French - We will continue to develop our French skills as we understand how to say numbers to 50, colours, dates, emotions and different parts of the body.

Computing - We will continue to use purple mash to support our learning, focusing this term on 3-D modelling, word processing and external devices.

PSHE - During PSHE the children will look at relationships and how to make friends and problem solve challenges within their friendship groups. We will also be looking at changing me and how we are all unique and different. 

RE -  In RE, we will be focusing on the Christianity religion and how Christians believe in only one god but not all Christians worship in the same way. 

We Are A Rights Respecting School

We are currently on our journey towards achieving the Gold Rights Respecting Award. We explore our rights across all areas of our learning. This term we will focus on Article 40 - children who break the law and Article 12 - respect for children's views. 

Autumn Learning 

Spring Learning

Important Information & Reminders

• PE will take place on a Friday. Children are now provided with their own PE kit but can children please ensure they attend school in appropriate footwear on PE days. 
• Children must wear their school uniform everyday and have a suitable coat for outdoor play. Please ensure you write your child's name inside their uniform, including coats and jumpers. 
• Our weekly library slot is Tuesdays, were children will get the chance to change their reading book. Please can children remember to bring their books back to school and bring a book bag.

Key dates

• 28th April - Start of Summer term 1

• MFC move and learn programme - every Monday 28th April - 19th May

• W/C 28th April and 5th May - Bikeability 

• 5th May - Bank Holiday (School closed)

• 23rd May - End of Summer term 1

• 2nd June - Start of Summer term 2