Brookburn Primary School

Staff

Mr Quibell	Teacher – Class 5LQ
Mrs Deer	Teacher – Class 5ED Assistant Head – Upper Key Stage 2
Dr Elderfield	Upper Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Lead
Mrs Pereira	Teaching Assistant
Mr Marsh	Teaching Assistant

Geography – Our Planet

In this unit of learning, we will be comparing the North Western region of the United Kingdom to the Amazon Basin. Children will learn about the location, climate and biome of both locations and compare them. We will also look at the physical features of both areas and study the biodiversity of the Amazon. Children will then learn how humans adapt to and live alongside the physical features of the Amazon Basin. We will learn about the Yanomami and Kayapo tribes and how they have adapted to their environment. We will then focus of deforestation and the impact that this has on climate change. Children will then learn about what can be done to combat deforestation, linking this to the Sustainable Development Goals.

English

This term, the text that we will be using to inspire our writing is The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Raúf. After reading and exploring the text through a variety of discussion, drama and writing opportunities, children will write their own narratives and formal letters. We will focus on sentence construction, ensuring that children are using a range of sentence types within their written pieces, and also using a range punctuation accurately.

Maths

In maths this half term, we will begin by returning to fractions. We will start the half term by revisiting: equivalent fractions; adding and subtracting fractions; converting fractions into decimals and percentages; and converting mixed numbers and improper fractions. We will then move on to multiplying proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, supported by materials and diagrams. The children will use their knowledge of fractions to solve problems which require knowing percentage and decimal equivalents. We will then move on to measures. Children will revisit calculating the area of rectangles and use this knowledge to compare different areas using standard units of measure. Children will also estimate volume and capacity. We will finish this unit by solving problems which include converting between units of time. Within our shape unit, children will learn to distinguish between regular and irregular polygons based on reasoning about equal sides and angles and identify different 3-D shapes from 2-D representations.

Science

Our science topic this half term is Earth and Space. To begin with, children will learn how to describe the sun, moon and earth as spherical bodies. They will then complete research to learn about the Earth and planets in relation to the sun, which they will record and present orally to the class. We will then learn about the earth’s rotation to explain day and night and explain why it looks like the sun is moving through the sky.

Other Curriculum Areas

RE – Green religion? How and why should religious communities do more to care for the Earth?

Art – Architecture: Dream Big or Small? We will explore the responsibilities architects have to design us a better world. Children will make their own architectural model.

Music – Reflect, Rewind and Replay

PE – Rounders and Orienteering

PSHCE – Transition focus

Computing – Selection in physical computing – Using crumbles

Behaviour and Attitudes

This half term we have a school-wide focus on transition. Through discussion and collaboration, the children will have the opportunity to share any questions or worries they may have about transition into year 6, as well as looking forward to the next part of their primary education and the new and exciting challenges ahead. We will discuss the expectations and responsibilities of being in year 6 and the importance of mental well-being and mindset.

UN Convention of the Rights of the Child

Outright 2024-

Children at Brookburn would like to make their voices heard and take action related to the following issues:

The environment and climate change
The cost of living crisis and homelessness

Article 2- The convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.

Article 12- Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously.

Article 28 – Every child has the right to an education.

Article 28- Every child has the right to relax and play.

Important Dates

Summer 2

Term starts 3^rd June
Year 6 residential trip to Ghyll Head (10^th-14^th June) – Mr Quibell attending
Parent digital workshop – 17^th June 6-7pm (delivered by Kat Howard, Smoothwall)

Up to date information, advice and guidance regarding online safety at home- https://smoothwall.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uOkpglA1QmSJj7RrNAbxow

Sports day

UKS2: 9th July (Reserve 11th July)

School closed- 4^th July (polling station)
Class photos- 5^th July
Transition morning- 10^th July and opportunity to visit your child’s new classroom at the end of the day.
Reports out- 12^th July
Summer Fair- 12^th July (3:30-6pm)
End of school year- 2pm 19^th July

Brookburn
Primary
School

Year 5