Topic Work and English

We will be investigating the physical and human features of our local river, The Thames and using mapping skills to locate them.

The book cover above (A River by Marc Martin) shows one of the river stories we have looked at in preparation for writing our own stories. In it the river plays an integral part in the narrative. Our river stories are in the planning stage and the class will begin writing this week. As always, the scope of their imaginations is impressive and I am looking forward to reading the final versions.

Next week, I will be away with Y4 at Hill End so there will be a few tweaks to the timetable for Y5. Please see the details below.

Next week’s timetable:

• Monday – the timetable is as normal for Y4 and Y5
• Tuesday – Thursday Y4 at Hill End
• Tuesday Y5 Forest School in the morning. Bring PE kits to change into for the afternoon.
• Wednesday and Thursday Y5 – normal timetable for Y5
• Friday normal timetable for Y4 and Y5

Homework

• Spellings
• Reading
• English Skills – the next test in the booklet
• Maths Y5: Angles /  Maths Y4: Money

Hill End reminders for Y4:

• Arrive at school at the usual time on Tuesday
• You need a packed lunch for the first day.
• Label everything – clothes, water bottle, cup, bowl, plate and cutlery
• Remember your cuddly toy!

Have a great week!