Year 5 Objectives W/C 07/12/15

Literacy

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

• develop comprehension skills of a number of different non-fiction texts
• to be able to follow a variety of instructions in order to create a finished product

Mathematics

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

• to be able to find common multiples
• to be able to find factors of 2 digit numbers and beyond

Year 6 Objectives W/C 7/12/15

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to write in the present and past tense; and
• to write a letter for a specific audience.

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to read and interpret data from a variety of graphs and charts;
• to convert between different metric units; and
• to find different averages (mean, median, range and mode).

As a school, we subscribe to the 'My Maths' website to support children in their learning. Please encourage your child to make the most of this fantastic resource.  

Forces in Year 5

In Year 5 we have been studying forces. Children tested air resistance today by making their own parachutes. Results were recorded, and the children then identified the different effects of air resistance.

Year 5 Objectives W/C 30/11/15

Literacy

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

• identify personal pronouns and explain what they are
• develop comprehension skills of a number of different non-fiction texts
• subordinating conjunctions and how to use them

Mathematics

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

• read timetables using the 24 hour clock; calculate time intervals
• to be able to solve problems involving time.

Year 6 Objectives W/C 30/11/15

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to draw conclusions about characters; and
• to write the beginning of a flashback story.

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to read and interpret data from a variety of graphs and charts;
• to solve problems associated with data handling; and
• to find different averages (mean, median, range and mode).

As a school, we subscribe to the 'My Maths' website to support children in their learning. Please encourage your child to make the most of this fantastic resource.  

Year 5 Maths Games

Year 5 have recently had the opportunity to create their very own maths games. The children thought about the various rules, as well as the problem solving that would be involved. Below are a few photographs to show the children creating the games.

Year 6 Objectives W/C 23/11/15

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to identify the features of flashbacks in narrative and film; and
• to write in the first person empathising with a fictional character.

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to read and interpret data from a variety of graphs and charts;
• to apply our knowledge of fractions and percentage when reading pie charts; and
• to find different averages (mean, median, range and mode).

As a school, we subscribe to the 'My Maths' website to support children in their learning. Please encourage your child to make the most of this fantastic resource.  

Year 5 Objectives W/C 16/11/15

Literacy

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

•  how to create and perform our own poems.
•  understand the correct guidelines for adding suffixes and prefixes to words.
• Add an extra verse to a poem, whilst keeping the style the poet has already created.

Mathematics

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

• how to add and subtract multiples of 0.1 or 0.01 within 2 decimal places.
• Subtract pairs of numbers with one decimal place.
• Subtract pairs of numbers with two decimal places using counting up.

Year 6 Objectives W/C 16/11/15

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to empathise with different characters from Macbeth; and
• to write in the first person.

In Reading, Grammar and Spelling we will be completing Year 6 assessment tests.

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages; and
• to find percentages of different numbers and quantities.

Year 5 Poetry Glossary

In year 5 we have been reading, writing and analysing a variety of different poems. Whilst analysing the poems we have been using a selection of poetic terms. Below is a list of some of the more common poetic terms, along with their meanings.

Year 5 Objectives W/C 9/11/15

Literacy

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

•  listen and respond to a variety of poetic forms.
•  understand how contractions and colloquial language is used within poetry 

Mathematics

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

• recognising multiples using rules of divisibility.
• finding prime numbers less than 50
• division using vertical layout

Year 6 Objectives W/C 9/11/15

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to write a recount in the form of a blog; and
• to use direct and reported speech.

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to multiply and divide fractions; and
• to find fractions of different numbers and quantities.

Year 6: Drawing a 3D face

As part of our current Art topic, we have been learning how to draw a 3D face using the rules of proportion. After studying the Andrew Loomis approach to drawing, our budding artists had a go at following the steps required in order to draw a 3D face. Although it proved a challenge, our Year 6 pupils were resilient and produced some very impressive drawings! We are looking forward to shading to our drawings next week.

Year 5 Objectives W/C 2/11/15

Literacy

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

• to perform and recite a piece of classical poetry; and
• to respond to a variety of different poems through newspaper articles.

Mathematics

In Year 5 this week, we will be learning:

• to use the standard written method for long multiplication; and
• to use and apply the standard written method of long multiplication in the context of real life.
  

 

Year 6 Objectives W/C 2/11/15

Literacy

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to use direct and reported speech; and
• to write newspaper reports using formal vocabulary.

Mathematics

In Year 6 this week, we will be learning:

• to order and compare fractions with different denominators; and
• to add and subtract fractions with different denominators.

Why is Britain Great?

As part of 'Why Britain Is Great' week, children in Years 5 and 6 were asked to think about what makes Britain Great for their homework. Children were given the option to present their ideas in any way they wanted within a 60 second time limit. The children had some wonderful ideas and presented them with confidence. Below are just two of the presentations which explain why our children think Britain is great.

"I think Britain is great because we have a great history of writers and inventors such as William Shakespeare and Alexander Graham Bell. We have held many great events such as the 2012 Olympics and the annual London marathon. The royal family brings many visitors from around the world, giving Britain the chance to show off our culture and for us to encounter cultures from all around the world. Britain has beautiful countrysides for all to enjoy. There are many places for families to visit and generally speaking, Britain is a safe place to live. We are extremely charitable and as well as helping ourselves, we have a great reputation for helping countries in need to aid. As a result of all of this, I'm proud to be British!" Mia

"Great Britain
Britain is a great place to be,
Because we have the royal family.
Queen Elizabeth is our nation's reign,
But the weather here is worse than Spain!
Big Ben, London Bridge and Monument the tourists flock to see,
I think they have more history than the Statue of Liberty!
The British pound is our currency,
We don't want no Euro bureaucracy!
Fish and chips is out nation's meal,
We don't want any expensive veal!
Hello and goodbye we say,
We love a bit of 'Hip Hip Hooray'!
Thank you for listening to me say,
Great Britain is the best place to stay!" Eden

Table Tennis Club Group A

This lunchtime, our year 6 table tennis superstars have had great fun improving their technique and precision! We look forward to seeing Group B the first week after half term!

Year 6: The pillars of our lives

After looking at the five pillars of Islam, our Year 6 pupils reflected on five important pillars of their life. Children thought about their core values and things that were important to them and their lives.

Year 6: Macbeth

Year 6 began their new Literacy topic this week: Macbeth. After learning some key biographical facts about its author, William Shakespeare, the children couldn't wait to delve into the play. Recreating the eerie scene of the heath through drama, our budding actors met their first characters - Macbeth and his trusty comrade, Banquo. Both noble soldiers spotted something unusual on the heath during their journey home after a victorious battle against Norway: three witches. With many questions the children wanted answered whizzing through the classroom, their first task was to use sensory description to paint a picture of the heath with words.

"Norway has been defeated; I am victorious in battle. Alongside my faithful friend, Banquo, we will return to the King happy men. Scotland is safe and the King will surely reward me.

However, all is not well with me. I am confused by a strange event which took place as I returned home...

Perched on the broad backs of our horses, Banquo and I made our way across the mysterious heath, which was waterlogged with rain. Lightning illuminated the Heath although it was almost impossible to see through the thick, murky fog that enveloped it. Booming through the inky black sky was a deafening clap of thunder; the smell of smoke filled the air, almost disguising the putrid, foul smell that lingered on my tongue. With my horse's reins clutched tightly in my shaking hands, she bucked and reared with all of her might; my instincts willed me to go on. Nothing would stop me. That's when I saw them...three of them, lurking in the distance. Three cackling witches."

Megan


It was soon time to reveal what the witches wanted with Macbeth and Banquo. On the heath, the witches gave Macbeth a message:


"All hail Macbeth, Thane of Glamis,
All hail Macbeth, Thane of Cawdor,
All hail Macbeth, who shall be King hereafter."


Using freeze frame and thought tracking, they explored Macbeth's thoughts and feelings about the prophecy the witches had given him.


Children are looking forward to finding out more as the story unfolds over the coming weeks.

Year 6: Long Division

Divide, multiply, subtract, bring it down! were the words resounding through year 6 ears today as we tackled the tricky task of learning long division. Despite finding the new method a challenge, all children persevered leading to lots of success.

Below is a reminder of how the method works when dividing by a single digit, although we also use this method to divide by larger numbers. If you want further guidance about long multiplication, you can download the BBC Skillswise worksheet here »

Year 6: If God was a...

In RE, Year 6 looked at the qualities of God across all religions. We then had a go at writing our own metaphors about God, thinking about words that we can use to describe Him. Below are just some of the metaphors we came up with:

"If God was a flower, He would be a sunflower because He shows you the light, brightens your life and makes you happy." Megan

"If God was a piece of jewellery, He would be a diamond necklace because He is precious, pure and stunning." Connie

"If God was a piece of clothing, He would be a shawl because when you are feeling unhappy or alone, He will put His loving arms around you." Hannah

"If God was the weather, He would be the sun because He brightens up the world." Ryan

"If God was a drink, He would be a fruit smoothie because it's refreshing and has all the best bits." Joe

Year 6: Rugby

Sporting their coloured rugby tags, Year 6 began their first of many rugby lessons with Mr Murphy, who is currently teaching rugby to a number of schools in the Upminster locality.

After a warm-up that put the children through their paces, our tag-tackling players worked on improving their attack and dodging skills through a series of games. The highlight for our budding rugby stars was an energetic game of tag bulldog; they can't wait to play again!

Our new found love for rugby couldn't have come at a better time; we are all looking forward to the start of the Rugby World Cup!

Welcome to the Year 5-6 Blog

We take school-home communication very seriously at Hacton Primary. Parents should feel confident that their children are getting the very best education in our friendly, nurturing environment. Children's successes should be celebrated so that they feel proud of their work and motivated to improve. Magical moments happen every day at our school and we hope that this blog helps to capture some of them