Newsletter for Year 5 – February 2012

Dear Parents,
We hope that everyone is well settled into the new term.  We would like to remind everyone about the importance of wearing school uniform each day.

Curriculum Content:
Numeracy – Pupils will be introduced to the language of division.  They will divide TU by a single digit – linking to previous multiplication facts.  They will also be introduced to remainders and will use the bridge sign to lay out their work.  Pupils will work on the topic of time.  Pupils will learn to recognise times on analogue and digital clocks.  They will calculate durations of time in hours and minutes.  They will also be interpreting timetables during problem solving. 

Language and Literacy – Pupils will continue to develop their language and literacy skills through a whole class experience and within groups.  Written work will be related to the “Willow Pattern” story.  Pupils will also get the opportunity to produce a play-script.  Pupils will continue to complete written activities relating to their class novel – Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. 

The World Around Us – The theme for this term is ‘Making a Mark’.  Pupils will research and investigate how the first farmers made their mark on farming.  Pupils will visit The Bridewell, an important local landmark, and will carry out their own research as a follow up.

Religion - The Alive 0-5 programme will incorporate the story of the life of St. Brigid and her impact on Christianity.

P.D.M.U – Pupils will learn about the negative effects of smoking.  They will be made aware of people who keep us safe in the school and in the community.

P.E – Year 5 will participate in a tailored games programme during the second term.  Each Wednesday they will have one session of P.E. with Enda Muldoon (Gaelic Promotion Officer – Magherafelt District Council).  Please ensure that your child brings appropriate gear:  trainers, tracksuit bottoms/shorts.

The Arts – Pupils will be using a variety of Art materials to reproduce the Willow Pattern plate.

Important dates for February:
Monday 13th to Friday 17th February – school closed for all pupils (half term break)
Please continue to check the school web site: www.holyfamily-ps.org.uk
for regular updates and news of forthcoming school events.
A copy of this newsletter is also available on the web site. It can be found under curriculum – Year 5.

 

Mrs. B. Mc Guckin         Mrs. M.R. Hasson         Mr. A. Moran