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A huge thank you from myself, Mr Freeman, and Miss Collett for your very kind gifts. We truly appreciate all the support you have given us this term. Wishing you all a very happy holiday and a wonderful New Year!

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It has been a magical week at school! We enjoyed a joint Christmas party with Year 6, watched the KS1 Nativity, and had a very special visit from Santa, who delivered presents to the class.

The festive fun continued in DT, where we made pop-up books based on When Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney. We used sliders and pop-ups to bring our short stories to life and had great fun adding our illustrations. We certainly had to use perseverance and resilience to problem-solve when elements didn’t quite work as planned!

In English, we completed our unit on The Last Wild, producing powerful narratives about what Kester did when he first encountered the animals in the forest. Mrs Braley visited the class to hear the children read their work aloud and was blown away by the complexity, confidence, and richness of language in their writing, as well as how effectively they captivated their audience.

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This week we started with a very important NSPCC assembly where we reviewed the five types of abuse: emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and bullying. We now understand that we all have the right to get help if we need it and know who we can talk to if we ever feel worried or unsafe. In English, we have been exploring our class text The Last Wild in detail, helping Kester decide what he should do next by giving clear reasons for our ideas. We thoroughly enjoyed text-marking the story to support us in writing powerful poetry that retells the story so far. In maths, we have been learning how to add fractions, including fractions within 1, fractions greater than 1 and mixed numbers, and our step-by-step success criteria has helped us remember each stage. In science, we have begun studying the life cycles of animals that go through metamorphosis and used online information to create life-cycle wheels for a frog and an insect of our choice.

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Reminder:

Remember to regularly log in to Times Table Rock Stars and practice the tables set in 'garage'.

https://ttrockstars.com/

Times Tables for this week

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Y5 - T1B - W2 - Adjectives ending ent into nouns - Look Cover Write Out

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Take a picture of yourself reading in the most unusual, exciting, wild or wacky way you can imagine! Whether you’re cheerleading, performing with the choir or on stage, ice-skating, playing tennis, or simply relaxing on the sofa at home - I want to see it!

These photos will be used to bring some excitement and energy to our classroom reading area.

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Lesson Presentation Life Cycles of Amphibians and Insects

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eBook Pages Life Cycles of Amphibians and Insects

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Y5 - T1B - W6 - Words ending in ibly - Look Cover Write Out

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In English, we have been learning all about the virus that appears in our class book. After bringing together everything we had learned, we went on to create our very own newspaper articles about the virus. This was brilliant, as each child added their own creative spin on how Selwyn Stone would want the virus to be reported.

In Maths, we have been tackling some tricky fractions. Not only have we been comparing and ordering fractions that are less than and greater than 1, but we have also been thinking about what to do when adding and subtracting fractions.

Preparations for the Christmas festivities, including the Christmas Fair and next week’s Carol Service, are well under way. We’re looking forward to taking part in all the Apprentice games tomorrow!

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This week, we have been busy in maths learning how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers and vice versa. We also looked at how to compare fractions that are less than 1 without having to find equivalent fractions. Our stem sentences really helped us with this! (For further practice, you can use the games under the maths tab if you have time this weekend!)

On Wednesday 26th November, Year 5 went to Kenilworth School to meet the children’s book author Alexander Armstrong. He told us about what inspired him to write his book. It was really fun learning how to create our own villains and heroes so that we might one day write stories ourselves. He encouraged us to be inspired by the world around us by collecting ideas, words and pictures that can be transformed into stories.

In science, we worked in groups and used iPads to carry out safe internet searches to find the similarities and differences in the life cycles of placental, marsupial and monotreme mammals.

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Reading research in preparation for science lesson next week - set 28th November

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Reading research in preparation for science lesson next week - set 28th November

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This week in science, we have been looking at the similarities and differences between placental, monotreme and marsupial mammals. In preparation for your science lesson next week, you may want to begin researching and reading about the life cycle of a robin and a reptile of your choice.

There is no green book for you to record your research, as I would like you to focus your effort on the reading. You will add to the research you complete at home during next week’s science lesson and will record the life cycles of a robin and a reptile of your choice in your books at school.

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Please can Year 5 have any empty toilet rolls sent into school ready for Christmas Decoration Morning - thank you!

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Y5 - T1B - W4 - Words ending in able and eable - Look Cover Write Out (1)

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Book Review homework set 21st November to be handed in 26th November

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Complete the attached book review for a book you have read since joining Year 5. It has been wonderful to hear how your recommendations have inspired others to try books they might not have chosen on their own. Maybe your review will encourage someone else to pick up the book you enjoyed!

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We have had incredible fun this week listening to each other’s presentations and learning some fascinating facts about cars, the Lake District, cheese, llamas, cake, fish, and much more! All of the presentations were produced and delivered to a very high standard. Well done, everyone!

Continuing the theme of presentations, we have been working hard to prepare our business ideas for Apprentice 2025, ready to discuss with Mr Williams for the Christmas Fair. We used our ICT skills to design persuasive and informative posters to advertise our businesses, making sure to include only the key information.

In science, we have been looking at the similarities and differences between sexual and asexual reproduction in plants. We learnt about how tubers, bulbs and runners grow, and we are hoping to see if we can regrow spider plants in the classroom from a parent plant.

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Apprentice Challenge 2025 is now underway. Please ensure you have read the letter on the email sent from Mrs Hills as it contains key details and deadlines for the project. The document attached has been given to each group to prepare ready to discuss in further detail on Friday 21st November.

Thank you

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Y5 - T1B - W3 - Words ending in able - Look Cover Write Out

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Please wear Odd Socks for Anti-Bullying - Monday 10th November

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Please wear Odd Socks for Anti-Bullying - Monday 10th November

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Please can children have wellies  in school - Monday 10th November

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Please can children have wellies  in school - Monday 10th November

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In English, we have had a terrific time expanding our grammatical knowledge. We have been using similes and embedded clauses to improve our simple sentences. Everyone contributed brilliantly, which opened up a wonderful discourse on grammar around the classroom. We have also begun our class book, The Last Wild. Year 5 have dived into our story by making educated predictions, exploring character traits, and illustrating a piece of text.

In Maths, we have been exploring prime, square, and cube numbers, and how we can identify these using a range of strategies, including the multiplication of two- or three-digit numbers using the partition method.

Our favourite day would have to be Monday. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves participating in Sports Hall Athletics. The children completed a variety of activities, including the chest push, javelin, speed bounce, triple jump, high jump, obstacle course, and relay. The adults recorded the children’s personal best scores and encouraged them to try and beat them. It was great fun and super active!

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Wow, I can’t believe we’ve made it to half term!
It was lovely celebrating how well everyone has settled into Year 5 during Parents’ Evening and planning how we can continue building on the positive start we’ve made.

In our final Science lesson on Space, we explored natural and artificial satellites. We were all very concerned to learn about the amount of space junk that’s building up! We also investigated the different phases of the Moon and discussed why these occur.

In English, we explored the features of a biography. We researched Katherine Johnson and her incredible contributions to the Space Programme. We then experimented with language and grammar choices suitable for writing a biography, including sections such as Introduction, Early Life, and Career. It was great to build on our editorial skills—learning not to settle for our first version but to review, tweak, and polish our writing.

Enjoy a well-deserved REST this half term, Year 5! 🌟

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Fill in the partially completed factor trees in this collection of diagrams.

Type whole numbers greater than one into the circles to complete the factor trees. Remember that each branch of the tree will eventually end in a prime number. You can read instructions for more information about completing factor trees.

© Transum Mathematics 1997-2024
Scan the QR code below to visit the online version of this activity.

https://www.Transum.org/go/?Num=576

Example

If you are not familiar with factor trees I suggest you do the 'exercise' before attempting these puzzles. The following instructions explain how to do the exercise.

Don't wait until you have finished the exercise before you click on the 'Check' button. Click it often as you work through the questions to see if you are answering them correctly.

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KS1/KS2 History: Katherine Johnson - NASA mathematician

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An animation exploring the life of Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who joined NASA’s space program in the 1950s and played a crucial role in calculating the trajectories for their space missions. Suitable for teaching History at Primary school.

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Well done, Year 5! You have all worked super hard this week!

In maths, we have been deepening our understanding of the column method. We’ve also been using rounding to check our answers and tackling multi-step addition and subtraction problems.

In science, we explored the four seasons and what causes them. We used torches and foam balls to represent the Earth and the Sun, which helped us visualise the concepts better.

In English, we reviewed the “7 Minutes of Terror” experienced by the NASA control team and wrote powerful diary entries from the perspective of one of the engineers. We had great fun debating whether space exploration should continue or not. The class was definitely divided, with excellent debating skills on show - so much so that some of us even changed our minds after the arguments!

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Biography homework set 17th October to be handed in 22nd October

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Kenilworth is a lively market town in Warwickshire, England. It's about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Coventry and 5 miles (8 km) north of Warwick. The town sits near Finham Brook, a small river that flows into the River Sowe. In 2021, about 22,538 people lived here. Kenilworth is famous for the amazing ruins of Kenilworth Castle and Kenilworth Abbey.

History of Kenilworth

Early Times and Medieval History

Kenilworth was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, where it was called Chinewrde. This shows it was already a settlement back then.

In 1122, a man named Geoffrey de Clinton started building an Augustinian priory here. Around the same time, he also began building Kenilworth Castle. The priory became a bigger church, an abbey, in 1450. However, in the 1530s, during the time when King Henry VIII closed down many monasteries, Kenilworth Abbey was also shut down. Today, only a few walls and a storage barn from the original abbey remain.

Kenilworth played a big part in England's history during the Middle Ages. From June to December 1266, Kenilworth Castle faced a huge six-month siege. This happened during the Second Barons' War. Forces loyal to Simon de Montfort were trapped inside the castle by Prince Edward's army. This siege is thought to be the longest in medieval English history! Even with many attempts, the castle's defenses were too strong.

While the siege was happening, King Henry III held a special meeting, called a Parliament, in Kenilworth. This meeting created the Dictum of Kenilworth. It was a document that offered peace terms to end the war between the barons and the king. At first, the barons didn't want to agree. But eventually, hunger and sickness forced them to surrender and accept the terms.

During the Wars of the Roses in the 1400s, Kenilworth Castle was an important base for the Lancastrian side. King Henry VI and his wife, Margaret of Anjou, spent a lot of time here.

Queen Elizabeth I visited Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester at Kenilworth Castle several times. Her last visit was in 1575. Dudley put on amazing shows and banquets for the Queen. These parties cost a lot of money, about £1,000 a day, which was a huge amount back then! They even had fireworks.

Near the castle, there's a group of old thatched cottages called 'Little Virginia'. A local story says that the first potatoes brought to England by Sir Walter Raleigh from the New World were planted here. However, historians today think this is unlikely. They suggest the name might have come from early settlers returning from Virginia in America.

Later Centuries and Modern Growth

During the English Civil War, Kenilworth Castle was taken over by Parliament's army. After the war ended, in 1649, Parliament ordered the castle's defenses to be destroyed. This is why the castle became a ruin.

In 1778, the Kenilworth windmill was built. Later, in 1884, it was changed into a water tower. A big water tank was added to the top where the sails used to be. It supplied water to the town until 1939 and stopped being used in 1960. It's still a well-known local landmark and is now a private home.

In the early 1800s, Kenilworth was known for making horn combs. This industry was at its busiest in the 1830s.

The town changed a lot when the railway arrived in 1844. The London and Birmingham Railway opened a line from Coventry to Leamington, which included Kenilworth railway station. The station was rebuilt in 1884. The railway caused the town to grow south, away from the castle, closer to the station. Business people from Birmingham and Coventry came and built homes and shops near the railway. The railway also brought new industries like tanning (making leather), brick making, and chemicals. It also helped Kenilworth's market gardening grow, making the town known for crops like tomatoes and strawberries.

As the town grew, a second Church of England parish church, St John's, was built in 1851-1852. By the 1870s, Kenilworth's population was over 4,000 people.

In 1869, a local engineer named Edward Langley Fardon showed off the first bicycle with wire-spoked wheels and rubber tires. He rode it from Warwick Road to Leek Wootton.

During World War II, on November 21, 1940, a German aircraft dropped two bombs on Kenilworth. These caused huge explosions in the Abbey End area, destroying many buildings. Sadly, 25 people died, and 70 more were hurt. The damaged part of the town was rebuilt in the 1960s.

In 1961, the Kenilworth Society was formed. This group wanted to protect old 17th-century cottages in Bridge Street. The Society works to keep Kenilworth's special character and make sure it is preserved.

The original Kenilworth railway station closed in 1965. However, a new station was built and finally reopened in 2018!

Geography of Kenilworth

Kenilworth has several smaller areas, or suburbs, like Borrowell, Castle Green, and Park Hill. The town has good ways to get to nearby cities like Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa, and Birmingham.

Things to Do and See

The main shopping areas in Kenilworth are around Warwick Street, Abbey End, and Talisman Square. Talisman Square was updated in 2008 and now includes a new Waitrose supermarket. Kenilworth has been a Fairtrade Town since 2007, meaning it supports fair prices for goods. The town's public library was also updated in 2021. The Cross, a local pub-restaurant, even received a special award called a Michelin star in 2015!

Near the town center is Abbey Fields, a large public park that covers about 68 acres (28 hectares). It's in the valley of Finham Brook. In Abbey Fields, you can find the ruins of Kenilworth Abbey and St Nicholas Church. The park also has fun things like a swimming pool, a lake, a children's play area, and walking trails.

There are other green spaces too, like Kenilworth Common, a historic area of common land covering 30 acres (12 hectares). Parliament Piece, a field and nature reserve, is where King Henry III supposedly held a Parliament in 1266.

Important Landmarks

In the middle of Kenilworth, there's a cool water feature called the Millennium Globe. It's a Kugel ball that floats on water.

Kenilworth's clock tower is a very important local landmark. It was built in 1906-1907 by a kind local person, George Marshall Turner, to remember his wife. It stands in a roundabout in the town center. The top of the tower was badly damaged during World War II bombing in 1940. It was fully repaired in the 1970s.

Local Government

Kenilworth has three levels of local government: the Kenilworth Town Council, Warwick District Council, and Warwickshire County Council. The Town Council works from Jubilee House in the town center.

Since 2010, Kenilworth has been part of the Kenilworth and Southam area for national elections.

Transport in Kenilworth

Kenilworth railway station is on the line between Coventry and Leamington Spa. The original station closed in 1965, but a new one opened in April 2018! West Midlands Trains runs services from here to Nuneaton, Coventry, and Leamington Spa.

The A46 bypass road opened in 1974, making it easier to travel around. Birmingham Airport and major motorways like the M6, M42, and M40 are all within about 12 miles (19 km) of the town.

Local Media

For local news and TV, Kenilworth gets programmes from BBC Midlands and ITV Central.

There are several local radio stations, including BBC CWR and Radio Abbey, which is a community station. The town also has two local newspapers: the Kenilworth Weekly News and the Leamington Observer.

Sports in Kenilworth

Kenilworth has many sports clubs for different interests:

Football: Kenilworth Town FC and Kenilworth Wardens FC are the local football clubs.

Rugby: Kenilworth RFC is the town's rugby union club. They have teams for all ages.

Tennis, Squash, and Croquet: The Kenilworth Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club has courts for these sports.

Cricket: Kenilworth has two cricket clubs: Kenilworth Wardens and Kenilworth Cricket Club.

Running: Kenilworth Runners is a club for runners of all ages and abilities.

Orienteering: Octavian Droobers is the local orienteering club, which uses maps of Abbey Fields and Kenilworth Common for events.

Cycling: Kenilworth Wheelers meets for road rides and training.

Swimming: Abbey Fields Swimming Pool has indoor and outdoor pools. It's home to Kenilworth Swimming Club.

Golf: Kenilworth Golf Club has an 18-hole course.

Two Castles Run

The Two Castles Run is a popular running event that started in 1983. It's a fun run between Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle. It has grown a lot, with 3,000 people taking part in 2010. By 2012, all 4,000 spots were sold out in just 25 hours! The race is organized every June by Kenilworth Rotary Club.

Arts and Culture

The Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre started in 1942. It moved to its current building in 1969 and has 156 seats. The Talisman puts on about 9 main shows each year, including performances by the Talisman Youth Theatre. They also have "Fringe" nights and a monthly cinema night.

The Priory Theatre was founded in 1932. It uses an old chapel building that was turned into a 119-seat theatre in 1945-1946. It was damaged by fire in 1976 but was rebuilt and reopened in 1978.

Kenilworth Arts Festival

The first Kenilworth Festival was held way back in 1935. After a long break, it was brought back in 2005. Since 2015-16, it's been known as 'Kenilworth Arts Festival' and has a new focus. The festival took place again in September 2019.

Kenilworth is close to the University of Warwick, which is about 2.5 miles (4 km) north.

The main secondary school in town is the Kenilworth School and Sixth Form. There are also several schools for younger children.

Famous People from Kenilworth

Many interesting people have connections to Kenilworth:

Henry III of England (1207-1272) was involved with the Dictum of Kenilworth.

Edward II of England (1284-1327) was held prisoner at Kenilworth Castle.

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532 or 1533-1588) lived at Kenilworth Castle.

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) wrote a famous novel called Kenilworth in 1821, which helped make the castle ruins popular.

John Sumner (1780-1862), who became the Archbishop of Canterbury, was born in Kenilworth.

Edward Langley Fardon (1839-1926), an inventor, lived in Kenilworth.

Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) wrote a musical piece called The Masque at Kenilworth.

Alec Issigonis (1906-1988), who designed the famous Morris Minor and Austin Mini cars, lived and worked in Kenilworth.

Basil Heatley (1933-2019) was an Olympic silver medallist in marathon running, born in Kenilworth.

Andrew Davies (born 1936), a novelist and screenwriter, lives in Kenilworth.

Tim Flowers (born 1967 in Kenilworth) is a former professional football goalkeeper who played for England.

Sarah-Jane Perry (born 1990), a professional international squash player, went to Kenilworth School.

Kenilworth has special "twin town" friendships with other towns around the world:

Kenilworth also has friendship links with:

In Spanish: Kenilworth para niños

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A fantastic, creative, and inspiring Art Week! We began by exploring the purpose and impact of imagery, examining how popular culture influences art and design, diving into retrofuturism, and evaluating different images through the formal elements. Next, we explored how artists make decisions during their creative processes. Using these insights, we developed our own drawn ideas through printmaking. We had the opportunity to select and combine various materials based on their textures to create effective printing plates.

We then shifted our focus to Pointillism, the whole-school art theme for the week. After studying the works of Seurat and Yayoi Kusama, we created extraordinary interpretations of what lies out in space. Each planet was formed using tiny dots applied with cotton buds - a calm and therapeutic way to end a busy week!

Please do come and admire our wonderful creations during Parent’s Evening

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Y5 - T1A - W4 - Words beginning con - Look Cover Write Out

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Reading Comprehension - Due 15th October

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Reading Comprehension - Due 15th October

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Choose one of the activities above (green, pink or blue) and complete the questions in your green home learning book. Remember to show the column method neatly and use a ruler to draw the equal sign.

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As we move away from using Spelling Shed, children can use a variety of fun and effective strategies to practise their spellings at home. Below are a mix of online tools and off-screen ideas to support their learning.

Off-Screen Spelling Activities:

Learning spellings away from screens helps build focus, memory, and confidence. Try these fun, hands-on ideas:

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

Rainbow or Pyramid Writing – Write words in colours or build them one letter at a time.

Magnetic Letters or Scrabble Tiles

Mnemonics – e.g. Because → Big Elephants Can’t Always Use Small Exits

Spelling Bingo or Partner Quizzes

Writing Words in Sand, Chalk, or the Air

Online Resources for General Spelling Practice

These websites offer games, quizzes, and activities focused on spelling rules and patterns:

Spelling Frame ( spellingframe.co.uk). Practise by year group and rule. Includes games and tests.

Top Marks – Spelling & Grammar Games ( topmarks.co.uk). Interactive games covering spelling, grammar, and phonics.

BBC Bitesize – Spelling and Grammar (bbc.co.uk/bitesize). Age-appropriate videos, quizzes, and explanations of key spelling patterns.

Spellzone (spellzone.com). Free access to spelling word lists and practice games.

Customisable Online Spelling Tools:

These platforms allow you to enter your own spelling lists from school and turn them into interactive learning activities:

Spelling Training (spellingtraining.com)

Doodle Learning (doodlelearning.com/spelling-app)

Literacy Planet (literacyplanet.com)

Off-Screen Spelling Activities:

Learning spellings away from screens helps build focus, memory, and confidence. Try these fun, hands-on ideas:

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

Rainbow or Pyramid Writing – Write words in colours or build them one letter at a time.

Magnetic Letters or Scrabble Tiles

Mnemonics – e.g. Because → Big Elephants Can’t Always Use Small Exits

Spelling Bingo or Partner Quizzes

Writing Words in Sand, Chalk, or the Air

Final Tip:

A little daily practice - even just 5–10 minutes - can make a big difference in spelling confidence and retention. Mix and match these ideas to keep things fresh and fun!

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Narrator: Serious scientists, like myself, believe our solar system was formed by the collapse of a giant cloud of gas and rock and is held together by the gravitational pull of the Sun.

8 planets orbit the Sun.

The closest are the four rocky planets, the remaining gas planets inhabit deeper space.

The solar system is also home to many other cosmic bodies including asteroids, moons and dwarf planets such as Pluto.

What's this? Oh noooo...

Stella: You should know where all the planets are, they orbit the Sun, which is actually a star.

Mercury and Venus, are first in line,

Earth used to have dinosaurs, but now it's our time!

Mars, is next, and rocky and red,

Jupiter made of gas, not somewhere you can tread.

Saturn's got rings, and is gas too,

Uranus then Neptune are cold and blue.

You should know where all the planets are,

They orbit the Sun, which is actually a star.

You should know where all the planets are,

They orbit the Sun, which is actually a star!

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What is the solar system? Find out about the solar system and learn the order of the planets with a song in a Bitesize KS2 Science Explainer.

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Planets of our Solar System - BBC Bitesize

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Learn about the different planets in our Solar System. Find out their size, temperature and distance from the Sun in this Scotland Second Level Science article.

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In Year 5 this week, we have been exploring how to use modal verbs to make our writing more persuasive. The children had great fun applying this skill to a special challenge - persuading NASA to choose their preferred name for the next Mars Rover, all in no more than 200 words!

In Music, we listened to The Sun Blast and explored its structure and meaning, discussing the scientific facts hidden within the lyrics. We then enjoyed listening to The Starry Night, describing and comparing the different timbres and dynamics. Working in groups of three, the children interpreted images from a graphic score and brought them to life using percussion instruments.

To celebrate National Poetry Day, Year 5 explored the poem A Nice Tune by A.F. Harrold. We read and performed the poem together, discussing how the poet used language to capture fun, imagination, and movement. Inspired by his playful style, the children created their own performances using percussion instruments before writing their very own imaginative poems. It was a wonderful celebration of both words and creativity!

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To support our Geography project on The Alps, you will carry out a fieldwork activity by collecting data. Your task is to interview two people to find out more about the leisure activities available in your local area.

With a trusted adult, you may interview someone in your local town - this could be a friend or a relative who lives nearby. Record the answers on the sheets in your green books. As a class, we will then collate all the data and compare it with the leisure activities available in the Alps.

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Warwick Planetarium - Friday 26th September

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Warwick Planetarium - Year 5

In Year 5, we were very lucky to have Warwick’s Astrophysics group bring their inflatable planetarium dome into school today! Mairi O’Brien and her fellow researchers from the university shared their knowledge and passion for the Universe. We were thrilled to explore star constellations and see close-up visuals of Mars, Jupiter, and the Sun. The children enthusiastically shared everything they had learned over the past few weeks with the visitors and also discovered many new facts.

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Use books and the internet to complete the fact files for four planets of your choice. Draw the planets in your book and give the facts underneath it. Use the worksheets attached to see what information you need to include.

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Vaduz is the capital city of Liechtenstein. It is also where the country's parliament, the national parliament, meets. This city is located along the Rhine River. About 5,696 people live there.

The most famous landmark in Vaduz is Vaduz Castle. It sits high up on a steep hill overlooking the city. This castle is the home of the ruling prince of Liechtenstein and his family. Other important buildings show off the city's unique architecture. These include the Cathedral of St. Florin, the Government House, and the City Hall. You can also find the National Art Gallery and the National Museum here. Even though Vaduz is well-known around the world, it is not the biggest town in Liechtenstein. The nearby town of Schaan has more people.

What Does the Name Vaduz Mean?

The name Vaduz was first written down as de Faduzes. Like many towns in the Rhine Valley, its name comes from a Romance language. It can be traced back to an old word, auadutg. This word means " aqueduct" and comes from the Latin word aquaeductus.

A Brief History of Vaduz

Vaduz is first mentioned in old writings from the 12th century as Faduzes. In 1322, the castle was first noted. Swiss forces attacked and destroyed the castle and the entire city in 1499 during the Swabian War.

How Liechtenstein Became a Principality

In the 1600s, the Liechtenstein family wanted a seat in the Imperial diet, which was like a big meeting of rulers. To get a seat, they needed to own land that was directly under the Holy Roman Emperor. This meant no other feudal lord could have rights over the land.

The family really wanted this power. So, they bought two small areas: the Lordship of Schellenberg in 1699 and the countship of Vaduz in 1712. These lands had exactly the right political status.

On January 23, 1719, after these purchases, Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, declared that Vaduz and Schellenberg were joined together. He made them a Fürstentum (a principality) and named it "Liechtenstein." This was done to honor his "true servant," Anton Florian of Liechtenstein. On this day, Liechtenstein became an independent member of the Holy Roman Empire. Interestingly, the Princes of Liechtenstein did not visit their new principality for over 120 years!

How Vaduz is Governed

Vaduz is managed by its mayor and a council of 12 people. These officials are chosen every four years. The current mayor is Florian Meier. He was elected in 2024.

Vaduz's Climate

Vaduz has an oceanic climate. This means it has warm summers and cool winters. The city gets more rain in the summer, but it rains a bit throughout the year. On average, Vaduz receives about 900 millimeters (35 inches) of rain each year.

The warmest month is July. High temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), and low temperatures are about 14°C (57°F). January is the coldest month. Highs average 3°C (37°F), and lows are around -3°C (27°F).

What to See in Vaduz

Vaduz Castle is the home of the ruling prince of Liechtenstein. You can see the castle from almost anywhere in Vaduz. It sits on a steep hill in the middle of the city.

The Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, and City Hall show different building styles from various time periods.

Museums and Art

The National Art Gallery and the National Museum are both in Vaduz.

The National Art Gallery, also called Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, displays modern and contemporary art. It also shows pieces from the private collection of the princely family. The building itself is a famous piece of architecture. It was finished in 2000 and looks like a "black box" made of dark concrete and black stone.

The Liechtenstein National Museum has a permanent exhibit about Liechtenstein's culture and nature. It also hosts special exhibits.

You can also visit the Postage Stamp Museum and a Ski Museum.

People of Vaduz

As of 2019, 5,696 people lived in Vaduz. About 42% of the people living in the city are from other countries. Most of the people in Vaduz (67%) are Roman Catholic. This percentage is even higher for people who are citizens of Liechtenstein (81%). The largest minority religions are Protestantism (10%) and Islam (8%).

Economy and Getting Around

Vaduz has a busy tourism industry. Even so, it is one of the few capital cities in the world without an airport. The closest major airport is in Zürich, Switzerland, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) away.

There are many bus connections to nearby train stations like Buchs, Sargans, and Feldkirch. These buses are run by Liechtenstein Bus.

Vaduz does not have its own train station. However, the Schaan-Vaduz station is one of four train stations in Liechtenstein. It is located in the town of Schaan, just a few kilometers north of Vaduz. This station is on the international train line between Switzerland and Austria.

Education in Vaduz

Vaduz has two primary schools: Äule Primary School and Ebenholz Primary School. Ebenholz Primary School is near the University of Liechtenstein, which is also in the city. Both schools share the same office and management. Where children go to school mostly depends on where they live. There are also four kindergarten locations in Vaduz.

Realschule Vaduz and Oberschule Vaduz are located at the Schulzentrum Mühleholz II in Vaduz. The Liechtensteinisches Gymnasium, a high school, is also in Vaduz. Other schools, like Realschule Schaan and Sportschule Liechtenstein, are in the nearby town of Schaan.

Famous People from Vaduz

Many notable people have connections to Vaduz.

Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein (born 1968) - He has been the regent of Liechtenstein since 2004.

Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein (1906-1989) - He was the ruling Prince of Liechtenstein from 1938 until his death. He was the first prince to live full-time in the principality.

Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein (born 1945) - He is the current monarch and head of state of Liechtenstein. He lives in Vaduz Castle.

Marlies Amann-Marxer (born 1952) - A politician who served as Minister of Infrastructure, Environment and Sport.

Aurelia Frick (born 1975) - A Liechtenstein politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education, and Culture.

Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901) - A famous organist and composer.

Many footballers who have played for the Liechtenstein national team come from Vaduz:

Ronny Büchel (born 1982) - Played 72 games for the national team.

Sandro Wieser (born 1993) - A professional footballer who has played 47 games for the national team.

Nicolas Hasler (born 1991) - A professional footballer who has played 55 games for the national team.

Rainer Hasler (1958-2014) - A defender chosen as the country's Golden Player by the Liechtenstein Football Association.

Other Athletes from Vaduz

Tina Weirather (born 1989) - A World Cup alpine ski racer.

Stephanie Vogt (born 1990) - A retired professional tennis player.

Fabienne Wohlwend (born 1997) - A racing driver.

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In Spanish: Vaduz para niños

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St. Moritz is a famous Alpine resort town in Switzerland. It is located in the Engadine valley, high up at about 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level. St. Moritz is the main town in the Upper Engadine area. It is part of the canton of the Grisons in Switzerland.

The town sits on the southern slopes of the Albula Alps. It is below Piz Nair, a mountain that is 3,056 meters (10,026 feet) tall. St. Moritz overlooks the wide valley of the Upper Engadine and its beautiful lake, Lake St. Moritz. This town is very special because it hosted the Winter Olympics twice, in 1928 and 1948.

A Look Back in Time

People have known about the springs in St. Moritz for a very long time. Objects like offerings, swords, and needles from the Bronze Age (a time thousands of years ago) have been found there. This shows that the Celts already used these springs.

The town's name, St. Moritz, comes from Saint Maurice. He was an early Christian saint from Egypt. He was said to have been killed in the 3rd century in Switzerland. People used to travel to the church of the springs to drink the water. They hoped the blessed water would heal them. In 1519, Pope Leo X even promised special forgiveness to anyone who made a pilgrimage there.

St. Moritz was popular in summer, but it became a winter resort thanks to a bet! In 1864, a hotel owner named Caspar Badrutt made a deal with four British guests. He challenged them to return in winter. If they didn't like it, he would pay for their trip. If they did, they could stay as his guests for free. They loved it! This bet started winter tourism in St. Moritz and across the Alps.

Many "firsts" happened in St. Moritz:

In 1878, the first electric light in Switzerland was installed at the Kulm Hotel.

The first curling tournament in Europe was held in 1880.

The first European Ice-Skating Championships took place in 1882.

The first golf tournament in the Alps was held in 1889.

The first bob run and bob race happened in 1890.

By 1896, St. Moritz had the first electric trams in the Alps.

A horse race on snow was held in 1906, and on the frozen lake the next year.

Switzerland's first ski school opened here in 1929.

St. Moritz hosted the 1928 Winter Olympics and again in 1948. It has also hosted many world championships for skiing and bobsleigh. Since the 1980s, St. Moritz has been known as "Top of the World." This phrase was even registered as a trademark in 1987.

Nature and Landscape

St. Moritz covers an area of about 28.69 square kilometers (11.08 square miles). A lot of this land is covered by forests or used for farming. Nearly half of the area is unproductive land, like mountains.

The highest mountain in the Eastern Alps is Piz Bernina. It stands at 4,048.6 meters (13,283 feet) tall. It is located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of St. Moritz.

The town itself has different parts: St. Moritz-Dorf (the village), Bad, Champfèr, and Suvretta.

Sports and Fun

St. Moritz has been a popular place for winter sports since the 1800s. Students from Oxford and Cambridge universities even came here to play bandy, a type of ice hockey, in 1885.

As mentioned, St. Moritz hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1928 and 1948. It is one of only three cities to host the Winter Olympics twice! It has also hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships four times.

The town is also famous for the FIBT World Championships, which include bobsleigh and skeleton racing. St. Moritz has hosted these a record 21 times. Since 1985, the Snow Polo St. Moritz tournament has been held every year on the frozen lake.

In summer, St. Moritz is a great place for athletes to train. Its high altitude, good weather, and many paths make it perfect for cyclists, runners, and race walkers.

The oldest natural bob run in the world opened here in 1904. This 1.72-kilometer (1.07-mile) ice track is built from scratch every winter using only snow and water. It's like a giant ice sculpture! You can even take a "taxi ride" down the bob run with experienced drivers.

St. Moritz is also a well-known place for sailing. The annual St. Moritz Match Race is held on Lake St. Moritz. This event is part of a big international competition called the World Match Racing Tour.

Visiting St. Moritz

St. Moritz gets more than 300 sunny days a year, which is great for visitors! Every winter, a special horse race called "White Turf" takes place on the frozen Lake St. Moritz. Many famous people have owned property here.

Popular activities include skiing, snowboarding, and hiking. There's also the famous Cresta Run, a toboggan course.

The town has about 5,600 people living there all year. But in busy seasons, about 3,000 extra workers come to help with hotels and rentals. There are about 13,000 beds available for tourists. The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz is one of the big luxury hotels.

Places to See

The Segantini Museum: This museum is dedicated to Giovanni Segantini, a painter who lived in the Engadine valley. It is a very important Swiss heritage site.

The Bobsled Run: The bobsled run is unique because it's all natural. It's usually ready by mid-December.

Glacier Views: You can see amazing glacier landscapes. A popular way is to go from Diavolezza down to the Morteratsch Glacier.

Piz Corvatsch: This mountain is 3,300 meters (10,827 feet) high. It has an ice cave and a long 8-kilometer (5-mile) ski slope down to St. Moritz-Bad.

Weather in St. Moritz

St. Moritz has a cool climate because it's so high up. Summers are cool with cold nights. Winters are very cold and snowy. On average, it gets about 254 centimeters (100 inches) of snow each year. The average temperature is around 2°C (36°F).

People and Languages

St. Moritz has a population of about 5,600 people. Many people from other countries live and work here.

Most people in St. Moritz speak German (about 58.8%). Italian is the second most common language (21.8%), and Portuguese is third (6.6%). Long ago, everyone spoke a local language called Putèr Romansh. But over time, more people started speaking German and Italian. Today, only a small number of people still speak Romansh.

Getting Around

St. Moritz has the highest railway station in Switzerland! The train station is in the middle of town, close to the lake. It's run by the Rhaetian Railway. Famous trains like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express stop here.

Next to the train station, you'll find a big Swiss PostBus stop. These buses connect St. Moritz to other towns.

There's also the St. Moritz-Corviglia funicular. This is a special mountain railway that takes you up to the Corviglia summit and ski area.

Famous People

Some well-known people have lived in St. Moritz, including:

Stavros Niarchos (1909-1996), a rich Greek businessman.

Bibi Torriani (1911-1988), a famous Swiss ice hockey player and coach.

Gian Franco Kasper (1944-2021), a Swiss ski official who led the International Ski Federation.

Clifton Wrottesley (born 1968), an Irish sportsman.

Thomas Flohr (born 1969/1970), a Swiss billionaire businessman.

In Spanish: Sankt Moritz para niños

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Innsbruck is a city in Austria. About 120,000 people live there. It is the capital of the Austrian federal state of Tyrol. It is one of the biggest cities of Austria. It has an area of 104.91 km2. The highest area is the Praxmarerkarspitze (2641m). The deepest one is the Inn near Ampass (565m).

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Here are some interesting facts about Monaco which were chosen and researched especially for kids.

1. Monaco is a tiny country in Europe and the second smallest independent country in the world. The country is located in Southern France and borders the Mediterranean Sea in the country's South.

2. Monaco is a city-state and a semi-enclave as it lies within the borders of another country. The tiny country in Southern Europe is bordered by France to the West, North and East but to the ocean in the South. Therefore Monaco is only a semi enclave.

The French department that encloses Monaco is called Alpes-Maritimes. The land border with France is only 5.47 km/ 3.4 miles long. The coastline is 3.83 km/ 2.38 miles.

3. The small country is a principality, which means it is led by a monarch. Prince Albert II of the House of Grimaldi is the sovereign and head of state since 2005. The family of the House of Grimaldi rules the country since 1297.

Here you see the Prince of Monaco, Albert II and his wife Princesse Charlene as well as their two children, Gabriella and Jacques, twins born in December 2014.

4. The official name is "Prinçipatu de Mùnegu" which means Principality of Monaco in the local Monegasque language. The name "Monaco" is believed to be of Greek Phoenician origin and dates back to the 6th century.

The national motto is "With God's Help". The national colours are red (on top) and white.

5. Monaco only has one city: Monaco City.

The old town where the fortress and Palace are located is built on the Rock of Monaco and sits atop a promontory that overlooks the Mediterranean.

6. Monte Carlo is the main residential area and one of the nine regions of the city state. Monte Carlo is where the government buildings and the famous casino and the opera house are located.

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People

7. Monaco only has a population of 39,000 (2024), the country is the most densely populated country in the world.

8. Only about 10,000 or a quarter of all people who live in this small city-state are Monegasque nationals. The largest population group is French, but the Italian nationals follow close behind.

9. The country at the French Riviera is known as one of the wealthiest countries and one of the most expensive countries to live in. Monaco has the highest number of billionaires living in the country and the world's lowest poverty rate.

French Riviera is the name of the Mediterranean coastline and in French often referred to as Cote d'Azur.

10. The official language in Monaco is French. The local people also speak the Monegasque language and Italian and English is widely spoken and understood.

11. Monegasque which is similar to the Italian Ligurian is considered the national language and taught in the schools of the principality but is only the home language of very few people.

12. The most popular sports in Monaco are soccer, sailing, yachting and tennis.

Most famous sportspeople have a residence in Monaco such as Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Alexander Zverev.

Prince Albert II took part in the Olympics in 1988, in 1992 and 1994 with his country's bobsleigh team. Princesse Charlene represented South Africa in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the swimming events.

Monaco Facts for Kids | Attractions

13. The most important sights and landmarks of the principality is the Prince's Palace. The building dates back to the year 1215 and is still today the main residence of the Prince and his family. The State Apartments can be visited.

And don't forget to watch the Changing of the Guards on the Palace Square - taking place everyday at 11h55.

14. Then there is the famous Casino of Monaco. The main casino floor with the gaming tables and slot machines is off limits for children, but families can visit the atrium and the bar to get a bit of that James Bond feeling.

15. The Oceanographic Center in Monaco is one of the main family attractions with its aquarium and museum. Admire the skeleton of an 18-metre long whale and don't miss the current polar mission exhibition.

And proper whale watching of course! Off the coast of Monaco is the Pelagos sanctuary, a marine protected area which is home to many whales, dolphins and other sea creatures.

17. The Monaco Grand Prix attracts more than 100,000 visitors on race day when the Formula One car track leads through the streets of the principality.

And if you want to see where the passion for cars in the principality stem from, you cannot miss to visit the museum with the cars collection of the Prince of Monaco museum with over 70 fascinating cars.

Facts about Monaco | Economy

18. Monaco is not part of the European Union but has close links to France and enjoys special customs.

The currency used in Monaco is the Euro. However, coins are minted in France with the Monegasque design on one side of the coin. As all Euro coins, also these two coins show the twelve stars of Europa.

19. Monaco does not have any commercial agricultural lands such as farms or forests.

Last but not least:
Monaco Facts for Kids

The climate of Monaco is hot Mediterranean and similar to that along the French Cote d'Azur.

July and August are the hottest months with temperatures around 27°C/ 80°F whilst in winter, the temperatures rarely drop below 7°C/ 45°F.

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Resources
Sources for Facts about Monaco page:

Monaco Tourism. "Events Calendar." VisitMonaco. Last accessed 24 June 2024

Central Intelligence Agency. "Monaco." WorldFactBook. Last updated 14 June 2024. Last accessed 24 June 2024

Oceanographic Institute. "Whale Hall". MuseoOceano. Last accessed 24 June 2024

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Thank you all for your amazing Space posters—they look fantastic on display in the classroom!

In English, we reflected on what we think a scientist looks like and considered the thoughts and feelings they may experience in their role. We then explored the significance of the Moon landing on 20th July 1969. After learning about this historic event, we retold the day’s events as if we were there ourselves.

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Voyager 1 is a spacecraft used by NASA to explore Jupiter and Saturn. It is identical in form to its sister ship, Voyager 2. It was actually sent to study the outer planets of the Solar System, but is now in an extended mission.

Voyager 1 is now out of the Solar System. Its research team announced the exit on 25 August 2012. Voyager 1 has already reached interstellar space after going through the final area which was a magnetic field.

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Well done for another fantastic week!

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We have had a fabulous week Year 5!

In maths we finished learning all about negative numbers. We were able to compare them as well as being able to find the difference between different negative numbers. After, we began our converting units topic which can be super tricky. Everyone worked super hard.

In English we described a Siren's song using personification and a wide range of adjectives. We were also super creative and created our own God/Goddess and monster. This has got us ready for next week where we will be writing our own Greek myths. I can't wait to read them!

Everyone had a super morning on transition day! I hope Year 5 are beginning to feel excited for Year 6.

There is no set home learning for the remainder of term. I will still be setting spellings and timetables but please don't think you have missed anything extra.

Have a lovely weekend and see you all at the Summer fair!

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Super week Year 5!

In English we have been writing wonderful poems. We heard the story of the cyclops and wrote a free verse poem to retell the tale. We have also explored the land of the dead and wrote a choral poem inspired by Odysseus' and the dead's emotions.

In maths we have been finishing our decimals units. We have been able to multiply and divide decimals by 10, 100 and 1,000. We even managed to do this with missing numbers.

On BioBlitz day we had an amazing time! We learnt all about honey bees and created posters to educate the public on how to protect them. Everyone was super creative!

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