Summer Term

Welcome to Amethyst's class page.

Welcome to our class page. Everything you need to know about our curriculum, PE days, homework and important dates can be found here. 

Amethyst class will be taught by Mrs Hussain. 

Homework

We would like to request your support in continuing your child's learning at home through weekly homework. Homework will be set each Thursday and will be due back the following Thursday. Children are able to access a homework club on a Wednesday in the library.

* Maths and English homework will be completed through the online learning platform called 'Atom'. Children's log-in details are on the back of their new Learning Logs.

* Children will also be expected to read five times a week for a minimum of 15 minutes. Please ensure to sign your child's Learning Log as these will be checked daily by adults in the classroom. 

* Children will be provided with weekly spelling lists which will link to their in-class spelling lessons. Spelling tests will take place on a Thursday.

* There is a weekly Time Table rock stars set for each child to complete. 

PE Days

Amethyst’s PE days are Tuesday and Friday. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather, as both PE lessons will take place outdoors while the weather remains warm.

Important Dates:

* 21st May- LEGO robotic workshops

* 3rd June- Treasure Island workshops

* 8th June- Book Fair

* 8th June- PGL trip

* 18th June- STEM workshop

* 19th June- Sports day

* 6th and 7th July- Transition afternoon

* 10th July- Whipsnade Zoo trip

* 17th July- End of term (2pm)

Cycle 4 - Creating a better world

Our learning in Cycle 4 will be centred around the theme of creating a better world, encouraging children to think about how people, communities and the environment can work together positively. In Science, Year 5 will be learning about living things and their habitats, where they will study the life cycles of a variety of animals and plants and explore how living things adapt to survive in different environments. The children will also learn about famous naturalists and animal behaviourists who have helped us better understand the natural world.

In Knowledge of the World, our overarching theme will be land use and settlements. As part of this learning, the children will explore the history and significance of the Paralympics, learning about perseverance, equality and the importance of creating an inclusive society where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Towards the end of the year, we will focus on the geography and history of Houghton Regis, exploring its location, physical and human features, land use and how the area has changed and developed over time.