Another busy week here in Year 5 has ended and we are really proud of each and every pupil. Our highlights have been discussing British Values and also learning about how our bodies will change and why they change. We also want to say a BIG well done as Year 5 have been awarded one of our Chilton Hero bears for their maturity and curiosity this week.

English 

This week, we have focused on speech writing and oracy. We have all written persuasive speeches to encourage Mr. McAuley to introduce a lesson on our choice. These will be used to enter the Viking Academy Trust public speaking competition. Although all pupils have learned how to write and will perform to their peers, going through to the next rounds are optional. 

Next week, we will be reading some Greek myths that are in graphic novel form. From this, we will be writing, editing and publishing our own myths in graphic novel form. 

Maths 

This week, we have learned about improper and proper fractions. We have then learned how to convert improper fractions into mixed numbers.  

Next week, we will learn how to convert mixed numbers into improper fractions and also how to multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, such as ¼ x 5 and 2 ¾ x 6. 

Thematic 

During our afternoon lessons, we have focused on oracy. We have learned how good storytellers perform and engage the audience. We then wrote our own stories and performed these to others. 

Next week, we will begin our new Thematic unit called ‘Gods and Mortals’. We will answer our Big Question and compare modern day to Ancient Greece using maps. We will also learn about the origins of the Olympics. In addition, we will be learning about democracy.  

Love to Learn 

This week, please rehearse your speech ready for next week. We will be performing them on Wednesday. Also, please see below a list of spellings. Please learn the words from your spelling group: 

Mr Cook and Miss Isaac: 

• Official 

• Special 

• Artificial 

• Social 

• Racial 

• Crucial 

• Facial  

• Beneficial 

• Superficial  

• Antisocial 

Mrs King: 

• Should / should not 

• Would /would not 

• Could /could not 

• Might /might not 

• May / may not 

• Shall / shall not 

• Can / can not  

Important Dates 

World Book Day Thursday 6th March 2025  

This year's World Book Day theme at Chilton will be picture books.  We invite children to share their favourite book on this day and if they wish, children are invited to dress up as their favourite character from a book if they prefer.  We would like to remind families that there is no expectation for you to spend money on costumes.  An enjoyment of reading and sharing a story is our main aim for World Book Day.   

Book Fayre  

The Chilton Book Fayre will arrive on Monday 10th March and run until Friday 14th March outside the Year 5 classrooms. Children will come home with a World Book Day book voucher.  These can be spent at the Book Fayre. Cash and online payments are also available, and a percentage of the monies raised will go towards funding more books for Chilton children.  

 14th March 9 – 11am – Managing children’s behaviour workshop in the studio 

14th March at 2pm– The Speaker 2025 Chilton final (parents of children speaking will be invited along to watch) 

20th March – Year 5 Ancient Greek Dress Up Day and food tasting 

21st March – Red nose day/Rock your socks day for Downs Syndrome awareness. This year Red Nose Day is celebrating its 40th anniversary, originating in 1985. We would like to invite children to come into school in 1980s dress up. Children are invited to wear odd socks as part of their outfit to show support for Rock your socks Downs Syndrome awareness day. 

21st March – Parents invited into school from 3.15 to look at their child’s learning prior to parent teacher consultations 

24th March – Parent teacher consultation week 

28th March – The Viking Speaker Final; 4 winners from Chilton to attend 

3rd April – Easter Egg Hunts in school 

3rd April – Last day of term. School finishes at usual time. 

 

From the Year 5 Team 

Miss Isaac, Mrs King and Mr Cook