DATE: 6th November 2026
The Star of the week/Ser yr wythnos this week is: Nova (5R) Harley B (5L)
The Welsh Speaker of the week/Siaradwr yr wythnos this week is: Theo (5R) Mila, Sophia, Alice 5L)
What a brilliant first week back after the half-term break! Year 5 returned refreshed, energized, and ready to dive straight into a busy and creative week of learning. Here is a look at what we have been working on:
In Language, we focused on bringing our writing to life by making our sentences richer and more captivating. The children practiced:
Using vivid descriptive techniques to build detailed imagery.
Crafting subtle tension to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Creating powerful mood and atmosphere.
They put these new tools into practice during a fantastic "Spooky Town" free write, producing some wonderfully eerie, atmospheric storytelling!
Maths was packed with number theory and fast calculation techniques this week. The children worked hard on:
Prime & Square Numbers: Uncovering the special properties and patterns behind prime and square numbers.
Multiplying by 10, 100, and 1000: Mastering place value shifts to multiply larger numbers quickly and confidently.
We officially entered the "sorting out" phase of our ongoing inquiry! To explore the idea that most of a person's story lies beneath the surface, the children created detailed "Identity Icebergs".
Using these as inspiration, we began planning individual and group projects designed to challenge our inquiry statement and celebrate human diversity. The children came up with incredible project ideas, focusing on:
Historic and modern inventors who broke the mold.
Living with disabilities and adapting to the world.
How unique identities shape who we are today.
🚌 Looking Ahead: Trip to St Fagans Next Thursday! We are extremely excited for our visit to St Fagans National Museum of History next Thursday! We will be exploring historical contexts to help us investigate our inquiry theme even further. Please ensure all trip arrangements and packed lunch requirements are ready for Thursday morning.
Thank you for a wonderful start to the second half of the term. Enjoy a fantastic weekend!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
The Year 5 Team