Welcome to the Iguana Class

                           

Welcome to the Year 5 Iguanas class page. The staff at Waverley Junior Academy are looking forward to welcoming you back after a well-deserved break. On this page you will find key information regarding your transition to the Iguana class and what exciting things we have planned. For the meantime, have a look at the home learning activities you can have a go at.

 

Mr Selkirk – Class Teacher                      

Our fifth topic ‘The Ancient Greeks’ will take us back to Ancient Greece! We will be learning all about Greek civilization and culture, and looking at how it influenced the world we live in today! Our NEW class text is called “Who Let The Gods Out”. We will learn about different periods of Greek history, exploring the earliest civilisations, the devastation of the Dark Age and the breakthroughs and developments of the Archaic and Classical periods. We will understand how the geography of Greece affected the development of city states and explore Athens, learning about the structure of the government and society. Also, we will get to know some of the most significant Athenians and understand why Greek art, culture, architecture, philosophy, medicine and mathematics were so significant. 

 

 

 

 

Books related to your topic:

 

Please click here to download the Y5 Topic Long Term Plan

Please click here to download the Y5 Maths Long Term Plan

Please click here to download the Y5 Writing Standards

 

Important Information

Our P.E days will be Tuesday (PM) and Wednesday (AM).  

Summer 1 – Tigers Friday PM RUFC 

Summer 2 – Iguanas Friday PM RUFC 

Our weekly Spanish lesson will be on Thursday (PM). 

Our weekly spelling test will be on a Friday and our multiplication test will be on a Wednesday.  

 

Dates for your diary: 

Monday 12th May - Tech She Can Workshop.  

Tuesday 13th May - Family Learning Workshop: Super Solar System 1-3pm. Families taking part have already been contacted to confirm their place. 

Friday 16th May - Endangered Animal Day: Dress as your class animal. 

Wednesday 21st May - Diversity Day. 

Week Commencing 26th May - Half Term Holiday. 

Thursday 12th June - Aston Academy Meeting for Parents 3:15pm. 

Thursday 26th June - Sports Day. 

Friday 11th July - End of Year Showcase 2:30pm. 

Wednesday 23rd July - Last Day of Term.  

Each half-term we will send out a home learning bingo grid with tasks for you to complete at home. Here are the Autumn 1 challenges for you to try at home. I can’t wait to see the homework you produce! 

 Spring 1 Learning Grid