Year 5 Update Wk 32
2nd May – Public holiday, School Closed.
3rd May – School Closed
4th May – Beginning of Book Fest
6th May- Book Fest Dress Up Day
18th May – Year 6 Exhibition
Important Information:
Please make sure you have emailed your child’s class teacher to confirm donation of the $200 start-up money.
This year we are encouraging a more creative approach to book character costumes. It is a great opportunity to work with your child to come up with something original and not just store bought / ready to go. There will also be prizes given to a few selected winners in each year group.
Firstly a huge well done to 5Y for a great class assembly. You all presented confidently and clearly enjoyed the experience. It was wonderful to see you all feeling so proud of what you have achieved.
We have all taken part in an aspect of the Year 6 Action Week, learning about current issues and helping to raise awareness. We look forward to seeing the work in full on Exhibition Day.
Transdisciplinary Theme: How the world works
Central Idea: Energy exists in different forms and is generated and used in different ways.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Transformation and transference of energy
- Renewable and non-renewable energy
- The ways in which we conserve energy
Our Key Concepts are:
Function (how does it work)? How do we use energy? How can energy be generated/harnessed?
Connection (how is it connected to other things)? How does our energy use impact us/our world?
Our focus will shift to applying the scientific investigation model as we take part in experiments across all three class. We will look to gain a deeper understanding of electricity, nuclear energy and kinetic / potential energy.
Number Math- our math groups shall continue their work on fractions, decimals and percentages, with some beginning to use their understanding to construct games and solve problems.
Each class will continue to explore the features of writing reports and apply this to writing up notes and observations from the scientific experiments. They will need to remember key vocabulary and important information, as well as writing in a succinct active voice.
5A: Jolex Yam for taking part in class discussions with enthusiasm
5P: Jerry Wong for consistent hard work and sensible behaviour
5Y: Ryan Yang for sharing his scientific knowledge during energy discussions
Year Book
| The annual Year Book Competition has come around again. So please start working on your cover designs for this year. Entries must be handed into the office by Wednesday, 4th May. |
As you will have seen in the school newsletter it is now possible for parents, younger children and other family members to borrow from our library. By registering for a family borrowing card you can borrow two books from any section of the library, including the new Parent Collection which contains books about healthy living, behaviour management, fun art activities and days out for children in Hong Kong. The library is open for family borrowing at these times…
| Before school | After school |
| Monday | 2.45-3.30pm |
| Tuesday | 8.15- 9.00am |
| Wednesday | 2.45-3.30pm |
| Friday | 8.30-9.15am |
To register for a family borrowing card please complete the form found on the school website’s communications page. For any questions please contact Emily Jeves jevese2@beaconhill.edu.hk
