Thursday, 21 April 2016

Starting a new topic in PHSE

we are starting a new topic this week for the term in PHSE: Health and well being: Our  bodies and how they are changing.
today the students will set ground rules for this part of class as it may be a sensitive area for others to talk about.
we will also talk about the importance of respecting others thoughts and feelings.

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Learning about blogging in ICT!!


Today the class had their first ICT class of the summer term with Mr. Singh, where they learned about blogging. what a blog is, who can create one, what is included and so on!

Cant wait for the next few weeks!

Here are some pictures of students looking for educational games for their very own blog!




Sunday, 10 April 2016

Summer Term 1

A new Term is upon us at Bush Hill Park, and with it comes a flurry of new topics in the Amethyst Classroom!

Topic: Roots, Shoots and Fruits
 Students will learn and inquire about the life cycle of plants and what kind of plant life we have in London and how it compares to the rest of the world.

Religious Education: Sihkism
The Sikh community and Gurdwara. We will be making connections between narratives of the key events based on the lives of the Gurus and their teaching.

PSHE: Health & Well-being:We will be learning about our bodies and how they change, the media and its influence on our body image, looking after our physical and emotional health. 

Maths:

Week 1: Measurement (perimeter and area of shapes)

We will be learning:
Monday -  how to calculate the perimeter of shapes
Tuesday -  how to calculate the area of shapes (rectangles and squares)
Wednesday -  how to find unknown lengths in shapes
Thursday - how to find the area of irregular shapes
Friday - Assessment on weekly topic

Week 2: Number and Place Value

We will be learning
Monday - How order 6 digit numbers
Tuesday -  How to round 6 digit numbers
Wednesday - Using the systematic approach to solving word problems
Thursday - Understanding Roman numerals
Friday - Assessment on weekly topic

Week 3: Addition and Subtraction

We will be learning
Monday -  Mental addition and subtraction of large numbers
Tuesday - Understanding written addition method of large numbers
Wednesday - Understanding written subtraction method of large numbers
Thursday - Using the systematic approach to solve word problems
Friday - Assessment on weekly topic

Week 4: Properties of shape

We will be learning
Monday - Refresher on addition and subtraction
Tuesday - Using properties of rectangles
Wednesday - Introducing diagonals
Thursday - Regular and irregular polygons
Friday - Using angle sum facts

 Week 5: Multiplication and division, including Measurement (money)

We will be learning
Monday - Assessment on weekly topic
Tuesday - Multiplying and dividing 4-digit numbers
Wednesday - Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000 including decimals
Thursday - Multiplication TO x TO using factors
Friday - Using the systematic approach to solve word problems

Week 6: Fractions

We will be learning
Monday - Improper fractions and mixed numbers
Tuesday - Improper fractions and mixed numbers (con't)
Wednesday - Multiplying proper fractions
Thursday - Multiplying mixed numbers
Friday - Assessment on weekly topic (week 5 and 6)

Week 7: Measurement (volume and capacity)


We will be learning
Monday - Converting between metric units of capacity
Tuesday - Using approximate equivalences between metric and imperial units of capacity
Wednesday - Introducing volume
Thursday - Using the systematic approach to solve word problems
Friday - Assessment on weekly topic

Resources for extra at home work

Maths:
here is a great website that has some  explanation and games it is easily navigable to find different topics that we will be working on each week.
year 5 
http://www.snappymaths.com/year5/index.htm
 
Perimeter and Area explanation and games. 
This website has an brief explanation of how to calculate perimeter and area followed by a few games: 

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html 

Mr. Yaworski Interview! getting to know me!

Who are you?
 My name is Tim Yaworski; most of the kids call me Mr. Yaworski or Mr. Y.
Where are you from?
 I am a Canadian from the town of Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada.
Do you have any family?
 Yes! I have an awesome and supportive family back home in Canada, My Mum and Dad and older brother are all back home along with my dog Buck! MY Finance has also joined me in this journey and is working as a teacher’s assistant in the country as well!
What are you favorite hobbies?
 Growing up in Canada it’s no secret that I played Ice hockey, though I do play rugby, baseball, football. I also love music, singing and playing guitar are other hobbies that I have.  
What made you get into teaching?
 Teaching has always been a career that I valued growing up, though I wasn't the best student growing up I would have to claw and scratch for every passing mark, I always valued the hard work that educators put into every class every day. When I went on to University it was an easy decision to follow my passion for helping others through education.
What is you biggest value or trait you look for in your students and yourself?
 I tell my kids when I walk into a classroom for the first time, exactly what I expect from them:
Honesty; don't ever lie to me, how will I believe you anytime thereafter if you do?
Hard work; it may be cliché, but I expect 100% effort from my students, giving your all is paramount in my classroom. I'm a firm believer that answers are not given to students but found by them. Education is a two way street, there are times when students need to find out answers to their own questions in order to gain a deeper understanding of what it is they seek to know.

Have any other questions for me? write them below in the comment section!