Rimu Year 5
Part Time Teacher
Leanne Hackett
Learning Assistant
Mez Muir
Learning Assistant
Isa Rive
Term Overview and Newsletters
Click on the images to read the Term 2
2024 Overview and Team Posts
Rimu Weekly Timetable
All Bayfield students receive at least 1 hour of maths, reading and writing daily.
Please view the 2024 Rimu Meet the Team Kaiako Whanau Presentation for details of team and expectations for the year
Our Learning
What Does Maths Look Like in the Senior School
In years 5 & 6, our students develop efficient strategies to solve mathematical problems, employing both mental and written approaches. They explore more advanced numeracy topics, such as measuring angles using protractors, solving complex equations with BEDMAS, understanding cartesian planes, and establishing connections between fractions, decimals, and percentages. This comprehensive preparation equips our students with the necessary foundational knowledge as they prepare to transition into intermediate school. They also engage in Maths Fluency sessions and Daily Reviews to consolidate their learning from previous years.
Students will receive 1 hour per day of explicit instruction to support the following knowledge and skills:
Number
Place positive and negative numbers on a number line
Add and subtract fractions and decimals
Continue and create sequences, involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and describe rules
Apply fractions, decimals, percentages to solve problems
Explain mental strategies for calculations
Measurement and Shape
Apply angles and measurements to solve problems
Convert between 12- and 24-hour time and interpret timetables
Measure length, area, volume, capacity and mass, and calculate perimeter and area of 2D and 3D shapes
Statistics and Probability
Pose appropriate questions for statistical investigations.
Compare and interpret statistical graphs
List outcomes of chance experiments
Retrieval Practise
Many opportunities to practice new learning using supporting resources in guided daily reviews and independent situations
Supporting Students at Home
Engage in mathematical conversations and wonderings
Encourage your child to complete their weekly set mathletics and Education Perfect tasks
Encourage you child to learn and practice their times and division tables up to 12.
What Does Literacy Look Like in the Senior School
Students read and compare complex texts, for enjoyment and learning, and can express their thoughts and opinions about what they have read. They can write a wide variety of well-constructed texts such as reviews, reports, persuasive writing and narratives. Students develop skills to communicate with others in most settings. They can transfer the skills developed in literacy at levels 3 and 4 of the curriculum to other subjects.
Students will receive 1 hour per day of explicit instruction in both reading and writing to support the following skills:
Spelling
Explicit teaching of spelling following the Liz Kane Scope and Sequence
Extension learning for students including- Etymology (origins of the word) and Morphology (recognising the base or root word and how prefixes and suffixes add to the meaning) For example - Sub means under, marine means sea, er means a person who does a job. So submariner means crew on a submarine.
Reading to learn
Decodable texts for older catch up readers
Authentic texts for other readers (eg school journals, inquiry research and novel studies) following the principles of front loading key vocabulary and decoding difficult words.
Emphasis on building fluency(speed and phrasing) and vocabulary as well as comprehension.
Writing
Explicit syntax and punctuation instruction to formulate more complex sentence structures and paragraphs following the Grammar Project scope and sequence.
Genre (persuasive, informative, descriptive) level focus linked to syntax scope and sequence
Handwriting practice - to correct formation and make brain connections.
Oral Language
Explicit vocabulary instruction - definition, synonym, context of use, sample sentence
Many opportunities to read aloud for fluency and expression and listen to teacher modelling read aloud
Preparation and delivery of a 3 minute speech in one of the following categories (prepared speech, flash talk, rap or spoken word)
Retrieval Practise
Many opportunities to practice new learning using supporting resources in guided daily reviews and independent situations
Supporting Students at home
Read with and to your child to promote fluency and check for understanding
Encourage your child to write down ideas, draw pictures and journal or keep a diary
Students reading decodable readers may have extra spelling patterns that are the focus of the book that week
Trips and Events
We are planning several trips and events throughout the year to promote the learning themes of the team. Photos and artefacts will be recorded in the photo diary as the year progresses.
Term 1 2024 Science Inquiry
"Save Our Planet" - An inquiry investigating the biodiversity of New Zealand bird and insects.
Tiritiri Matangi Island Trip
To inform our term 1 inquiry we are exploring Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf. One of New Zealand’s oldest island sanctuaries, Tiritiri Matangi is brimming with wildlife rarely seen on the mainland, so students can gain first-hand knowledge of these threatened species and our country’s conservation history.
Click on the photo diary above to ask your teacher for access to this collection of photo's of the Rimu team year
EOTC Highlights
One of the highlights of the year is EOTC (Education outside the classroom) week. Activities include Sailing, Orienteering, and a beach cleanup throughout the week culminating in an awesome night at Shakespear lodge in Whangaparoa for Year 5 Camp.
Student Showcase
Click on the images to view a collection of work from the 2023 Rimu Team
PPDAC Statistical Inquiries
Problem Plan Data Analyse Conclude
Click on the link to read some fabulous Show Don't Tell Stories by the 2023 Rimu Team
Click on the images below to view a collection of work from the 2022 Rimu Team
Maori Settlement Inquiry Plays and Stop Motion Movies
Caroline and Josh.MOVCaroline and Josh
Kupe's Journey Noah, Abbie and Tilly (1).mp4Noah, Abbie and Tilly
The Last Fight for Moa's Rights Abigail, James, Milo, Sally and Mimi.mp4Abigail, Milo, James, Sally and Mimi
Emily and Emily.MOVEmily and Emily
Henry and Lucia.MOVHenry and Lucia
John Zara kJohn and Zara K
Koa_the_kiore joe and jackson.movJackson and Joe
Tikapa Moana Inquiries
Supporting your child's learning
How can you help at home
Click on the image to find examples of learning and ideas for helping your child reach the expected levels by the end of year 5 in reading, writing and maths.
