Letter to Year 5

Hello Year 5, how are you all doing? I hope you are all safe and well and are taking care of yourselves and your family. 

Last week, it was my niece’s birthday. It felt strange that we couldn’t all celebrate together but she still had a lovely day and I know that we will arrange something special in the future.

On Friday 8th May, we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. VE stands for Victory in Europe, when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. In May 1945 there were many celebrations across the country and a national holiday was declared. This Friday the celebrations that were planned may now be slightly different, but we can still make it a special day.

The Royal British Legion have compiled some resources containing video clips and activities linked to the VE Day celebrations. Use the link below to find the resources.

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/teaching-remembrance

Also:

11am: participate in the two minute silence to remember the fallen and those who gave their lives for our freedom

2.45pm: Watch Winston Churchill’s VE Day speech from 1945

Enjoy the Stay at Home Street party celebrations.

You could make your own bunting to decorate your house. Visit:

bbc.co.uk/makeadifference

Find out more about the end of the Second World War at:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-ve-day/z7xtmfr 

Why not do some VE Day baking? Follow the link below to get some ideas for classic British baking eg Victoria sponge or scones with jam and cream.

https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/ve-day-celebrations-in-lockdown-540015

 

Of course, don’t forget to keep up with your Maths and English learning. Complete some of the daily English lessons on BBC bite size and Maths on White Rose.

 

I hope you all have a very good week and enjoy celebrating VE Day 75 on Friday!

 

From Mrs Marshall and Mrs Blackwell