Curriculum Theme

Curriculum Theme: 

World War Two (History topic)

This half term we will explore World War Two, to answer the question: ‘What is life like during war time?’

• This will include:

• Looking at the ‘who/what/where/when and why’ of World War Two.

• Asking important questions about why World War Two happened, researching the events leading up to war being declared.

• Exploring key dates and events that took place during this huge event.

• Comparing life during wartime back then to life during wartime now (comparing with the experiences of people living in Ukraine).

English:

• Myths

• Poetry

• Narrative recount

Mathematics:

•  Week 1: Negative numbers

• Week 2: Decimals

• Week 3: Measure

• Week 4: Volume

• Week 5: Statistics

• Week 6 & 7: Algebra

Science:

This half term children will be looking at ‘Living things and their habitats.

Our Year 5 children will explore:

• the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird

• life process of reproduction in some plants and animals

RE:

The religion the children will be focusing on this half term is Sikhism. The key question we will be focusing on is ‘What is the best way for Sikhs to show their commitment to God?’

PSHE:

Our topic this half term will be focusing on: Relationships.

Computing:

In year 5, students will be exploring research. They will:

• understand that information found on some sites will be biased

• know that images and text found on websites is subject to copyright

• learn how to credit the use of websites in their work, and why this should be doneta.

Reading Books

Children will be able to change their reading books twice a week in school. They are also able to access a range of book on Oxford Reading Buddy.

Spelling Test

Spellings Issued: Children can bring a spelling machine home to practise with throughout the week OR access the spellings for each week on Spelling Shed (please ask your child’s teacher for their login if they have forgotten this!)

Day of Test: Friday

P.E Information

5HH – Thursday and Friday
5JC – Monday and Wednesday
5EE – Tuesday and Thursday

Children will be required to attend school on these days wearing their school PE kit. This can be worn beneath a pair of tracksuit bottoms/school trousers and their school uniform jumper.

In addition, children should attend school wearing their trainers/school shoes however, a pair of pumps, which will be stored in their locker, should be worn in their PE lessons.

Can we also remind children that long hair should be tied back and any jewellery removed.

Library Days

5HH - Wednesday
5JC – Friday
5EE – Thursday

Drinks and Snacks

Children can have a bottle of water to drink in class.  Re-useable school bottles are available to purchase through Parentapps at a cost of £3 and a bottle will be available for collection within 24 hours.

We participate in the ‘free fruit for schools’ scheme and encourage children to have a piece of fruit at playtime.

Toast and Milk can be purchased at playtime at a cost of 30p. Money to be sent in daily in a named evelope/purse/wallet.

Years 3-6 can purchase bacon baps on Friday breaktimes at a cost of £1.