We hope you have had a restful Christmas break and are excited about the term ahead.

Reading and Writing: This term, our reading and writing lessons are based around the book, Floodland by Marcus Sedgwick. In this dystopian tale, Zoe searches for her missing parents and leans what she is capable of in order to survive. By fully immersing themselves in the text, children have the opportunity to analyse and discuss the story and create fully developed writing as a result.

Maths: 

Science: Forces

History: Over the next three terms, the children will be studying the Anglo-Saxon era from 410AD up to the Norman invasion of 1066. During term 3, the children will begin by learning when the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain and their reasons for invading and settling. The children will also learn about Anglo-Saxon society and we will be having an Anglo-Saxon day (on Wednesday 4th February) during which they will try their hand at a variety of Anglo-Saxon crafts and even cook and eat some delicious food. 

RE: We will be asking the question, What Would Jesus Do? The children will learn about Jesus' mission on Earth, the value of love and money and how to forgive. They will also learn about how Mother Teresa and the Salvation Army put Jesus' teaching into action.

Music: In music this term, the children will be exploring the social question: How can music bring us together? Their musical focus will be on melody and harmony.

PSHE: 

Computing: This term the children will be starting to learn about the Mars Rover. They will learn how messages can be sent over enormous distances. The children will learn how computers use binary to process and transmit information. They will also learn how to write both numbers and words in binary.

Art: The children will learn all about architecture. They will learn about three artists: Zara Hadid,  Friedensreich Hundertwasser and Rem Koolhaas and take inspiration from them to design their own buildings.

PE: On Tuesdays, the children will enjoy basketball on the playground and gymnastics lessons in the hall on Thursdays. Please do ensure that children come with appropriate clothing for each activity.

Please ensure that children are prepared for all weathers during this time of the year (including wellies) and that all uniform/coats are named. Your child needs to bring their named water bottle daily as well as a healthy snack. Please hear your child read daily for at least 20 minutes and ensure that times-tables are being practiced regularly – all facts of all tables should be secure for children in Year 5. Your child needs to quiz on AR every time that they finish a book.

Mr Godden, Mrs Coxall and Mrs Lloyd