Welcome back to Spring Term in Year 5 where our topic will test the children's geographical knowledge of the world and make them aware of the impact of climate change.  In our topic "Why should the world's rainforests matter to all of us?", we will learn about Greta Thunberg and her efforts to save our planet, as well as researching endangered animals via the WWF.   Persuasive Writing is on the agenda in our English lessons, as well as reading the award winning novel "The Explorer" by Katherine Rundell, about four children who find themselves stranded in the Amazon Rainforest!  

PE this term will be on  Wednesdays and Fridays (Gymnastics and Basketball) so please ensure that both indoor and outdoor kits are in school.  From this blog you can access our Medium Term Plan for this topic where you will find other activities planned for all areas of the curriculum.  You will also find the Challenge Home Learning grid for Year 5 which contains activities to complete at home if your child wishes to do something extra, together with this half term’s Create Homework project.

Thank you for all your support - the children are working hard in Year 5 and making good steps in their learning.   We have our Book Look date on Tuesday 28th January and I look forward to seeing some of you then! 

Mrs Blomeley