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 themsel