Spring Term

This half term we have lots of fun learning planned out and we love to see any learning linked to this at home too! 

English

This half term we are focusing on a range of writing styles and grammatical features using the book "Queen of the Falls" to support this.. We will be learning to use a range of punctuation, sentence types and planning structures. In Year 5 we are working really hard on our handwriting, ensuring it is all cursive, and that we’re checking our spelling is the best it can be too.

Shared Reading

In Year 5 we are working really hard on our retrieval and inference skills. We are also learning new skills to answer a range of comprehension style questions in our shared reading sessions. Our author of the term is Jacqueline Wilson.

Maths

This half term we are looking at Fractions and Multiplication and Division.

Topic – Geography Focus

This half term we are working on our Geography skills and North and South America.

RE

This half term we’ll be looking at Jesus as a teacher.

Science

This half term we are looking at Earth and Space followed by materials.

Art

It’s time to get creative in our street art project

PE

In PE we will develop our badminton skills and continue with swimming.

Music

In Music we will be continuing with our new music scheme.

Computing

This half term we are looking at how to design games.

Spanish

This half term focuses on shopping for different fruit and vegetables and learning how to ask for them with a price in the shop.

Heartsmart

Within Heartsmart we are introducing how to keep our hearts healthy.

Trips – 

We will be visiting the boat museum in March for Science activities. More details to follow!

Look on our homework tab for all home learning links to support your child’s learning.