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English

This half term, Year 5 are reading the book “The lion, the witch and the wardrobe” by C.S.Lewis. We will be doing a range of writing including a biography and narrative writing.

Maths

This term in Maths we will be starting off our Maths learning with fractions and decimals, and building up later in the term to then look at prime numbers, factors, squares and cube numbers.

 Science

This half term’s science topic is living things and their habitats. The children will be learning about different plants and animals, as well as their characteristics and their living environments.

History

This term in our History unit we will be moving on to learn about the French Revolution. We will be looking at the monarchy during this time as well as Napoleon becoming emperor of France.

 Geography

In Geography we will be looking at East Anglia, Yorkshire and the Midlands and the different purposes of the land in these regions. We will also be learning about the human Geography within these areas and the similarities and differences.

 Art

This half term in Art we will be looking at Art from Western Africa. We will looking at a range of different sculptures as well as the different materials and media that have been used.

Music

For this term in music we will be focusing on the genre of West African drumming. The children will be learning and developing skills on layering music using untuned percussion instruments and chanting to create syncopated rhythms.

RE

This half term in Religious Education the children will be looking at good and evil as a theme and developing understanding of morality and different view points.

 PSHE

In PSHE this term we have an exciting opportunity with Brain Buddies coming into school to help the children. Within this, the children will be developing their understanding of feelings and developing their own skills and tool kit to be able to manage their emotions.

 PE

This half term, year 5 will be exploring the creativity of gymnastics and developing different balances and skills within this.

In our class you will find:

Class Teacher: Miss Moyle

HLTA: Mrs Courtnell

Teaching Assistants: Miss Bircham

Contact Us: year5@st-johns-pri.cambs.sch.uk

Our PE days will be: Friday