Welcome to Year 5
Meet the Staff:
Class Teacher: Emma Venkatachellum
Teaching Assistant: Beenu Shukla
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Year 5 – Term 3 Topic: Polar Regions
We are excited to begin the Spring term with an inspiring and challenging topic in Year 5: Polar Regions. This theme allows pupils to explore some of the most extreme and fascinating environments on Earth, while developing their geographical knowledge, curiosity and resilience as learners.
English
Our core text this term is Ice Trap! Shackleton’s Incredible Expedition, a powerful non-fiction account set in Antarctica. The text supports rich discussion and encourages pupils to think deeply about leadership, perseverance and teamwork.
Using this text, pupils will:
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Write letters for different purposes and audiences
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Explore, write and perform poetry
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Write soliloquies in the role of Ernest Shackleton, developing voice and empathy
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Take part in a weekly grammar focus to strengthen accuracy, sentence structure and control in writing
Children will be encouraged to plan, draft, edit and improve their work, building confidence and independence as writers.
Geography
In Geography, children will deepen their understanding of the world by:
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Exploring a range of biomes and how they differ
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Studying the key geographical features of the Arctic and Antarctica
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Developing an understanding of how location and climate influence landscapes, wildlife and human activity
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Using maps, diagrams and data to compare polar regions with other parts of the world
Art
In Art, pupils will take inspiration from animals found in the polar regions. They will:
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Develop their printing techniques
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Experiment with pattern, texture and colour
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Create thoughtful, expressive artwork linked to their topic learningMaths
In Maths, pupils will be developing their understanding of number through:
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Adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions
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Learning about decimals and percentages
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Converting fractions into decimals
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Exploring the connections between fractions, decimals and percentages
Pupils will be encouraged to explain their thinking clearly and apply their learning to a range of problem-solving and reasoning activities.
Science
Our Science topic this term is Forces. Children will investigate:
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How different forces act on objects
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How forces affect movement in a range of contexts
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Real-life examples of forces at work
Through practical investigations, pupils will develop enquiry skills and learn how to record and explain their findings.
Religious Education
In RE, pupils will be learning about Islam, developing their understanding of key beliefs, practices and values. This supports respect, curiosity and appreciation of different cultures and faiths.
Weekly Timetable Highlights
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PE: Wednesday (children should come to school wearing their PE kit)
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Spanish: Friday
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Music: Samba drumming every Friday
Supporting Learning at Home
You can support your child’s learning by:
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Ensuring they read their Accelerated Reader book for at least 30 minutes every day
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Practising weekly spellings sent home
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Supporting regular completion of IXL homework
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Checking ClassDojo for updates, messages and reminders
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a fantastic term of learning in Year 5 and are excited to see the progress pupils will make across the curriculum.
Warmest regards,
The Year 5 Team
We’re looking forward to another term of deep thinking, bold creativity, and joyful learning. If you have any questions or would like to speak to us, please feel free to get in touch.