Teacher: Mr Thirsk, Mrs St-Hill
TA: Miss Thompson
Summer Term 2026:
We have been really engaged in our writing this term so far, we have been exploring the book ‘Can we save the Tiger?’ by Martin Jenkins. We have been learning about how many incredible animals of our planet are becoming endangered or are now extinct….which means we’ll never see them again!
We also had a very special visit from Gaunlet Birds of prey, who came to talk to talk to use about some birds, but to talk to us particularly about the vulture. We are currently writing a persuasive speech to save the vulture!
We have been extremely passionate with our writing and keen to get the message across that we must act now, before it is too late for the vulture!
We also had a special delivery to our class… Vinny the Vulture!
We have been working hard on our arithmetic skills, and tried hard to apply these skills in our Summer assessments!
We have been learning about the life cycles of plants, mammals and amphibians, insects and birds.
In our R.E sessions we have been exploring the theme: What can be done to reduce racism? Can religion help? We have been learning what the words prejudice, discrimination and racism actually mean, and looking at examples of these. We have talked about our own experiences and listened to others experiences. We have acted very maturely in these sessions, and we are trying hard to promote the value of showing respect to our class peers and everyone around us.
In Art, we are currently exploring street art, and looking the Graffiti artist, Banksy’s work. We are working on creating our own ‘tag’ which graffiti artists have, and are going to create our own unique Graffiti art linked to our Literacy unit – saving the vulture, as like Banksy we want to send an important message through our art.
In DT we have been having fun making Kalimbas
In Computing we are learning create 3D models and make reels to share online.
In PSHE, with Ms K we have been exploring strategies to help us deal with different emotions we experience, we worked in Teams to create posters to represent the groups collaborative learning.
We have been learning vocabulary linked to the Romans in French
E.g. Des esclaves means slaves
We have been practising singing in unison and in three parts to the song celebration!
| Year/
Term |
TOPIC NAME | Science
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History
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Geography
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Art and DT
RRSA Articles 13, 31
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PSHE
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RE
RRSA Article 14
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Computing
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Music
RRSA Articles, 13, 31
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PE
RRSA Articles 13, 24, 31
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MFL
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| Year 5
SUMMER |
Magical Monarchs | Animals Including Humans Y5
RRSA Articles 6, 7, 8, 24, 27
Living Things & Their Habitats Y5 |
English / British Kings and Queens
Chronology Comparisons between different periods Examine and evaluate sources Give reasons for events RRSA Articles 17, 27
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The United Kingdom
Compare cities (London, Paris, New York and Manchester) Name / locate Maps & keys Time zones Human and physical features
Comparative local study RRSA Article 27
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Art- Street Art with Banksy
Banksy (PB Street Art Unit)
DT – Building Bridges (PB Unit, London, Paris, NY focus)
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Keeping Safe – Dares, Habits, Influences
BV – Rule of Law
RSE – Puberty, Relationships, Unwanted touch |
What can be Done to Reduce Racism? Can Religion Help? | Cre8 IT Graphical modelling
Cre8 IT creating digital media to use online |
Summer 1
At the Movies
Summer 2 Celebration |
Orienteering
Netball
Athletics
Fitness |
Sum 1- My Home
Sum 2- Romans |
Homework Leaflet-Homework leaflet
Class newsletter Yr 5 Summer 2026
year 5 Topic Web Magical Monarchs 2026
