Spring - 2-1 -Jellyfish 

History - Leisure and Entertainment

PSHE

Next half term in PSHE, we will be exploring important topics to help pupils stay safe and make positive choices. Our focus will include “Say No to Bullying” (SEAL), understanding how to keep safe and manage risk when things go wrong (Year 5), and learning about sensitive issues such as CSE, transgender awareness, and domestic violence. We will also continue to develop online safety skills, including how to respond to inappropriate messages.

English

To start with, we will concentrate on listening to a type of poem called a limerick and then create our own. We will then complete a piece of persuasive writing linked to no pens or pencils day. After this, we will explore play scripts and write one of our own linked to our shared text Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. Next, we will create a character description also linked to our shared text. Lastly, we will complete some writing activities around Valentine's Day. 

Maths

At the beginning of the half term in maths we will be focusing on multiplication and division. We will practise using formal written methods and then solve problems using the methods. After this, we will solve problems involving fractions including converting mixed numbers to improper fractions. Lastly, we will solve problems involving number sequences and fractions. 

Science

In science this half term we will be learning about the earth and space. We will begin by exploring the different planets in the solar system. After this, we will look at the movement of the earth and other planets. Finally, we will learn about day and night.

History 

During history this half term, we will be focusing on leisure and entertainment in the UK and how it has changed over time. Children will learn about different things such as football, the cinema, and technology and how they have developed over time.  

RE

Next half term in RE, we will explore the question: “Should we forgive others?” Pupils will learn about Christian beliefs and teachings on forgiveness, reflecting on how these ideas influence the way people live and behave. 

Alongside all of this brilliant learning we will also be developing our skills through art, DT, PE, food technology and computing. For more information please see the long-term plan (LTP) and twitter for daily updates.