Spring 2026
Year 5
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Welcome back!
Welcome back!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break with your families. It was lovely to welcome the children back for a new term. Please find below an overview of what the children will be learning this year in the Spring term.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break with your families. It was lovely to welcome the children back for a new term. Please find below an overview of what the children will be learning this year in the Spring term.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to catch me at the end of the school day or email me on my school email – ebrett@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk.
As readers and writers, we will build our non-fiction skills through researching and writing a biography of David Attenborough, exploring his life, achievements and contributions to the natural world. Later in the term, we will move on to a narrative unit based on The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie, where we will explore the key features of the genre while continuing to develop our spelling, punctuation and grammar skills, as well as expanding our vocabulary and editing skills.
As readers and writers, we will build our non-fiction skills through researching and writing a biography of David Attenborough, exploring his life, achievements and contributions to the natural world. Later in the term, we will move on to a narrative unit based on The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie, where we will explore the key features of the genre while continuing to develop our spelling, punctuation and grammar skills, as well as expanding our vocabulary and editing skills.
As mathematicians, we will learn about: equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions by whole numbers, fraction problem solving, converting units of measure, area, volume and capacity, percentages as well as 2-D and 3-D shapes.
As mathematicians, we will learn about: equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions by whole numbers, fraction problem solving, converting units of measure, area, volume and capacity, percentages as well as 2-D and 3-D shapes.
As scientists, we will learn about Earth and Space. We will explore the movement of the Earth, Sun and Moon, investigate day and night, and understand how the Moon’s phases occur. We will also learn about the Solar System, including the order and relative positions of the planets, and develop our scientific skills by using models, observations and evidence to explain what we observe.
As scientists, we will learn about Earth and Space. We will explore the movement of the Earth, Sun and Moon, investigate day and night, and understand how the Moon’s phases occur. We will also learn about the Solar System, including the order and relative positions of the planets, and develop our scientific skills by using models, observations and evidence to explain what we observe.
In the second half of the term, we will move onto our ‘Animals including humans’ unit.
In the second half of the term, we will move onto our ‘Animals including humans’ unit.
As computer scientists, we will use Google Drawings to understand that vector images are made up of shapes. We will learn how to use the different drawing tools and how images are created in layers. We will also explore the ways in which images can be grouped and duplicated to create more complex pieces of work, developing our creativity as well as our digital design skills.
As computer scientists, we will use Google Drawings to understand that vector images are made up of shapes. We will learn how to use the different drawing tools and how images are created in layers. We will also explore the ways in which images can be grouped and duplicated to create more complex pieces of work, developing our creativity as well as our digital design skills.
As geographers, we will explore how natural disasters affect people and places through our Volcanoes and Earthquakes topic. We will learn about the causes of volcanoes and earthquakes, where they occur around the world, and the impact they have on human life and the environment. We will consider how communities can prepare for, respond to and recover from these natural hazards.
As geographers, we will explore how natural disasters affect people and places through our Volcanoes and Earthquakes topic. We will learn about the causes of volcanoes and earthquakes, where they occur around the world, and the impact they have on human life and the environment. We will consider how communities can prepare for, respond to and recover from these natural hazards.
Website to support learning:
Website to support learning:
Username: Y5TG & Password: Y5TGOZ
Username: Y5TG & Password: Y5TGOZ
As historians, we will learn about the Tudor period and explore the impact it has had on modern Britain. We will study key Tudor monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, examine daily life during Tudor times, and consider how events from this period have shaped British society and religion today.
As historians, we will learn about the Tudor period and explore the impact it has had on modern Britain. We will study key Tudor monarchs, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, examine daily life during Tudor times, and consider how events from this period have shaped British society and religion today.
As artists, we will explore the built environment through drawing and printmaking. We will learn about the work of Zaha Hadid, creatively present research on the artist Hundertwasser, and explore the symbolism used in monument design.
As artists, we will explore the built environment through drawing and printmaking. We will learn about the work of Zaha Hadid, creatively present research on the artist Hundertwasser, and explore the symbolism used in monument design.
As designers, we will create a four-page pop-up storybook and incorporate a range of functional mechanisms, including levers, sliders, layers and spacers, to create the illusion of movement through interaction.
As designers, we will create a four-page pop-up storybook and incorporate a range of functional mechanisms, including levers, sliders, layers and spacers, to create the illusion of movement through interaction.
In Relationship and Health Education, we will learn about managing risk, including online safety, explore attitudes and norms around the use of legal drugs such as tobacco and alcohol, and develop our decision-making skills.
In Relationship and Health Education, we will learn about managing risk, including online safety, explore attitudes and norms around the use of legal drugs such as tobacco and alcohol, and develop our decision-making skills.
As learners of religion, we will explore the concept of Moksha in Hinduism and consider the spiritual pathways described in Hindu scriptures that lead towards it. We will learn about key ideas such as dharma, karma and bhakti, and examine how different paths, such as knowledge, devotion and good actions - guide believers in their spiritual journey.
As learners of religion, we will explore the concept of Moksha in Hinduism and consider the spiritual pathways described in Hindu scriptures that lead towards it. We will learn about key ideas such as dharma, karma and bhakti, and examine how different paths, such as knowledge, devotion and good actions - guide believers in their spiritual journey.
In French, we will build our vocabulary linked to family, pets and home and use this language in short spoken sentences.
In French, we will build our vocabulary linked to family, pets and home and use this language in short spoken sentences.
As musicians, we will find pulse and rhythm, and discuss pitch in different songs. We will learn about classic rock music and perform the song 'Livin' On A Prayer' by Bon Jovi.
As musicians, we will find pulse and rhythm, and discuss pitch in different songs. We will learn about classic rock music and perform the song 'Livin' On A Prayer' by Bon Jovi.
As athletes, we will take part in dodgeball, developing our teamwork, agility and coordination. We will practise catching and dodging skills, learn to apply tactics in game situations, and build resilience and sportsmanship through competitive play.
As athletes, we will take part in dodgeball, developing our teamwork, agility and coordination. We will practise catching and dodging skills, learn to apply tactics in game situations, and build resilience and sportsmanship through competitive play.
Year 5 will also take part in swimming lessons on Wednesday afternoons, with a focus on water safety and developing swimming skills.
This term we will be focusing on the essential skills Aiming High, Creativity and Staying Positive.
Click here for more information about Skills Builder.
Skills Builder has a resource platform dedicated to helping parents and carers to build their child’s essential skills at home: Skills Builder Homezone (skillsbuilder.org/homezone).
Home learning will continue to be set online every Friday.
Home learning will continue to be set online every Friday.
We are also continuing our drive to encourage more children to read for pleasure. Research shows a positive link between reading frequency and enjoyment and educational attainment. Please ensure that your child is engaging with 15-20 minutes reading everyday. It is really helpful if you can take some time to read with your child and ask questions about what they have read. This will help to support their developing comprehension skills. When your child finishes reading a book, they will have the opportunity to complete an Accelerated Reader quiz at school.
We are also continuing our drive to encourage more children to read for pleasure. Research shows a positive link between reading frequency and enjoyment and educational attainment. Please ensure that your child is engaging with 15-20 minutes reading everyday. It is really helpful if you can take some time to read with your child and ask questions about what they have read. This will help to support their developing comprehension skills. When your child finishes reading a book, they will have the opportunity to complete an Accelerated Reader quiz at school.
Our primary concern is that children are happy in school so please do feel free to contact us if they are experiencing any difficulties so that we can offer any support that they might need. Thank you for your continued support.
Our primary concern is that children are happy in school so please do feel free to contact us if they are experiencing any difficulties so that we can offer any support that they might need. Thank you for your continued support.
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