Owls

Welcome to the Owl's class page.

A very warm welcome to the Owls class page and also to Year 5! 

If you ever have any questions, please feel welcome to chat with us at drop-off or pick-up or send a quick note to the school office. 

Below is an overview of the topics and subjects we will be exploring together this term. 

• English: We will be diving into some wonderful texts, including 'The Book of Hopes', 'The Ice Bear' and '101 Things to do to become a Superhero' as well as writing a persuasive text inspired by the RSPB.  Through these, the children will learn to write their own engaging stories, create their own superhero and choose a topic of their own to write a persuasive letter about. We'll also be helping the children build strong writing foundations – focusing on comfortable pen control, clear letter formation and crafting full, accurate sentences. 

• Maths: In Maths, we’ll be exploring place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. Regular practise with times tables and number bonds at home will give your child a huge boost with these topics. 

• Reading: We start whole-class reading with Shackleton’s Journey by William Grill, following the legendary 1914 Antarctic expedition, before heading to Ancient Egypt with Emma Carroll’s mystery Secrets of a Sun King. Together, these books will boost the children's reading comprehension, expand their vocabulary and explore how authors build suspense and atmosphere. 

• Science: In Science, we’re stepping into the shoes of iconic thinkers like Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei to explore the world of forces. Through hands-on experiments, the children will investigate gravity, mass, weight and friction. 

• History: In History, we are travelling back to the 8th century to discover the iconic Round City of Baghdad. The children will explore the famous House of Wisdom – a grand library where scholars translated global knowledge, made ground-breaking discoveries and preserved human history. 

• Geography: Our Geography topic tackles a vital real-world question: Why is California so thirsty? The children will investigate the state's climate challenges, drought and the huge demand from thirsty crops like almonds. They will also learn about engineering feats like the California Aqueduct. 

• Religious Education: In Religious Education, we will study key Stories of the Prophets within Islamic tradition. The children will explore narratives of faith, trust and perseverance, including the story of the Great Flood, Ibrahim's steadfast call and Musa listening to God. Through these accounts, we will discuss moral lessons, sacred texts and shared themes across world faiths. 

• Design & Technology: In DT we are entering the kitchen! Exploring Middle Eastern and Danish cuisine, the children will learn what different cultures can teach us about healthy, balanced diets. They’ll roll up their sleeves to bake traditional flatbreads from scratch and master essential culinary techniques to craft some delicious dishes. 

• French: The children will continue to develop their language skills, focusing on French phonics, vocabulary and grammar. 

Important Weekly Reminders 

• PE Days: TBC when our PE days will take place. Please ensure your child has their full PE kit in school on these days. 

If you ever have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us!