Mr Scott
Teacher
My favourite books are the Hunger Games Trilogy. This trilogy is an absolute blockbuster, full of twists and turns, huge interesting characters and plenty of action! The character of Katniss is incredibly brave and uses her ingenuity, cunning and friendship to overcome the huge obstacles in her way; mainly a corrupt system that needs revolution! It's often disturbing, but it certainly will hold the attention of even the most reluctant reader.
Mrs Manton
Support Staff
Hi my favourite books are by Road Dahl, I enjoy reading them all especially The Twits. The books are all written with humour and the characters come alive as you read them. It's easy to imagine the Twits with the level of description and imagination used to describe them. It's funny from front to back cover and is a great read for all adults and children.
Summer 2
We’ve made it to the final half term of the year – and what a busy and exciting one it’s set to be! Our topic this half term is Trade and Economics, where we’ll be exploring what the UK trades, who we trade with and the impact global trade has on people and the planet. We’ll also be finding out about Fair Trade and globalisation, and even learning about trade links with countries like El Salvador. By the end of the topic, we’ll be able to explain how trade connects us to the wider world and why it matters.
In RE, we’ll be learning about Humanism. We’ll explore what Humanists believe, how their values compare with Christianity and have a go at creating our own code for living based on kindness, fairness and respect.
Computing will focus on writing blogs. We’ll learn what makes a blog successful, plan and write our own posts, and even customise them to suit different audiences – all while learning about staying safe and respectful online.
In DT, we’ll be getting creative with textiles! Our big challenge is to design and make our own eco-friendly footwear using sustainable materials like coir and natural fibres. We’ll learn about fast fashion, how fabric is made and why environmentally conscious design is more important than ever.
PE this half term is all about athletics. We’ll be refining our skills in sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing, as well as working on stamina and teamwork during relay races.
Our Science learning continues with evolution and inheritance. We’ll be exploring how traits are passed down through generations, how animals adapt to their environments, and what the fossil record tells us about how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.
In PSHE, our focus is Changing Me. Year 5s will be learning about the changes that happen during puberty and how to look after their physical and emotional health. Year 6 will be thinking ahead to secondary school, building confidence, understanding relationships, and talking about how to manage change and new challenges.
Music will bring the year to a close with plenty of performance practice! Year 5 will be consolidating their learning with the unit Reflect, Rewind, Replay, while Year 6 will be busy rehearsing for their leavers’ production of Pirates of the Curry Bean – we can’t wait to see the show!
In French, Year 5 will continue to learn about French-speaking countries and how to describe them. Year 6 will be learning how to talk about their daily routines and school subjects, and also exploring how France celebrates Bastille Day.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic finish to the school year – full of learning, laughter and special memories!