Welcome to Barn Owls!

Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs Mitchell

Spring 1 2026

Here are some of the highlights of our curriculum this half term:

English: Our reading and writing will mostly be based on the book 'Stormbreaker' by Anthony Horowitz.

Maths: Negative numbers, multiplication by partitioning and area.

Science: Forces: Children in Year 5 explore how forces affect the movement of objects, including gravity, friction, air resistance and water resistance. They also investigate how mechanisms such as levers, pulleys and gears allow smaller forces to have a greater effect.

History: Should secrets from the past be shared with the world? The Mayans: secrets of the past.

DT: Children learn how simple mechanisms such as pulleys and levers can change the direction, speed or force of movement. They will also create their own pulleys.

Spanish: Hábitats (Habitats)

Other key information for Year 5

PE - Tuesday and Thursday.

Please come to school in school PE kit - shorts or tracksuit bottoms in cold weather, white polo shirt or t-shirt, a school jumper and trainers. Please make sure long hair is tied back and jewellery is not worn/ stud earrings taped up.

Home learning -

Reading: Please read at least 3 times a week and get your reading logs signed by an adult. Bring it to school in your book bag every day and it will be checked at least once a week by an adult to be rewarded with house points.

Maths: TTRockstars.

Spelling Shed: Spelling Shed practice at least 3 times a week. 

What to bring to school each day - Lunch box (unless your child is having a school packed lunch), water bottle and your home learning pack (reading book and reading log)

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