Welcome to Rowan Class 

This half term we will centre our learning around the theme of ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’. We will start the half term with science, where we will be looking at Space as we answer our inquiry question; 

“Why does the Earth move?” 

We have lots more exciting opportunities planned, including a Space Dome experience. This term in Year 5, we’ll blast off into our Space topic, exploring the planets in order from tiny Mercury all the way out to icy Neptune. We’ll discover how the Earth, Sun, and Moon orbit each other to create day, night, and the changing seasons, and investigate the fascinating phases of the Moon. Get ready for an out-of-this-world journey through our solar system! 

In Year 5 Maths, we’ll dive deep into place value, exploring numbers up to 1,000,000 and learning how each digit has its own special role. We’ll also sharpen our skills with addition and subtraction, solving tricky problems using efficient mental and written methods. 

Towards the end of the half term we’ll unleash our creativity by sculpting a dragon’s eye from clay, using different techniques to bring it to life with amazing textures and details. We’ll also become Earth explorers, investigating volcanoes and earthquakes before a crazy finale of erupting our very own fiery volcanoes. It’s going to be an explosive adventure of Art, Science and Geography. 

For homework this half term, you’ll have a homework grid to explore! Every day, we’d like you to keep up with your reading, Times Tables Rock Stars, and spellings. Across the half term, you can also choose from a range of fun activities to complete at home and then share with us in school – we love celebrating your amazing achievements! 

In Year 5, our PE days are on Tuesday and Friday each week, please ensure that your child’s kit is in school each day. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Mrs Bird and Mrs Walters