Welcome Back to Autumn 2! 🍂📚
Welcome back, Year 5! I hope everyone had a fantastic half-term break. I am excited to welcome everyone back for another busy and exciting half term full of new learning!
As we head into Autumn 2, the countdown to Christmas is officially on! 🎄 We have lots to look forward to, so here is a little look at what we will be getting up to.
✍️ English
In English, we will be exploring information texts, focusing on sprites, elves and pixies. The children will have opportunities to discover fascinating facts, explore the features of information writing and develop their own writing skills. We are looking forward to seeing the creativity and imagination they bring to this topic!
🔢 Maths
We will begin the half term by focusing on multiplication and division, building our confidence and developing our understanding of different methods and strategies.
🔬 Science
We are launching our new science topic: Forces! The children will explore different types of forces and begin to develop their understanding of gravity and how it affects the world around us. We are excited to investigate these fascinating scientific ideas and encourage lots of curiosity and questioning.
🎨 RE
In RE, our focus will be on expressive arts. We will explore how creativity and different forms of artistic expression can communicate beliefs.
🌍 Geography
Our geography topic this half term is Biomes. We will be learning about the different biomes found around the world, exploring their characteristics, climates, plants and animals, and discovering how environments differ across the planet.
💻 Computing
In computing, we will be developing our understanding of algorithms. The children will explore how instructions are used to solve problems and how information can be encoded, helping them to build their computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
🤝 AREP
This half term, we will be starting our Anti-Racism Education Programme (AREP) in place of our usual Jigsaw sessions. This programme will provide opportunities for the children to explore important themes around equality, respect, fairness and inclusion, helping us to continue building a kind, supportive and inclusive classroom community.
Physical Education
PE is still on a Wednesday and Friday so please ensure you have your kits in for those sessions!
📚 Our First Year 5 Trip of the Year – The Library!
We are delighted to share that Year 5 will be visiting the library on 9th November for our first trip of the school year!
We are looking for parent volunteers who may be able to come along and support us on the visit. If you are available and would like to help, we would be very grateful for your support.
Important information:
- Date: 9th November
- Time: 2:00–2:45 pm
- Return: We will be back at school before the usual pick-up time.
If you are able to volunteer, please let us know. Thank you in advance for helping us make this a successful and enjoyable visit for the children!
🍁 Looking Ahead
It is certainly going to be a busy half term, but we are looking forward to all the exciting learning and experiences ahead. After a well-needed break, we are ready to get stuck into our new topics, work hard, challenge ourselves and continue making fantastic progress together.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We hope everyone has a wonderful start to Autumn 2, and we cannot wait to see what this half term brings!
Here’s to a fantastic half term in Hamilton Class! ⭐