Writing text : As writers we will be creating their own traditional fairytale based on the text, Grimm Tales for Young & Old by Phillip Pullman.

Reading Comprehension: As readers we will be developing our reading skills in decoding, inference and sequencing. We will be using a range of Y5/6 text to explore characters and themes.

Maths: As mathematicians,  we will continue developing number skills and fluency through a range of activities using real life topics such as going on holiday and shopping.

Science: As scientists, we will be using their prior knowledge of health and exploring factors that will impact health and fitness. Children will research and investigate the circulatory system. Children will conduct investigations to analyse the effects of exercise on the heart.

Religious Education:  As theologists we will be investigating Christianity. Our question is: Why do some people believe in God and some not?

French: As linguists, we will be learning about Clothes. By the end of this unit pupils will have the knowledge and skills to present both orally and in written form about what they are wearing and describing garments in French. 

Computing: As computers, the children will visit their prior learning about data logging and collection before learning about how data can be recorded in tables.  They will learn the key features of spreadsheets and how to sort and filter their data.

Geography: As geographers we will be exploring the city of London.  Based around the Year 6 residential, the children will explore the land marks, Parliament, underground  and history of this iconic city.

History: As historians, we will be exploring the Battle of Britain at the beginning of WW2, where Britain fought with the Germans for command of the skies above Britain. Next, children will explore the Blitz, children during WW2 and key events.

Design & Technology: Digital World - Navigating the World. As designers, children will write a program to include multiple functions as part of a navigation device. They will develop 3D CAD skills to produce a virtual model.

Music: As musicians, we will be exploring the difference between rap and beat poetry.

Art: Focus: Drawing - As artists, we will continue our drawing journey  this term by using their observational skills to draw a crumpled bag.  We will look carefully at the shape and shadow of the bag and consider how we can create this accurately. We will be reflecting on the drawing skills the children have developed (line, tone, texture and perspective), and the different mediums for drawing including pencils and charcoal.  They will select a combination of these to develop ideas from sketchbooks to finished artwork.

PE: As athletes, we will be developing skills in throwing, running and jumping in Athletics.