Beech Class - Year 5 and Year 6 2025 - 2026

Teachers: Mrs Watts / Mr Lewis   

Teaching Assistants: Mrs Davis

Welcome to Beech Class

Spring Term

This term in English, we will be reading the graphic novel The Hound of the Baskervilles to inspire our writing. We will explore character, atmosphere, and suspense to develop engaging narrative writing skills.

Maths - We are using White Rose maths scheme which children are familiar with.

In Science, we will explore Earth and space, learning about day and night and the movement of the Earth, planets, and the Moon.

Computing - As always, we will keep revisiting online safety.  

In PE, we will be developing our hockey skills on Wednesdays, focusing on teamwork, coordination, and game play and football on a Friday. Please make sure PE kits are brought in every Monday.

In RE we will be learning about religious journeys and then various beliefs about the beginning of the world.

In History, we will learn about what life was like during Tudor times, exploring daily life, homes, and important events.

The work of artist Hundertwasser will be explored during our Art lessons, using his style to inspire creative designs.

In Music, we will explore Indian music using GarageBand, with a focus on creating and performing our own pieces.

PSHE – We continue with ‘My Happy Mind’ and also be learning about growth and change in life.

 Mrs Watts

hwatts@stannesfulshaw.net 

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