Year 5 - Pine Marten Class

Welcome to Pine Marten class

Class Teacher: Mr Hawthorne-Nelson.

Teaching Assistant: Ms Warrener 

 

Term 4 – Year 5 Overview

Spring will soon be here. Time to spring into action for another fun-filled term of learning.

English

In English, we will be reading Mark of the Cyclops by Saviour Pirotta. This thrilling detective story, inspired by Greek mythology, will immerse us in adventure and ancient Greek legends.The text will help students to:

• Explore narrative structure and character development
• Write their own myth-inspired stories
• Study and perform poetry linked to mythological themes
• Develop descriptive and figurative language
• Improve editing and drafting skills

We will focus on how authors build tension, create atmosphere, and weave varying themes into their writing.

Science – Life Cycles

In Science, we will investigate the life cycles of a variety of living things, including:

• Plants
• Mammals
• Birds
• Amphibians
• Insects

Children will compare similarities and differences between life cycles, explore processes such as metamorphosis, and understand how living things grow, reproduce and change over time.

History – Ancient Greece

We will explore:

• The legacy of Greek civilisation
• The origins of democracy and how it influenced modern government
• Daily life in Ancient Greece
• Greek gods and goddesses and their cultural significance

Children will learn how Ancient Greece has shaped the modern world, from politics and philosophy to art and storytelling.

Design & Technology – Cooking and Nutrition

In D&T, we will focus on cooking and nutrition. Pupils will:

• Learn about balanced diets
• Understand where food comes from
• Develop food preparation skills
• Design and create their own recipes

We will encourage creativity, healthy choices, and safe kitchen practices.

Maths and Reading

We will continue to combine both Otter and Pine Martin classes to enhance learning and understanding in both core subjects whilst following the National Curriculum.

Pine Martin class will continue with PE on Mondays after lunch and will be outside learning skills and playing football.

We are looking forward to a busy and inspiring term full of creativity, discovery, and thoughtful discussion!

P.E

P.E. is on Mondays. Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit.

Forest School

Please check Dojo for up-to-date information on Forest School this term.

The Term 4 vocabulary sheets below will help you to know more about what your child will be learning this term.

Teachers can be contacted via Class Dojo if you have any questions or queries regarding the home learning.

Please click here to access extra phonics, reading and spelling resources.

Please click here to access links to other useful home learning resources published online.

If you are unsure of any log in details please contact the teacher through Class Dojo or email office@pilgrims-way.kent.sch.uk