St John's Church of England Primary School

Year 5/6 Spring Term 2

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we continue the Spring term, we wanted to take the opportunity to share with you the learning experiences your children will be engaging in!

In Literacy, the children will be looking at persuasive writing through the book ‘The Not Bad Animals’, where they will be writing in character to save the bad reputations of certain animals.

In Maths, we continue to build on our key arithmetic skills, still with a focus on fractions, decimals, and percentages, as well exploring the wider areas of measures, shape and space.

Our RE lessons will centre on the impact of religious beliefs in combating racism in society today. This important topic will help foster understanding and respect among our students.

In Science, we are continuing our journey exploring growth and changes in animals, including humans, as well as learning about the life cycles of various living things.

In Geography, we are investigating the global cocoa trade and the significance of the Fair Trade movement. This will help our students understand the importance of ethical consumption.

Lastly, in Computing, we are diving into the world of coding, highlighting its crucial role in our lives today.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to an engaging half term ahead!

The Upper Key Stage 2 Team