Trewirgie Junior School


Our Topic for the Autumn Term 2024 is....

'How can we shape our future?'

‘HOW CAN WE SHAPE OUR FUTURE?’

 

"I have learned you are never too small to make a difference."  - Greta Thunberg.

 

During the Autumn Term, Year 5 will be learning about the causes and implications of climate change and investigating how they can undo damage that is ruining the planet. Climate change is here, and it is real. As its impact intensifies over time, it is the children and young people of today who will face the worst effects and therefore the children will learn how crucial their role is in shaping the futurefor generations to come.

 

Each class will be themed accordingly and decorated as:

 

5S (Mrs Richards) – Green Energy and Rewilding

 

5T (Mrs Thompson)– Deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest

 

5D (Miss Davies) – Sea Pollution

 

“The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions. All we have to do is to wake up and change.” - Greta Thunberg.

 

In science, the children will be learning about why climate change occurs and how it impacts on the natural world, such as the devastation to sea ice in the Arctic. The classification of animals will be explored and how climate change is affecting their habitats and reproduction, leading to extinction or risk of extinction to certain species. Furthermore, they will also be looking into renewable energy and why it is pivotal in improving the climate of our world. The children will also investigate wind resistance and the forces acting on a turbine. In DT, the children will apply their knowledge of wind resistance to make wind turbines out of wood with joins. In art, the children will develop their sculpting technique by creating realistic sculptures of polar bears. In geography, climate change is explored through learning about the ocean conveyor belt and how it is damaged by climate change.

 

 

Throughout this topic, there will be milestones which will evolve from the learning that takes place and lead up to a meaningful legacy project. These milestones will include designing and making artwork using the medium of felt and clay to illustrate the impact of climate change. This contributes to the children’s legacy project of organising and hosting their own art exhibition at Kresen Kernow, with donations being accepted to a charity of the children’s choice.  

 

Article 12: The right for children to have their own views.

Every child has the right to say what they think in all matters affecting them and to have their views taken seriously. Climate change is a huge issue that is affecting our planet. This term, we are using our voices to help others to make simple changes to save and protect our planet.

 

“The final chapter is ours to write. We know what we need to do. What happens next is up to us.”David Attenborough.

 

 

 

Home Learning 

Every three weeks the children will be introduced to a new home learning challenge. These will be shared with you on Class Dojo. Each question will have a range of suggestions as to how they can share their understanding of each. They can select any way of demonstrating their understanding.

 

Across the term we hope that your child is curious enough to extend and deepen their learning and understanding further. Every three weeks certificates are awarded for work that shows innovation, creativity, depth of learning or original thinking.  

 

Please share any of their work on Class Dojo or bring into school with them. 

Here is some other important information 
Top tips to stay safe online  Parent guide to online safety End of year expectations 
Welcome to the Year 5 Team

Mrs Richards

Class teacher 5R

Year group lead

History lead

 

Miss Davies 

Class teacher 5D

Year 5 Curriculum lead


  

 Mrs Thomson

Class teacher 5T 

PE lead

 

Salamone 

maths and English teacher

 

If you have any concerns about your child's learning or wellbeing please speak to your child's class teacher in the first instance. You can contact them at the end of the school day, by messaging them on class Dojo, or contacting the school office.  Please note that this Class Dojo is not checked after 5pm, weekends or during the school holidays.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


  

 

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