Welcome to Year 5!

Mrs Wilson

Mrs Kovacs  

Fridays: Mrs Hodges

Autumn 2 - ‘Why does population change?’

This half-term, our research question is, 'Why does population change?' We will consider how and why populations change over time and across the world.

We will begin by investigating global population distribution, looking at why some places are densely populated while others are sparsely populated. Children then learn about birth rates, death rates and migration, and how these factors affect population growth and decline. They also examine the impact of climate change on populations, including how environmental changes can force people to move. Finally, pupils consider how growing populations affect the environment and discuss ways to ensure there are enough resources, such as food, for everyone in the future.

Curriculum Newsletter - Please click here for this half-term's curriculum newsletter.

Jigsaw PSHE - Celebrating Difference

In this unit, the children think and talk about the year ahead, goals they could set for themselves as well as the challenges they may face. They learn and talk about their rights and responsibilities as a member of their class, school, wider community and the country they live in. The children talk about their own behaviour and its impact on a group as well as choices, rewards, consequences and the feelings associated with each. They also talk about democracy, how it benefits the school and how they can contribute towards it. 

There is a wonderful website below that is useful for your child and for you as a parent. It has games and information about feelings, health, illnesses and sections on body image, mental health and much more. There is also a section for you, the parent, to refer to for information on the school nurse and it shows local Solihull support services.

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Dance Mat Typing - Learn to type the fun way!