Oak Class - Year 5 and Year 6 2025 - 2026

Mr Parker

Miss Speakman

Meet the Team:

Mr Parker - Class teacher

Pathways Spring 2

In Pathways this half term our Guided reading book is one written by the Literacy Company for this topic. It is called 'Exploring Space' and it will teach the class the difference in facts and opinions, as well as how to find important information quickly. Our Pathways to Write book is called 'The Day War Came' and is about a little girl whose city is destroyed by war, and the aftermath that follows.

What are we learning in Spring 2?

Science is learning about unbalanced forces.

Geography is learning about the Oceans and why they matter.

RE is learning about why Christians call it 'Good Friday'.

In Music we are learning about composing music but with an Egyptian twist.

For this half term, Y5/6 will have PE on a Tuesday and a Thursday.

Spelling

Children will be taught spellings in school, with a focus on applying the rule that is being taught that week.

Sacred Story

Each day, we take time to share a story read aloud in class — a moment we call Sacred Story. This is a cherished part of our day, when we pause, listen, and lose ourselves in the magic of a great book together. Hearing stories read aloud is not only a joyful experience but also a powerful way to develop language, imagination, empathy, and a love of reading. It helps us connect — with the story, with each other, and with the wider world of books.

Take a look at the wonderful stories we’ll be enjoying during Sacred Story this year - this can be found in the files list below.

Online Learning Resources

Our children have access to a range of online resources to aid their learning. Here are the links to some useful websites that children can use whilst not in school, their usernames and passwords can be found in their School Planner. All children are familiar with how to use these. Clicking on each name will take you to the website.