Welcome to the
Mulberry Class Page
Welcome back! We hope you had a lovely and restful Christmas. Our topic for the Autumn term will be 'Roots and Realms'.
In English, we will be reading the books 'Arthur and the golden rope' by Joe Todd-Stanton, and 'Beuwolf' by Michael Morpurgo . Through our topic of Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, we will be looking at narratives written aboutt he period, before writing our own viking themed stories. We will also be exploring how the Vikings invaded Anglo-Saxon settlements, before writing our own instruction guides.
In Maths, we will be continuing with Fractions. From there, the children will look at Multiplication and Division, and Decimals and Percentages.
In History, children will learn about the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. The children will look at the achievements from 410 CE to 1066 CE. The first lessons explore the reasons why the Anglo-Saxons travelled to England’s shores and decided to settle. This moves on to finding out how England was ruled during the settlement of the Anglo-Saxons. It finishes with a look at who the Vikings were, why they carried out raids in England and how their arrival impacted the political and social hierarchy of the time.
In Geography, we will be learning about biomes, where the children will learn about the biomes and ecosystems in the UK. They will discover the diversity of trees, plants and animals found locally. They will plan and carry out fieldwork at a local woodland ecosystem, observing, measuring and recording their findings. Children will finally analyse the data collected and present their information/
In Science, we will be learning about Animals, including Humans. During this unit of work, children will learn about the different stages of the human life cycle. They will discuss a simple timeline first before going into more depth about what happens in the womb, during puberty and when you are older.
In RE, the children will learn a range of creation stories from world religions, less known or extinct religions as well as different cultures. They will sequence, compare and contrast the stories throughout the unit.
In art the children will be learning how to create Viking-inspired artwork, including clay figures, symbolic designs, decorative shields, pattern work, and traditional drums, to produce high-quality artwork that shows clear progression in skills. Children explore Viking art, symbols, and patterns, and study artists and makers influenced by Nordic and Viking traditions to inspire their own designs and creative work.
PE days for Mulberry Class will usually be on Wednesdays (with Mr Green) and Thursdays.
Spring 1 - Tag Rugby and Dance
Spring 2 - Gymnastics and Netball.
Woodland Learning
- Jacket/waterproof coat
- Fleece/sweatshirt
- Waterproof trousers/trousers that can get muddy - please remember, shorts are NOT suitable
- Spare socks
- Wellies or boots (named and kept at school)
- Woolly hat/sunhat (weather dependent)
- Gloves (weather dependent)
- Spare plastic bag for muddy kit
For the Spring term, Year 5 will have Woodlands Learning on the following dates:
Spring Term 1
Wednesday 7th January 2026
Wednesday 21st January 2026
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Spring Term 2
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Wednesday 25th March 2026
If you have a query or concern, please talk to us at school drop off or pick up. You can also get in touch through the school office by emailing messages@loxwoodschool.com. I am always happy to answer any questions and support your child.
Mr Fiveash
Each term, the children will be given a new ‘Independent Homework Grid’. In Year 5, there will be set ‘hand in’ days at the bottom which is the minimum requirement. Each task should be taken from a different row and column. The amount of time a child chooses to spend on a project is up to them. Please focus on the presentation!
After completing times tables and arithmetic on a Friday, children should choose an area that they would like to practice at home to help them improve their score each week.
