Year 5 2025 - 2026
Mrs Megginson 5/6DM
Welcome to Year 5/6!
Hello. I am Mrs Megginson and I will be your teacher in September. I am really excited that we will be working together! This will be my 8th year teaching at Woodlands and I am the history lead at our school. Did you know – the water that comes out of our taps is the same water that the dinosaurs drank? This is one of my favourite facts ever! I can’t wait to hear yours.
Outside of school I like to spend time with my family and friends. I have 2 children. My son lives and works in Liverpool and my daughter is at college studying for her A-levels, but it doesn’t seem that long ago since they were in Year 5/6! We are all big music fans in our family - we like to go to music concerts and festivals together, go camping and walking in the woods or on a beach.
I am thrilled to be part of the Y5/6 team again this year. We will work hard to make your final year at Woodlands one to remember! We already have lots of exciting ideas and plans in place for you. I know we will have a great year together. I want our classroom to be a busy, happy place and I can’t wait for us to get going.
Mr Price 5MP
Hello everyone! I am Mr Price and I am extremely excited to be joining the Woodlands Primary School team this year as your Y5 teacher!
I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am particularly passionate about PE. It is a unique subject, outside of the classroom, where the children can express themselves, whilst developing all forms of wellbeing to take into later life.
When I am not in school, you can often find me enjoying walks in nature, reading a book or watching some sort of sports.
I am enthusiastic about creating an inclusive, fun and engaging classroom environment, where every individual can thrive and grow. I look forward to meeting and learning about each and every one of you and cannot wait to get started on our year 5 journey together!
Miss Hughes 5HH
Hello! I am Miss Hughes and I will be entering my fourth year at Woodlands Primary School.
I am very excited to be your Y5 teacher, and I know we’re in for a wonderful time, full of laughter and new discoveries!
I am passionate about history and maths, as these were my favourite subjects when I was at school. I love my job of teaching and I can’t wait to find out which subjects you enjoy and to make learning as enjoyable as possible. I’m especially excited to dive into our history topic of World War II together — there’s so much to explore, and we even have an exciting school trip to look forward to!
When I am not in school, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and my little girl Felicity. I also love to spend time going on walks and exploring the outdoors (when the weather is sunny!!).
My wish for our classroom this year is that it will be friendly, filled with joy, and full of fantastic teamwork.
Welcome to Year 5!
Please find more information about what the children will be learning this half term by opening the Knowledge Organiser file found at the bottom of the page.
Our next text for this half-term is The Twits by Roald Dahl.
Throughout this unit, the children will explore characterisation, focusing on the exaggerated and humorous descriptions of Mr and Mrs Twit. They will examine how Roald Dahl uses rich vocabulary and vivid detail to create memorable and grotesque characters, and discuss how the Twits’ behaviour reflects their personalities, linking to themes such as consequences, unkindness and trickery.
At the end of this unit of work, the children will plan and write their own trick that could be played by Mr or Mrs Twit. They will use descriptive language, expanded noun phrases and carefully chosen vocabulary to create an imaginative and entertaining piece in the style of the text.
Our last unit for this half-term focuses on Plastic Pollution.
Throughout this unit, the children will explore the impact of plastic waste on the environment, particularly on oceans and wildlife. They will discuss the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling, and consider how human actions contribute to pollution. The children will examine persuasive techniques, identifying how language can be used to influence others and encourage change.
At the end of this unit of work, the children will write and deliver their own persuasive speech, campaigning for the reduction of plastic waste to an audience of their peers. They will use powerful vocabulary, rhetorical questions and emotive language to present a clear and convincing argument.
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In Maths this half term, Year 5 will be focusing on our decimals and percentages topic.
Reminder - All children in Year 5 should be fluent in their timestables up to 12 x 12 and be secure with the corresponding division facts. Please support your child as much as possible by practising them regularly and encoraging them to log onto TTrockstars:
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student/18259
Children could also use URBrainy as they did in Year 4 - https://urbrainy.com/mtc/test
In Science this half-term, the children will build on their prior knowledge of how to keep their bodies healthy, including the importance of a balanced diet, exercise and sleep. They already understand that food provides energy, supports growth and repair, and that different food groups have different roles within the body.
During this unit, the children will develop a deeper understanding of nutrition by learning about the specific roles of different nutrients and the effects of having too much or too little of them. They will explore how to make informed, healthy lifestyle choices by considering the balance between diet, exercise and sleep. The children will also learn about substances that can be harmful to the body, including the difference between medical and non-medical drugs, and the potential risks associated with misuse.
In History this half-term, the children will explore how Ancient Greek ideas have shaped the modern world. They will learn about city-states such as Athens and Sparta, the origins of democracy, and how society was organised. The children will also investigate the lasting legacy of the Ancient Greeks, including their influence on the Olympic Games, philosophy, science and architecture, using a range of historical sources to support their learning.
In P.E this half term, Year 5 will be focusing on tennis and basketball.
PE Days:
5MP and 5HH: Outdoor - Monday and Thursday
5/6DM: Outdoor - Wednesday and Friday
PE Kit Reminders:
Your 
child’s PE kit should consist of:
a plain white t-shirt, black/navy shorts, sensible trainers or indoor pumps.
During the colder months pupils/for outdoor sessions, you child may wear black/navy leggings or jogging bottoms and a black/navy sweatshirt/tracksuit top. (No heavily branded items, no football kits, cropped tops or bright colours).
We request that children with long hair should have it tied back on PE days.
Jewellery should not be worn to school with the exception of small stud earrings which need to be removed or taped over for PE.
Please ensure all clothing is marked with your child’s first name, surname and class.
