Hawthorn Class
Welcome to Hawthorn Class (Y5/6)
The class teacher is
Miss Taplin
Our curriculum theme is:
Explore
Our enquiry question for spring 2026 is:
"How might we live in the future"
The main subject we will be focusing on during our project is geography. The children will explore the diverse and unique culture of Brazil. They will compare the geography of Brazil to that of the UK. They will study the human and physical features of Brazil before placing Brazil in the wider context of the world and South America. They will investigate the many differences between urban and rural Brazil and case study the lives of people living within Rio de Janeiro.
They will consider the following:
Where is Brazil?
Biomes of brazil - the Brazilian climate.
Urbanisation: The great tug of war (push/pull) – why have so many Brazilians moved from the north of the country to the south?
A city of two halves - the similarities and differences between the lives of people living in different parts of Rio de Janeiro.
The indigenous people of the Amazon Rainforest.
What is life like in Brazil?
We will be reading the following texts: Shackleton’s Journey by William Grill and The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
Throughout our project, we will explore concepts such as sustainability, responsibility, beauty, care and change.
The school treasures we are focusing on are respect and love.
Our United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) this term is – Climate Action (13): Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Enhancement subjects
Science: Properties and changes of materials (continued); Living things and their habitats; Electricity
RE: What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?; Easter (Walk through the Bible)
PSHCE: Rights and Respect; Being My Best
Computing: Programming: Introduction to Python; Online Safety
Music: South America (Instrumental lessons)
Design & Technology: Electrical systems: Wobble Bots
PE: Tennis, circuit training, cricket
MFL: Spanish
P
.E. is on a Wednesday and Thursday this term. Children should come to school wearing their PE kit on these days.
Class visits this term:
Magna Science Adventure Centre Tuesday 3rd February 2026
There will be information, updates and photos posted on Class Dojo as well as individual messages so please check your app regularly. Please message me if you have any questions.
Miss Taplin