Badger Class
Years 5/6
The Autumn term of 2025 will see Badgers journey through time over the years of 1939-1945 when World War 2 was affecting millions of people around the world. We will explore when and why the war happened, who was involved, and what life was like for people during this time. From air raid shelters to ration books, we will discover how ordinary people showed courage, teamwork and resilience. We’ll also learn about key events such as the Blitz and VE Day, and reflect on how the war shaped the world we live in today.
Badger Class Planning Cycle A World War 2 - Learning Discovery

Badger Dates for the Diary!


  • Wednesday 3rd September - School reopens to begin the Autumn Term!
  • Wednesday 17th September - RE workshop at Necton (details to follow)
  • Monday 22nd September - NHS Flu immunisations (details to follow)
  • Thursday 2nd October - PTA Badgers Coffee Morning
  • Thursday 9th October - WW2 Experience day in school provided by 'Portals to the Past' education company (more details to follow)
  • Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October - Half Term
  • Wednesday 5th November - Tempest Individual Photos
  • Thursday 4th December - PTA Buy A Gift
  • Friday 19th December - Finish for Christmas holidays!
  • Monday 22nd December - Monday 5th January 2026 - Christmas holidays
  • Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Spring Term starts
Useful Information

PE
PE will only be on a Tuesday each week for Badger class and this will be led by Mrs Grigg.  Please note the first PE lesson for the Autumn term will be Tuesday 9th September. 

Please ensure your child arrives to school already dressed in their kit on this day, and that they are dressed suitably for the outdoor weather forecast. Earrings should be removed by the child before P.E (please note that adults in school are not permitted to remove earrings for your children). Children who, for whatever reason, cannot remove their own earrings should (ideally) be sent to school with some tape so that they can cover these themselves. In the event that you don't have any tape at home, we will provide some micropore tape so that they can do this before taking part in PE lessons.

As per our home school agreement on uniform, your child should wear the following for PE:
  • A plain t-shirt (or one with a school logo) that matches their house team colour. 
  • In warmer weather, pupils can wear black or dark coloured shorts/skorts (of appropriate length). 
  • In colder weather they should wear plain, dark-coloured jogging trousers/ leggings and a plain, dark-coloured jumper/hoodie. Please do not send your child in brightly coloured tops or trousers as they can become easily marked by whiteboard pens or become muddy.
  • Footwear for P.E. should be trainers that are suitable for outdoor PE. 
  • Branded clothing can be worn but logos should be small and discrete.
All choices of school uniform or PE kit should be appropriate for the weather. Please ensure your child has a coat in school on colder or wetter days. 

Homework
Homework will be set on Monday and will be expected in by the following Monday in order for it to be marked. Your child will receive revision booklets appropriate for their year group, which they will work through in preparation for end of year assessments. They are only required to do 1 test in each booklet per week. 

Marking will take place during a focused session, whereby we can discuss the questions, look at ways of responding and address any that posed difficulty.  

Weekly spellings will also be given out on a Monday, and a test will be given the following Monday.

Reading 
Reading Records are checked regularly. We aim for children to read at least twice each week to an adult, but children should be encouraged to read every day. Please sign reading records to indicate this and send them back with your child on a Monday & Thursday so we can monitor their number of reads. There will be a reading track in class for your child to complete.

To begin our writing journey in the Autumn Term, Badger class will be reading and working through 'Letters from the Lighthouse' by Emma Carroll. The story is set during World War II that is wrapped in mystery, secrecy and suspense. When Sukie goes missing, her brother and sister embark on a remarkable journey to find her. The children are evacuated from London to the countryside and it’s there where young Olive and her brother Cliff will plunge into a mysterious, rollercoaster of an adventure to be reunited with their sister. Twists, turns, coded messages and conflicts prevail in this beautifully pitched story that provides a fine balance between sensitivity and adventure. 


Through this story, the children will be writing a narrative, a diary, a report, a recount and a postcard amongst others!


As the term progresses, we will also be looking at some narrative poetry, a picture book and reading a story from the point of view of a young Jewish family who had to escape Nazi Germany during the war.

Guided Reading Questions

Please find a range of external links to support your child's learning at home.

Topic boosters and past papers with video tutorials to help target specific areas.
SATS
Handy tips and literacy and math activities that you and your child can work on together...