Welcome to Year 5

Here’s a topic overview for your Year 5 class on World War II, separated by subjects:

Literacy:
In Literacy, we will be exploring the novel *Valley of Lost Secrets* by Lesley Parr. Through this story, set during World War II, we’ll engage in discussions, character analysis, and creative writing activities that will help us understand the experiences of evacuees and the challenges faced by families during the war.

Science:
In Science, we will conduct a hands-on “blackout investigation.” The focus will be on testing different materials to determine the best ones for making a blackout curtain, just like those used during the war to prevent light from showing through windows and helping to keep homes safe during air raids.

Topic (History):
In our History lessons, we will dive into the events of The Blitz, learning about how people in Britain, including children, lived through the air raids. We will explore gas mask boxes and their importance, the stories behind the Victoria Cross, and how World War II impacted life in Wales.

Design & Technology (D&T):
In D&T, we’ll combine our historical learning with practical skills by designing and constructing our own gas mask boxes. This hands-on project will help us better understand the challenges faced by civilians and soldiers alike.

This exciting cross-curricular topic will help us step back in time and understand how World War II changed lives and communities, both locally and across the world.

Mr Williams