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Year 5 - Apis mellifera
Welcome to the Year Five, Apis Mellifera Class. Apis Mellifera is the scientific name for the Western Honey Bee. This name was chosen as part of our whole school, pollinating animals theme for class names. Of course, we discovered the importance bees have in keeping our ecosystem flourishing through their major role in pollinating wildflowers and fruit trees. We even did an audit of our school grounds to see how 'bee friendly' we are at Holy Trinity. We did well, but can always do more. Interestingly, these bees have special hairs over their legs and thorax for the pollen to attach to as well as a special vessel called a 'pollen basket' on their hind legs to transport pollen to other flowering plants.
Class SWAY
Look at what we have been learning about...
Please have a read of our class SWAY where you can view some of the learning we have been getting up to.
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Year 5 Curriculum Map
Spring Term
Please see below what Year 5 are learning this term. If you click on the documents, they will open into a large version.
The documents are Knowledge Organisers. They contain key facts and information that the children need to have as a basic knowledge and understanding of the topic – giving them the ‘bigger picture’ of what they will be learning at school.
Purple Mash
Please click on the picture below to access the Purple Mash website. Please ask your child's teacher if you are unsure of the log in details. 
Click here to be directed to our Purple Mash information page.
Reading
Please click on the links below to access different online stories that children can read or listen to. Most of them do not require you to sign up. Enjoy!
Physical Activities
Keeping active is really important. Please try and do some physical activity everyday for 30 minutes.
