Welcome to Hawks Class
PE day for Term 3 is:
FRIDAYS
Swimming day for Term 3 is:
TUESDAYS
We are a Year 5 class taught by Mr Bullock.
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Outside of the class, I enjoy reading, painting, drawing and exercising. Take a look at our learning this year so far.
What are we learning about this Term?
What was life like in Tudor England?
This term, our history topic takes pupils back over 400 years to explore the fascinating world of Tudor England. Through a mixture of historical enquiry, storytelling, and hands‑on activities, children will discover what life was really like during the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
What We’re Learning
Pupils will investigate a range of historical sources to build a rich understanding of Tudor society. Our key areas of study include:
Henry VIII: Power and Personality
- Exploring who Henry VIII was and how he ruled.
- Examining evidence to decide whether he was a fair ruler.
- Investigating why he married six times and what this reveals about Tudor politics, religion, and society.
The Execution of Anne Boleyn
- Learning about Anne Boleyn’s rise and fall.
- Understanding how court politics and accusations shaped her fate.
- Considering how historians interpret this dramatic event today.
Elizabeth I and Royal Progresses
- Discovering how Elizabeth I used royal progresses to strengthen her image and connect with her people.
- Exploring how these journeys helped maintain stability and loyalty across the country.
Tudor Inventories and Everyday Life
- Using real Tudor inventories to uncover what people owned and how they lived.
- Comparing the lives of rich and poor Tudors.
- Creating an inventory for John Blanke, the Black Tudor trumpeter who served in the royal court.
Skills We’re Developing
Throughout the unit, pupils will:
- Ask and answer historical questions.
- Analyse primary and secondary sources.
- Build chronological understanding.
- Develop empathy by exploring the lives of real people from the past.
- Present their findings in creative and thoughtful ways.
Why This Topic Matters
Studying the Tudors helps children understand how power, religion, and society have shaped modern Britain. It encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation of the people and events that changed history.
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