Year 5

Class Saint: St John Payne

Class Teacher: Mrs. D. Lloyd and Mrs. A. Pyman

Curriculum

Autumn Term 2026/7 Curriculum Map

October 2026

Earlier this term, the children had an exciting and inspiring day out at the Let’s Talk Trash Festival at Braxted Park, where they explored the importance of looking after our planet and protecting the environment.

The festival was packed with interactive activities, educational workshops and engaging experiences designed to help young people understand the impact of littering and discover how small changes can make a big difference.

Throughout the day, the children had the opportunity to learn more about what happens to our rubbish, why recycling is so important and how we can all play our part in creating a cleaner, greener future. Through hands-on activities, presentations and theatrical performances, they were encouraged to think carefully about their everyday habits and the choices they make.

It was a fantastic opportunity to take learning beyond the classroom, bringing environmental issues to life in a fun and memorable way. The children were able to explore important topics around waste, sustainability and protecting wildlife, while sharing ideas about how we can reduce waste and make more environmentally friendly choices.

We hope the experience has inspired everyone to think twice before throwing something away and to remember that even the smallest actions can have a positive impact on our world.

A big thank you to Braxted Park for hosting such a valuable and engaging event. We returned with plenty to think about and a renewed enthusiasm for doing our bit to slam dunk the junk!