WELCOME TO YEAR 5

Mr Burton, Miss Gibson, Mr Jarrett, Mrs Bruce and Ms Erasmus

*Please note that all homework can be found on our 'Seesaw' Home Learning Platform.*

ENGLISH 

Our key/spine texts

Autumn Term:

HOLES by Louis Sachar (novel)

The Visitor by Ian Serrallier (narrative poem)

FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith (picture book)

Spring Term:

The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes (narrative poem)

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver (novel)

Summer Term:

The Island by Armin Greder (picture book)

Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (novel)

Work for the above will include:

• Writing from multiple perspective
• Writing to persuade
• Writing to inform
• Narrative writing
• Writing in role
• Writing to entertain

We will also teach year 5 reading and spelling, punctuation and grammar objectives through these texts. 

MATHEMATICS

Overview for mathematics in year 5:                   

 All lessons will include Varied Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving tasks - tailored to the pupils' ability/confidence level.

SCIENCE

Autumn Term:

Earth and Space - understanding the orbits of the Earth and moon. Why we have day and night. The moon and its cycle/phases.

Materials and their properties - Solids, liquids and gases. Reversible and irreversible changes. Mixing and separating mixtures and materials.

Spring Term:

Living things and their habitats - Pollination and fertilisation. Animal life cyles. Scientist focus - Jane Goodall

Summer Term: 

Forces - Balanced and unbalanced forces. Weight and mass - measuring gravity. Air resistance. Friction. 

HISTORY

'EARLY CIVILISATIONS'

Our first topic teaches children about the history of early civilisations including Ancient Sumer, The Indus Valley Civilisation and The Shang Dynasty.

Our main focus will be life in Ancient Egypt.

'ANCIENT MAYA'

Our second topic teaches children about life in Ancient Maya.

We will focus on everyday life; religion and beliefs; writing and number systems; farming; social hierarchy and the eventual decline of the Mayan civilisation. 

GEOGRAPHY

In geography lessons, we will cover:

Climate Zones

Physical and Human Geography of North and South America

Natural Resources

Religious Education

Autumn Term:

God - What does it mean if God is holy and loving?

Incarnation - Why do Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah?

Spring Term:

Hindu, Jewish and Islamic prayer: What? When? How? Why? When?  

Salvation - What did Jesus do to save human beings? 

Summer Term:

Christian Aid and Islamic Relief - can they change the world?

Gospel - What would Jesus do? 

PSHE

Autumn Term: 

Me and My Relationships

Values and Differences

Spring Term:

Keeping Safe

Rights and Respect

Summer Term:

Being my Best

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE will take place twice a week. Please wear your PE kit to school on this day.

Autumn Term:

Basketball

Gymnastics

Swimming

Spring Term:

Dance

Hockey

Swimming

Summer Term:

Cricket 

Athletics 

ART

Autumn Term:

This term, we will be exploring the life and work of the artist Giorgio Morandi. Our practical activities will focus on line, tone, pattern, texture, composition, scale and proportion. 

Spring Term:

This term, we will be exploring the life and work of Andy Warhol (pop art). Our practical activities will focus on colour and printing techniques.

Summer Term:

This term, we will be exploring the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh. Our practical activities will focus on colour, mark making and texture.

DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY

Design and Technology will be taught during a subject 'focus week' each term.

Autumn Term:

Digital World - Monitoring Devices  

Spring Term:

Textiles - Stuffed Toys 

Summer Term:

Mechanical Systems  - Mechanical Cars

COMPUTING

Autumn Term:

Introduction to Computer Systems

Introduction to Vector Graphics

Spring Term:

Flat-file Databases

Summer Term:

Using Selection in Programming to Develop a Quiz

MUSIC

   Year 5 Music Overview:

FRENCH 

Autumn Term:

Telling the Time

School Subjects 

Spring Term:

Food

Festivals (names and dates)

Summer Term:

Parts of the Body

Sports

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On a laptop/desktop/Chromebook 

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