Year 5
Welcome to Year 5!
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful and restful summer, and that you are feeling ready for the exciting learning opportunities the Autumn term will bring. As we begin this new school year, the Year 5 team are looking forward to making it both enjoyable and rewarding.
Meet the Year 5 Team:
- Class Teacher: Miss Irwin
- Class LSAs: Mrs Angier
- PPA Cover: Miss Pope
Below, you’ll find a sample copy of our weekly timetable. While we aim to stick to it, occasional changes may happen to accommodate special activities or events.
English: Our literacy texts include, Wonder, The Explorers, Room 13 and Flotsam. We will be learning how to write a discussion text, recount biography, narrative and persuasive letter. We will continue to develop our fluency and comprehension skills. Reading for pleasure is also highly encouraged and a wonderful way to nurture a love for books!
Maths: We will now be following Third space learning scheme. Our learning this term includes, place value, addition and subtraction, statistics, multiplication and division and fractions
Religious Education (RE): We follow the Emmanuel Project scheme. This term’s Christian unit will focus on Gospel. After half term, we will focus on the Islam religion and explore revelation.
Science: Our focus this term is materials. We will be learning about, mixtures and separation and properties and changes
PSHE: Our learning this term is feelings and emotions (anger) and a world without judgement (inclusion and acceptance).
Geography: We will be making comparisons between our local area and other areas. Our focus this term will be based on the question, ‘What is life like in the Alps?’
History: We will be learning about the Vikings. The children will learn who the Vikings were, how they fit in history and how they changed from raiders to settlers.
Design Technology (DT) & Art: In DT, we will design and make our own bridges! In Art, we will be developing our sketching, charcoal and pastel skills linked to our history topic of Vikings.
Music: We will be learning composition notation linked to Ancient Egypt and the Blues.
French: Our topics this term are ‘Salut Gustave’ (greetings and personal information) and ‘A’Lecole’ (school activities).
PE: This term our PE topics are, Outdoor Adventure Activities (teamwork and collaboration), football, netball, dance. We also have forest school next half term.
Computing: Our learning this term is computer safety: Image sharing (1decision) and systems and searching.
We’re always here to support you. You’re welcome to chat with us at the classroom door before or after school or send a quick message on Seesaw. If you’d like a longer conversation, we’ll be glad to set up a meeting at a time that works for you.
Together, let’s help your child reach their goals and continue to dream big this term!
