Year 5

Welcome to Year 5

There are two classes in Year 5: 5EP, taught by Miss Payne; and 5MB, taught by Miss Brooks. They will be helped by Mrs Martins, Ms Mandair and Mr Baylis.

Autumn Term

During the Autumn Term, we will be learning about:

As geographers this term, we will be exploring climate zones around the world and investigating how a country’s location affects its climate. We will develop our map skills by using six-figure grid references, latitude and longitude, and OS maps to locate key features both locally and globally. As part of our learning, we will examine the impact of natural disasters (such as floods, earthquakes and hurricanes) on people and places, with a particular focus on how flooding affects our local area.

As artists this year, we will be exploring the distinct style of iconic British artist L.S. Lowry to inspire our own original self-portraits. Throughout the unit, we will experiment with a variety of drawing mediums – including pen, charcoal, and sketching pencils – while mastering essential shading techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, smudging and finger blending. A key focus will be developing an understanding of proportion and scale to help us accurately capture the features and balance of the human face.

As writers this term, we will be diving into Colin Thompson’s captivating book, How to Live Forever, to help create our setting descriptions. Throughout the unit, we will explore key language devices – including expanded noun phrases, adverbial phrases, similes and metaphors – to bring our writing to life. By using these techniques, we will learn how to build atmosphere, add detail, and craft immersive environments for our readers.
We will also be writing a narrative based on the text ‘Dragon Slayer’ where we will work to develop our understanding of how to correctly punctuate speech and how we can use speech effectively to advance the action.

As scientists this term, we will be learning all about living things and their habitats. We will explore how different animals reproduce – whether they lay eggs, give birth to live young, or go through metamorphosis – and how these processes vary across mammals, birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles. We will also discover how plants reproduce through pollination and deepen our understanding of how male and female cells play a role in the life cycle. By the end of the unit, we will be able to explain how reproduction works in both animals and plants, and how their habitats support these life processes.

As athletes this term, we will be developing our teamwork and coordination through netball, focusing on passing, movement and game play. In dance, we will create sequences inspired by Roman marches, exploring rhythm, formation and expression.

P.E

In Year 5, we have P.E Tuesdays where we will be doing dance and Wednesdays where we will be doing netball until October half term. Please ensure that your child’s PE kit is in school with them ready for these days.