Class 5

Welcome to Class 5

Miss E Edwards

Summer Term

Please see below for details about what the children will be studying throughout the term.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to message me on Class Dojo!

Our Class Saint

Year 5's class saint is Saint Teresa of Calcutta. We celebrated her feast day on the 5th September.

English

In English, children will start the term by constructing their own character descriptions, based on the Greek mythological character Medusa. The children will explore a range of Greek Myths to engage and inspire, as well as focusing on a wide range of language techniques in order to enhance their descriptions further. 

Maths

Units covered:

Unit 12: Geometry- Properties of shapes

Unit 13: Geometry- Position and Direction

Unit 14: Decimals

Unit 15: Negative Numbers

Unit 16: Measure- Converting Units

Unit 17: Measure- Volume

Guided Reading

In addition to our English lessons, the children will also have two Guided Reading sessions a week. The text focus will change each week (meaning we get to read a range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry.) In these sessions, we will focus on using our VIPERS skills.

These consist of vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval and summarising.

Science

In Science, Year 5 will be focusing on Earth and Space. Within this topic, we will learn how to describe the movement of the Earth and other planets, relative to the sun in the solar system. They will then move onto using the idea of the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky. In Science, Year 5 will be focusing on Earth and Space. Within this topic, we will learn how to describe the movement of the Earth and other planets, relative to the sun in the solar system. They will then move onto using the idea of the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky

RE

In RE, Year 5 will be growing their understanding and appreciation of the Easter story and the celebration of the Resurrection. They will focus on the Easter Vigil and what happens during this service. After half term, we will learn about the work of the Apostles as well as Marriage and the Holy Orders.  

Geography

In geography this term we will be studying the continent of South America. As we progress, we will identify, describe and understand key aspects of physical and human geography before the children then turn their focus to the effects of tourism. We will also be investigating the landscapes of this varied continent.

History

In History this term we will be learning all about Ancient Greece by conducting a study of Greek life, achievements and their influence on the western world. We will be exploring the early beginnings of Greece and what life was like in Greek society at that time. We will be learning about the differences between Athens and Sparta, as well as the influence of the Greek empire on our current world. 

Art

For Art this term, we will be studying the famous artist Jean-Michael Basquiat through the medium of water colour. The children will initially research the artist to understand his most famous works, background as well as the historical context before making some experimental water colour designs. Then moving on to develop their own interpretation of the Day of the Dead.

Spanish

In Spanish this term, children will start by looking at what events take place during the Olympics and how to say these in Spanish. We will then move onto looking at how to pronounce different items of clothing in Spanish and children will progress to explaining what they wear in a complete sentence.

DT

In DT this term, children will be why it is so important to have a healthy, active lifestyle and why a balanced diet is vital. We will discuss the eat well plate and the 5 main food groups. Children will then progress to making their own pizza, thinking about what toppings they can add in order for the pizza to include the different food groups.

P.E

For PE this term, we are focusing on athletics, rounders and cricket. Children will play a variety of games and develop skills. Mr Huson will help them to continue improving their fitness throughout this time. Mr Huson will help them to continue improving their fitness throughout this time.

Computing

This term, computing will be taught by Miss Watson. Children will look at how computers can create 3D models and how these models can then be printed using a 3D printer.