Chestnut Class
Class Teacher: Mr T Kelly
Elm Class
Class Teacher: Mrs A Webzell
Welcome to our Year 5 Classes
In Year 5, we will continue to foster the children’s work ethic and capacity for independent learning, preparing them for their SATs and the transition to secondary school. This year’s topics will include the Tudors, Egyptians, Crime and Punishment, Maps, and exploring Eastern Europe, strongly emphasising sustainability. Throughout their studies, we encourage students to ask questions that promote deeper thinking rather than simply accepting the first answer they encounter during their research.
This year, our chosen charity focus is IMAGO, which supports young carers within our school community.
Lastly, we ensure that the national curriculum for the primary curriculum in England for programmes of study and attainment targets for KS2 is followed.
Terms/Topic Information
This year’s learning will be based on the topics below and will change accordingly each term. Parents can view a ‘Curriculum Overview’ at the start of each term, informing them about what the children will be learning, along with a parent information letter and world mat. This will also be available for download below.
More Information about the subjects can be found on our curriculum pages.
| Term | Topic | Word Mat | RE Knowledge Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigation | Term 1 Word Mats (Science, geography and computing) | Term 1 RE Knowledge Organiser |
| 2 | Significance | Term 2 Word Mats (Science and history) | Term 2 RE Knowledge Organiser |
| 3 | Comparison | Term 3 Word Mats (Science and geography) | |
| 4 | Change | Term 4 Word Mats (Science and history) | |
| 5 | Nature | Term 5 Word Mats (Science and history) | |
| 6 | Humankind | Term 6 Word Mats (Science and history) |
Home Learning
For homework, we expect all children to read regularly (preferably daily), maintain their progress in the ‘green’ zone on Doodle Maths, complete their weekly spelling tasks through the Spelling Shed program, and enhance their recall of times tables using Times Table Rockstars (TTRS). Additionally, there may be occasional ‘top-up’ homework assignments to reinforce classroom learning and address any misconceptions. Each term, we encourage all students to participate in the ‘Big Ideas’ homework, which is assigned school-wide.
Big Ideas
At our school, we are committed to fostering a deep understanding of six concepts: Investigation, Significance, Comparison, Change, Nature, and Humankind. Each term, we focus on one of these Big Ideas, integrating it into our curriculum to support students’ learning journeys throughout their education and beyond.
Our homework projects are designed to reinforce these Big Ideas, creating a cohesive and collaborative learning experience for our entire school community. These projects are open-ended, allowing children to take the lead and present their work in creative and unique ways. We encourage students to explore their own ideas and approaches, celebrating their individuality and innovation.
The projects culminate in opportunities for students to share their work during parents’ evenings, open afternoons, or within their classrooms. This not only showcases their learning but also strengthens our community as we come together to celebrate the diverse and thoughtful contributions of our students.
Useful Parent Resources at Year 5
For further useful resources, please visit each curriculum page.