Year 5
Welcome to Year 5!
We are so excited to welcome your child to the year group and as part of this we would also like to introduce the Year 5 team! The staff in Year 5 are, Mr Burns, Mrs Gamble and Mr Tandy. Please feel free to talk to the members of staff if you have any questions related to your child(ren’s) time in Year 5.
General Information
- Homework will be given every Friday and should be returned to school by the following Friday.
- Book bags should be brought into school every day. Please record any reading your child does at home in their diaries. We aim to change books weekly but if books need changing before then, please speak to a member of staff.
- It is important to hear your child read on a regular basis, to develop fluency and comprehensions skills. Reading a book several times really helps with the fluency. If there are particular words they get stuck on, write them down and use them to play snap or memory games etc. Further guidance to help you in supporting your child’s reading will be provided throughout the term.
- The classroom doors will be open at 8:35 am in the morning and the children will be greeted by a member of staff and walk straight into class.
- Similarly, at 3:10pm the children will leave school via the classroom door.
- Children will need to bring a named water bottle into school. No juice or fizzy drinks.
- The children will have a personal locker to keep all their belongings.
- Children will be provided with stationary, so they do not need to bring their own equipment into school.
Year 5 marks a pupil’s journey into Upper Key Stage 2.
During a child’s time in year 5 they will access and experience an engaging and innovative curriculum.
Autumn Term
English
In Year 5, children will develop their writing skills through a range of genres including persuasive texts, adventure stories, formal letters, poetry, and balanced arguments. They’ll also explore modern formats like blogs and social media-style posts.
These units help build creativity, clarity, and confidence in both written and spoken communication, with a growing focus on grammar, punctuation, and editing.
Maths
Children will deepen their understanding of place value with numbers up to 1,000,000, and apply their skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve multi-step problems. They’ll explore fractions, decimals, and percentages, as well as geometry, measurement, and statistics.
Real-life contexts such as budgeting, timetables, and conversions help build fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
History
Year 5 historians will investigate the achievements of the Ancient Maya, explore the legacy of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and consider how the Industrial Revolution changed Britain.
Each unit encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how historical events shape the modern world.
Geography
Children will explore the water cycle, rivers, and climate zones, and compare life in different regions of the UK and the wider world. They’ll also study sustainability and human impact on the environment.
These units build global awareness, map skills, and a sense of responsibility for our planet.
Science
In Science, children will investigate properties and changes of materials, learn about Earth and space, and explore forces including gravity and air resistance. They’ll also study living things and their habitats, and changes in humans over time.
Hands-on experiments and investigations spark curiosity and develop scientific thinking.
Music
Children will explore musical notation, compose short pieces, and perform using instruments and voice. They’ll study music from different cultures and historical periods, and use technology to create and edit sound.
These lessons build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
PSHE
Year 5 children will learn about identity, emotions, and respectful relationships. They’ll explore topics such as online safety, peer pressure, and making healthy choices, including through RSE and drug education.
These lessons support emotional wellbeing, social awareness, and responsible decision-making.
RE
Children will explore Christian beliefs through the concepts of Incarnation, Salvation, and Kingdom of God.
These lessons promote respect, understanding, and thoughtful reflection on different beliefs and worldviews.
Computing
Children will develop their coding skills using block and text-based programming, create multimedia presentations, and learn about online safety and digital citizenship.
They’ll also explore data handling and how networks and systems work, building digital literacy and logical thinking.
Art
In Year 5, children will explore drawing, painting, and sculpture through themes such as identity, movement, and nature. They’ll study famous artists and experiment with techniques to express their ideas.
These projects inspire imagination, build practical skills, and encourage personal expression.
Design & Technology
Children will design and make products using electrical systems, mechanical components, and textiles. Projects include designing a moving toy, creating a healthy recipe, and building a bridge.
These hands-on challenges develop creativity, resilience, and problem-solving skills.
French
Children will build on their language skills by learning to describe people, places, and routines, ask and answer questions, and express opinions. They’ll enjoy stories, songs, and role-play to build confidence.
These lessons support vocabulary, pronunciation, and a love for learning new languages.
PE
Year 5 children will develop strength, coordination, and teamwork through sports such as football, netball, athletics, and dance. They’ll also take part in outdoor and adventurous activities.
These sessions promote fitness, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement.
All of our learning can be found on the document below which is our long term
plan.
The Big Ideas Y5 Long Term Planning 2024-2025