• English
• Maths
• RE and Worship
• Wider curriculum

Welcome to Year 5 

This term our topic is: 'Ground Breaking Greeks'

We will be looking at the developments and changes over six perods of ancient Geek history, focusing on the city state of Athens in the classical age and exploring the lasting legacy of ancient Greece.

We will also be learning about:

Science

Human Reproduction and Ageing

This project teaches children about the animal life cycles, including the human life cycle. We will explore human growth and development to old age, including the changes experienced during puberty and human reproduction.

RE

We will widen our knowledge and understanding of the role and significance of women in the Bible.

We will reflect upon the actions of these women and consider what we can learn from their stories.

History

Over the term we will be exploring the Minoan civilisation, Mycenean civilisation, dark age, Archaic period, classical period and the Hellenistic period. we will also be exploring Great Athenians, Greek art, culture and architecture.

Art

through our art unit this term we will be exploring paper crafts, paper making and collage techniques, including paper, fabric, mixed media and photo collage

Our Artist study will be based on the expressionist artist Edvard Munch .

Design Technology

Will take place in Summer 2

PSHE

Being My Best

Through this unit we will be looking at ways to stay fit and healthy.

We will identify our strengths and talents.

We will also explore and discuss the different communities that we belong to.

PE

Dance-  Children will be learning and practicing a dance routine ready to perform at this years dance festival.

Tennis- We will building on our forehand and backhandshot. We will build up to continuing a rally with a partner and demonstarting simple net game tactics.

Music

This half term our music unit is Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Children will learn the lyrics to the song along with creating their own composition using a range of notes. 

Computing

Spread Sheets- We will use, manipulate and create spread sheets 

MFL

We will continue this term with our weekly French lessons led by an MFL teacher from Southlands High School.

Pick and Mix

Your child will bring home their Pick and Mix linked to their topic. Pick and Mix projects are suggested activities that help to inspire children beyond the classroom. Each activity provides an opportunity for children to explore their topic further using a number of different skills. When children have finished a project, they can bring this into school where each class will have a designated time to celebrate the learning that has taken place. Projects can stay in school and be displayed on each class’s working wall or can be taken home.

If you have any questions about how to further support your child's learning at home, please contact your child's class teacher via Class Dojo or the school office.