School value

These whole-school values are discussed and practised in class and through our school assemblies throughout the half term. In Autumn 1 our focus is cooperation and in Autumn 2 we will be focusing on communication.

English

In class we will be reading:

Greek Myths; Three Heroic Tales by Hugh Lupton.

Song of the Dolphin Boy by Elizabeth Laird

 

 

 

 

 

Reading

The library at Touchbase Pears is a great place to borrow books and is free to join and use.

Epic Reading online library is another great resource, which we use in class – click here and enter our Year 5 class code zwm2726.

Grammar

Discovery Education is a resource that your child has a log-in for as part of our school subscription.  This site has videos and activities to support their revision.  KS1 Grammar – click here.  KS2 Grammar – click here.

Spelling

In Year 5, we learn the spelling patterns from the National Curriculum, along with these words from the statutory word list for year 5 and 6 – click here.  We also revise these spelling words from Year 3 and 4 – click here.

Maths

To support your child with their weekly arithmetic practise, MyMiniMaths have created a series of free tutorial videos which provide videos and practise examples for each question type click here. 

Your child also has a school subscriptions for two excellent National Curriculum-aligned maths sites/apps.

The log-in details for these can be found in the front of their reading record.

• Mathletics – click here
• Times Table Rock Stars – click here

Science

Autumn 1 – Materials: mixtures and separation

Take a look at some of the terminology we will be using: The Great Picnic Mix Up.

Autumn 2 – Materials: properties and changes

Here is a great website to look at with your child to help them secure their knowledge: BBC Bitesize Properties and change of materials.

Through all our science work we think about working scientifically.  You might find this link helpful when talking to your child about our learning: Working Scientifically

Computing

We use the Teach Computing curriculum. In Autumn 1 our topic is Computing systems and networks – Systems and searching.  In Summer 2 our topic is Creating media – Video production. 

You can use the Think U Know website to support your child with their learning about e-safety and becoming responsible digital citizens.

Trips and events for the term

Author talk at King Edward’s School; Joseph Elliot (17.10.24)

Six week swimming block at UoB pool (10.9.24 – 22.10.24)

Art and Design

We use sketchbooks to record and develop our ideas, whilst exploring different media (such as press-print, digital printing and mixed media surfaces) and the work of other artists.  During the Autumn term, our topic is Craft and design; Architecture. We will sketch a house from first and second-hand observation, follow steps to create a print with clear lines, with some smudging, and purposefully evaluate our work, demonstrating what went well and what could be improved. Take a look at walk through Birmingham city centre that focuses on the old buildings we have!

Design and Technology

We will be exploring textiles, where we will be using our skills of making templates, sewing and attaching fastenings to create stuffed toys. We will also be exploring Electrical systems: Doodlers, where we will be using our electrical circuits knowledge to create a doodler!

Geography

In our geography work, we will be answering the question: Would you like to live in the desert? We will develop our knowledge of desert biomes, where deserts are located, what features occur in the desert and what threats danger the environment.  You might find the following link useful for discussing this topic with your child:

National Geographic; Desert Biomes.

History

In our history work we, will be learning about the Ancient Greeks. Enjoy playing this game as well as developing knowledge on ancient Greek family life, gods and goddesses, and warfare.

Spanish

This term, we will be continuing to practise our pronunciation and conversational Spanish skills. In Autumn 1 we will learn nouns to use when talking about our family. In Autumn 2 we will be learning how to read and say the date/months of the year.

Music

This term, Miss Wyatt will be teaching the children all aspects of the music curriculum for Year 5.

Explore making music:

• Google Chrome Music Labs

PE

In the Autumn term, Year 5 will take part in Dance lessons linked with the topic of Ancient Greece as well as developing their skills and knowledge in playing invasion games.

RSHE

Children in Year 5 will learning how to take care of their health and and mental well-being as well as our specific topics being Family and relationships and Economic well-being. We will look at friendships, marriage, stereotypes, and handling money online.

RE

Our topics for this term are Caring for others, animals and the environment and Sharing and being generous. We will discuss these topics in line with the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus which promotes respect, tolerance and understanding.  This link is a great way to find out more about the many faiths in our community KS2 Religious Education – BBC Bitesize