Year 5

SUMMER TERM Learning

English

We will be covering two main English texts each half term when we will be creating various pieces of writing inspired by the stories told. Each writing task will also contain a grammar focus, which will aid and improve the content. We will also read two different reading books – a non-fiction work and then a historical narrative.

Maths

During the first half of term, we continue to work on fractions – equivalents, fractions as decimals and then applying this to calculating percentages. We will then focus on units of measurement, including time before subsequent work on angles, position and direction.

Science

During the Summer term, we will be working through two main topics. We will start with ‘Imbalanced Forces’ when we will explore the different kinds of force and frictions by investigating and comparing and then we will conclude the Year with ‘Making Connections’ - a review opportunity of all the concepts we have explored in year 5.

Computing

This half term, we will start by creating pixel art before progressing to designing a fully functional Mars rover tyre using Tinkercad.

In Summer 2, we will be extending our knowledge of programming from the autumn term.

Geography & History

We start the term with Geography when we will be asking if we would want to live in the desert? Returning to History in Summer 2, we will be looking at the legacy of the ancient Greek civilisation.

Art & DT

We start our work in Art by creating self-portraits using mixed materials. In DT, we will be looking at structures, exploring how to reinforce a beam to improve its strength and using different materials to create a truss bridge.

Music

Using the religious festival of ‘Holi’ as inspiration, we will compose our own pieces during the first half of term. We will then move on to how we can use looping and remixing to alter compositions for specific effects.

PSHE

Our units for the Summer term will be Citizenship when we look at the law, our rights and responsibilities and then ‘Economic Wellbeing’ when we explore the idea of financial responsibility, borrowing and money risks.

Spanish

We will be continuing with our bi-weekly 1-hour Spanish sessions this term with our Spanish teacher, Mrs Calero.

PE

The first half of Summer term will focused on rounders and volleyball. We will then move on to athletics and badminton. Mr Haughton, as well as class teachers, will teach these sessions.

RE

This half term, we will begin with the unit ‘Who should get to be in charge?’ where we will explore the creation of laws. In Summer 2, we will use maps, pictures and texts to investigate why some places are significant to some religions.

Trips and Special Events

London Aquarium – Friday 2nd May

Ancient Greek workshop – Friday 27th June

As always, you will be informed of any other trips that are booked in due course.

Reminders

P.E is on Thursdays and Fridays – Summer 1 (if this changes, we will let you know).

Summer 2 TBC

Homework will be given out on Friday each week and is expected to be returned the following Tuesday to be marked.