The Year 5 teaching team consists of:

Mr Wren and Miss O'Carroll

Mrs Tickle, Mrs Smith, Miss Lester, Mrs Horne and Mrs Damerall

Summer Term

Literacy

This term our Literacy learning will be based on the book, ‘The Time Travelling Cat and the Egyptian Goddess’. We will begin the topic by immersing ourselves in the story and applying our learning to a non-fiction text. This will then help us to write a myth based on the story.

Numeracy

Decimals

Geometry: Properties of Shape

Geometry: Position and Direction

Measurement: Converting Units

Measures: Volume

Science

Earth and Space

Animals

History

 Egyptians

R.E

Islam – What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?

Key Objectives

•    Identify and explain Muslim beliefs about God, the Prophet and the Holy Qur’an (e.g. Tawhid; Muhammad as the Messenger, Qur’an as the message)

•    Describe ways in which Muslim sources of authority guide Muslim living (e.g. Qur’an guidance on Five Pillars; Hajj practices follow example of the Prophet)

•    Make clear connections between Muslim beliefs and ibadah (e.g. Five Pillars, festivals, mosques, art)

•    Reflect on and articulate what it is like to be a Muslim in Britain today, giving good reasons for their views.

 P.E

Outdoor Adventurous Activities, Dance, and Athletics

PSHE

Relationships

Key learning objectives:

I can explain why I have special relationships with some people and how these relationships help me feel safe and good about myself. I can also explain how my qualities help these relationships.

I can give examples of behaviour in other people that I appreciate and behaviours that I don’t like.

Changing Me

Key learning objectives:

I am able to explain some changes that will happen to my body as I get older and be able to use the correct names for my body parts.

I can explain how boys’ and girls’ bodies change on the inside/outside during the growing up process.

I can explain why looking after myself physically and emotionally is important.

The children will be taught age-appropriate puberty and sex education over the course of this unit. Please contact the office if you would like your child to be withdrawn from the sex education element of the unit. 

Art

Remember our P.E days are:

Monday – Outdoor

Tuesday – Indoor

Curriculum