Autumn 1

Welcome to our Year 5 page where you can discover what our pupils are learning about now and in the weeks ahead.

During the first week back, the children created some lovely art work in the style of Hundertwasser, which also linked to our class book about the expedition led by Ernest Shackleton to Antarctica. Several of their pictures are on display around the school.

In PE, all Year 5 classes are having fun learning to play squash – building on their skills from the previous two years.

Materials and their properties has been our first science topic, with the children taking part in experiments to develop their understanding of combining and separating mixtures and solutions.

Earlier this half-term, we had an exciting TTRS day – there were some great costumes and certificates were given to those in each class who had impressed the most! 5M were the winners of the competition between classes.

Coming up in DT, the children will be making a Smorrebrod (Danish open sandwich) and a Mezze alongside honing their slicing, chopping, grating and designing skills!

We have begun our study of Ancient Greeks and Year 5 will have the chance to dress up as we take part in an Ancient Greeks’ day later this half-term.

Please find the Year 5 curriculum overview and key information attached below.