We hope you have had a restful break and are excited about the term ahead! This is what we will be learning about in each subject this term:

Writing:

This term our writing lessons will be based around Beowulf. The children will be writing a thrilling character description of the monster Grendel. We will then write a descriptive short story and a dramatic eyewitness account of Beowulf’s battle. We will revisit a range of grammar and punctuation objectives with a particular focus on apostrophes and speech punctuation.

Readings:

In reading lessons, we will be reading Beowulf - an ancient, thrilling epic poem about a Scandinavian hero who fights the monster, Grendel. This was written in Old English over 1,000 years ago, it is one of the earliest fantasy tales, filled with adventure and brave battles, making it a foundation for many modern fantasy stories. The children will be reading three versions of this story - by Michael Morpurgo, Rob Lloyd Jones and Kevin Crossley-Holland. The children will explore rich vocabulary and powerful descriptive language, helping them to understand how authors create mood and atmosphere. They will also develop their comprehension skills by making predictions, analysing characters and explaining their ideas using evidence from the text.

Maths:

The children will be learning more about shape, with a particular focus on angles and the properties of 2D and 3D shapes. We will then move on to learning about position and direction including, co-ordinates, translation and lines of symmetry.

Science:

We will be learning about Animals Including Humans. The children will learn to order and describe the stages of human development; describe the process of reproduction in mammals and understand the concept of gestation; understand male and female puberty changes in more detail and describe the changes that occur as humans develop to old age. They will also develop their investigation -planning skills.

History:

We will continue to learn about the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. We will debate the wisdom of Ethelred’s policy of paying Danegeld and consider the legacies of Alfred the Great and Athelstan. Finally, we will learn about how this historic era ended with the Battle of Hastings.

Music:

In music this term,

PSHE:

The children will learn about the dangers of smoking and learn strategies for resisting peer pressure. The children will also explore Article 8: To explore the importance of nationality and families ties. And Article 30: To explore the use of language, customs and the practice of religious beliefs in a family.

Computing:

The children will be learning about animation. They will have a go creating a Victorian animation toy and then learn about how stop motion animation such as Wallace and Gromit is created. They will then work in groups to create their own stop motion animation.

Art:

In Art, the children will be learning about Ya’Ya Charles Heit and George Morrison  as well as learning about traditional totems. They will then design and create their own totems from clay.

DT:

In D.T, we will be exploring structures through our topic on bridges. The children will investigate different types of bridges, including arch, beam and truss bridges, and will learn how to strengthen structures through reinforcement and design. They will have the opportunity to design and build their own bridges using a range of materials, including spaghetti and wood. Throughout the unit, the children will develop their problem-solving and evaluation skills by testing, improving and refining their designs. They will also learn how engineers use creativity and practical skills to build strong, stable structures in the real world.

RE:

In R.E, we will be exploring the question: What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today? The children will learn that life can be seen as a journey and will explore what guides and supports people along the way. They will develop their understanding of the Five Pillars of Islam, including the Shahada (belief), Salah (prayer) and Sawm (fasting), and how these shape the daily lives of Muslims. The children will also learn about the importance of Ramadan and Eid, understanding why Muslims fast and how these special times are celebrated. They will be encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, reflect on their own beliefs and values, and make connections between religious teachings and everyday life.

French:

Through the medium of this familiar period of history, pupils will be taught the skills to describe themselves in the foreign language. They will do this as a character from the Viking period, exploring the vocabulary, adjectives and grammar involved in character and physical descriptions, allowing pupils to describe themselves and also another person by the end of the unit.

PE:

Year 5 are lucky to have tennis coaching this term for one of our PE sessions. PE will be: 

• Tuesdays -Tennis Coaching
• Friday- Athletics

As always, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have question.

Best wishes,

Mrs Coxall, Mr Godden and Mrs Lloyd