Our Lady
of Lourdes
Year 5
Year 5 Curriculum
Religious Education
In Autumn 1 our topic is 'Creation' and 'Gifts from God'
English
In English this half term we will be reading 'Oh Maya Gods', this links to our current History topic
There will also be daily handwriting, reading and spelling practice, with lots of opportunities to write.
Punctuation and Grammar:
Please make sure that you can recognise and explain:
- nouns
- verbs
- adjectives
- adverbs
- prepositions (or see here)
- conjunctions (or see here)
- pronouns
- articles
There is a handy guide to all this here for adults.
Spelling
New spellings are given out at the start of a half term, and every Friday children are tested on that week's spelling. It is encouraged that children practise these at home in addition to the termly homework grids. There will be daily practice of spellings and spelling patterns.
Mathematics
This term, Year Five will focus on:
Fractions, decimals and percentages alongside perimeter and area, and continuing arithmetic practice.
- The children have a Times Table test every Monday and a Times Tables champion is chosen from either someone who has scored well or improved lots!
It is encouraged that children practise these regularly at home, and also continue to practise their formal written methods of arithmetic.
Geography
Children will be learning all about Europe
History
Children will be learning about the Mayans
Music
We are learning about composition and notation linked to Ancient Egypt
Science
In Science we are learning about Space! Miss Fallon teaches Science to year 5.
Art and Design
In Art, we will be learning all about drawing an painting.
PE
In PE children are accessing a new scheme of work (Beyond the Physical) focussing on fundamental sports and movement skills
Computing
In Computing, children will be learning about basic programming.
Personal Development
Personal Development encompasses PHSE, SMHC and Mental Health awareness. We will be looking at areas that are important to our local area, and will be learning about Money Management, Police Education and Relationships and Sex Education.
MFL
Throughout the year, we will be learning French!
DT
Children are designing and making fluffy toys, Miss Fallon teaches DT.