Year 5
Our classes this year are named after flowers;
Iris
Mrs N Peacock
Miss L Harrison (TA) Mrs T Wright (TA)
Dahlia
Miss M Pratt/ Miss C Mills
Orchid
Mrs E Hope
Miss D Northfield (TA) Mrs J Dyson (TA)
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Autumn 1
Curriculum
History
This half term Year 5 will be learning all about the Ancient Greeks. Within the lessons, they will learn about Athens and Sparta, the Olympics, Greek Gods and the legacy that has been left by the Greeks. The children are already thoroughly enjoying this topic.
Art
This year children will focus on a different artist each half term. This half term pupils will explore the artist Andy Warhol and his famous Pop Art. Children will choose a favourite cartoon character and use acrylic paint to create a piece of art in the style of Andy Warhol.
Computing
In computing this half term we will be becoming game developers. The pupils will be using a PowerPoint style program in order to design, build and play their own games. They will learn to use hyperlinks to make their game interactive and enable others to play it.
RSHE
In RSHE this half term children will be learning about ‘What makes up a person’s identity?” Children will be learning about the similarities and differences between people and how this is relevant in our school and area. They will also be learning about stereotyping and how to challenge stereotypes that they may see or hear.
Science
This half term our topic is forces. The children will learn about the effects of air and water resistance, friction and gravity. They will also learn about other mechanisms, including levers, pulleys and gears and the effect they have on forces.
R.E
In Year 5 children focus on learning about Muslims through the unit, “What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?” They will learn about different aspects of the Islamic faith including, prayer, fasting and the five pillars of Islam.
French
Children will be learning how to talk about aspects of school life where they will revise classroom commands, saying the date and classroom objects
