Homework 

Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings, maths and read for 30 minutes each night – Pupils in year 5 will aim to have competed their Green Read the Rainbow bookmark by the end of Autumn 2, to begin Blue in Spring.  

PE  

In year 5, the PE days are Tuesday and Friday for both classes. 

Please ensure that your child has their PE kit on these days. 

Trips 

Cultural Events and Trips this term include: 

• Tate Modern – Date TBC 

• Pantomime – Date TBC 

Key Times 

For year 5, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3.30.  

English 

In English, we will be looking at three texts this term. We will start off by looking at a retelling of Macbeth using key language features of narratives and play scripts. We will then move onto looking at an information text about the Titanic. Towards the end of term we will be looking at The Highwayman and using the text to produce poetry and narrative pieces of writing.  

Maths 

We will be starting Autumn 2 by continuing our Multiplication and Division unit from last term. After this, we will be looking at number, with a specific focus on Fractions. We will finish off the term by consolidating all the learning from Autumn 1 and 2 to ensure that learning is embedded.  

Science 

In Science, we will be looking at the different types of forces. We will be taking a close look at friction, gravity, water resistance and air resistance. We will then move on to look at how levers, pulleys and gears work.  

Geography 

In Geography, we will be continuing our work on biomes, but with a deeper focus on Brazil. We will be looking at biodiversity, natural resources and factors affecting the environment. 

History 

In History, we will be continuing our learning about the Anglo-Saxons, focusing more on how their way of life changed over time and what we can learn from them. 

RE 

In RE, we will be exploring Christianity, tying in nicely with the Christmas celebrations. We will be focusing on the different versions of the Christmas story and how perspectives can alter the way a story is remembered. 

Computing 

We will be looking at multimedia and video production. We will be looking at the different techniques used in filming videos and the different positions cameras can be held to create different effects. 

Art 

In Art and Design, we will be looking at collage this term with a spotlight on the artist Sarah Eisenlohr who creates vintage inspired collages using magazines. We will be focusing on the visual elements of shape and space to help us work up to a final art piece at the end of term.  

French 

In French, we will be learning about food, preferences and how we can talk about what we eat on different days. 

PSHE 

In PSHE we will be learning about human rights. We will look at how and why we should respect everyone around us, despite our differences. Finally, we will look at how laws are developed. 

PE 

In PE we will be doing Football. 

Music 

For our music lessons, children will be learning about major, minor and pentatonic scales and will be composing their own. 

DT 

In DT the children will be refining their safe cutting skills, analysing their evaluation of soup and making their final product.