Our Lady
of Lourdes
Year 5
Class Teacher: Mr Hill
We are currently also lucky to have Miss Horrocks, a student teacher, in our class for periods throughout the year.
Every day in the afternoon, Miss John and Mrs Parker work with some children from our class in small groups.
Year 5 Curriculum
Religious Education
In Autumn 2, we will be learning about The Commandments. We will also be focussing on Remembrance. In November we Remember.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them, may they rest in peace.
English
In English this half term we will be reading 'Arthur and the Golden Rope', which links beautifully to our Vikings topic. This is a new book for me, so I'm excited to read it with the children.
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:
Multiplication, division and fractions (tricky!)
- 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.
History
Children will be learning all about the Vikings and Anglo Saxons.
Music
We are learning all about the Blues
Science
In Science we are learning about different forces, including gravity and resistance.
Art and Design
In DT, we will be learning all about Textiles and aiming to make cuddly toys!
PE
In PE children are accessing a new scheme of work (Beyond the Physical), which in Autumn will focus on some Invasion Game skills and an introduction to Gaelic Football.
Computing
In Computing, children will be learning about Computing Systems and Networks, including Systems and Searching. You are welcome to have a look at our Computing Scheme on www.teachcomputing.org
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!
Geography
We are doing Geography in Spring 1, Summer 1 and Summer 2