Wonder, Believe, Shine & Achieve - Welcome to Year 5!
Year 5 Summer Term
This term in Year 5, we will journey back in time to explore the exciting and often dramatic world of the Vikings, learning about the impact of the Viking Age on Britain and beyond. Year 5 will investigate how Viking life, beliefs, and raids shaped history, and how their legacy can still be seen today. Through our novel study Viking Boy by Viking Boy, written by Tony Bradman, Year 5 will develop their reading comprehension, inference skills, and creative writing. Learning will be enriched through drama, discussion, and extended writing inspired by Viking myths, sagas, and historical events linked to the Viking Age.
In Maths, we will continue to build fluency and confidence in geometry, exploring shapes, angles, symmetry, and position and direction. Year 5 will also strengthen their understanding of decimals and develop their skills in converting units of measurement, applying their learning to real-life problem solving. Throughout the term, Year 5 will be encouraged to explain their reasoning clearly and use mathematical vocabulary with precision.
In Science, our focus will be on Properties and Changes of Materials. Year 5 will investigate the different properties of materials and how they can be used in everyday life. They will explore processes such as dissolving, separating mixtures, and reversible and irreversible changes, developing their scientific enquiry skills through hands-on investigations.
In RE this term, pupils will study the topic To the Ends of the Earth, exploring the early spread of Christianity and reflecting on the question: What guides Catholics to be able to live a good life? Children will also learn about the significance of Pentecost and consider how this event inspired the disciples to share Jesus’ message with the world. Through discussion and reflection, pupils will think about values such as courage, service, and living out faith in everyday life.
Homework
Homework is set weekly. Please hand in by Wednesday.
Spellings are on Spelling Shed.
Please encourage your child to read regularly and access TT Rock Stars as much as possible