Our Curriculum

Welcome back!

We have many exciting things to look forward to this term including: a trip to Silverstone and a Shang Dynasty workshop. 

 Our first history project, Dynamic Dynasties, teaches children about the history of ancient China, focusing primarily on the Shang Dynasty, and explores the lasting legacy of the first five Chinese dynasties, some of which can still be seen in the world today. 

We are also very busy this term preparing for Young Voices 2026!

Overview of the project:                                                                  

English

Autumn 1:

• Purpose: To entertain
• Outcomes: First person narrative, poetry
• Text: The Viewer by Gary Crew and Shaub Tan, Dark Sky Park by Phillip Gross

Autumn 2

• Purpose: To inform
• Outcomes: myth, letter
• Texts: Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce and Danny Chung does not do Maths by Maisie Chang
• Maths: Place Value, Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division and Area and Perimeter
• Science: Forces, Space
• Geography: Investigating Our World
• History: Dynamic Dynasties
• PSHE: Being Me and Celebrating Difference
• PE: Lacrosse and Yoga
• RE: Judaism and Christianity
• Computing: Computing systems and networks, Data Handling
• Art: Tints, tones and shade 
• DT: Moving Mechanisms
• Learning Behaviour: Responsibility and kindness

Important information

Timetable

Start: 8:40am Finish: 3:15pm

PE Monday & Wednesday

Children will come into school in PE kits. All children must have a white top or house colour, black or navy shorts. Trainers, black or navy joggers and jumpers will be required for outdoor PE.

Forest School will be on every other Monday, all children need wellies and a waterproof coat.

Equipment:

They must also have a named water bottle and waterproof coat in school every day.  All equipment is provided so children do not need pencil cases. Please remember a sun hat and sun cream.

Snacks: 

Healthy snacks are encouraged, e.g. Fruit and cereal bars. No sweets, chocolate or crisps please. Please help us to be careful of nut allergies and not send any nut products to school. Children also require a spill proof bottle of water. No fruit juice – only still water please.

Homework:

Reading – You should read with your child at least 5 times a week at home.

Spellings – Sent out on a Monday and tested on the Monday after. These can be completed on Spelling Shed

TT Rockstars- Use TT Rockstars to practise times tables. Children will be tested through the ’99 club’ on a Tuesday

Topic homework:

There is a topic homework sheet attached. We would like the children to choose at least one piece to do and bring in to share with the class.

How can you support your children at home?

Reading – You should read with your child at least 5 times a week at home. We will check reading diaries on a Monday.

Spellings – Sent out on a Monday and tested on the Monday after. These can be completed on Spelling Shed

TT Rockstars- Use TT Rockstars to practise times tables. Children will be tested through the ’99 club’ on a Friday.

Topic homework:

There is a topic homework sheet attached. We would like the children to choose at least one piece to do and bring in to share with the class. 

Young voices

It has been an incredibly busy time for Year 5 preparing for Young Voices at Wembley Arena. We had a fantastic turnout for our performance to parents, and then delivered an outstanding performance at Wembley Arena. The children should be so proud of their achievements and we can’t thank parents enough for your contribution with this.

Silverstone

Year 5 had a great time at Silverstone earlier this week. We had the opportunity to try on racing helmets, handle different parts of the formula one cars and even sit in a replica of one of the first racing cars! Phew, what a busy couple of weeks we have had!