CLL: 

Create a balanced argument on a topic of your choice. 

Topic:

Research a creature which we are likely to see at Plymouth aquarium. Use their website for some ideas of what we are going to see.  

https://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

Welcome to

Year 5  2025 - 26

Welcome to our Year 5 class page.  We will updating our class stories regularly to share with you the engaging work we are completing in year five.

This year, our staff consist of:

Buzzard Class - Miss Yetton, Mrs Reading, Mrs Downs

Magpie Class - Mrs Ward, Mrs Lang and Mrs Reading

We will also have the following teachers working with us over the year:

PE Specialist- Mr Williams (autumn 1, spring 1, summer 1)

Music Specialist- Mrs Heap (autumn 2, spring 2, summer 2)

Useful Class Information

Drop off and pick-up:

The school gates will open at 8.45am for registration at 8.55am. We expect for children to be in the classroom, ready for learning by 8.55am. Pick-up time is 3.15pm. If you would like your child to walk home independently, please pick up a form from the office which allows you to give permission for this to happen.  

P.E:

P.E will be taught this half-term by Mrs Nicholas which will be on Monday. Please ensure that children come to school dressed in their PE kit. We will aim to be outside, weather dependent, so please make sure that your child is suitably dressed. 

Magpie Class will also have swimming this half-term, more details to follow!

Forest School: 

We are extremely lucky to have forest school back on the timetable. For the summer term: 

Magpie Dates are: Thursday 4th June, Thursday 11th June and Thursday 18th June

Buzzard Dates are:  Thursday 25th June, Thursday 2nd July and Thursday 9th July

 

Reading:

Oxford Reading Buddy:

We are delighted to tell you that our school uses Oxford Reading Buddy. This is a digital reading service to support children’s reading development at home and at school. It contains hundreds of digital books and book-quizzes all matched to each child’s reading ability. Please log in to Oxford Reading Buddy. Your child has their password in the back of their home-school learning journal. If you don’t have a tablet or PC at home the service works on smartphone as well. For more information go to this address and choose Parent Support: https://support.oxfordreadingbuddy.com/

Your child will also be given a physical copy of a book. This can be looked through when completing their quiz.

In year 5, children should be reading at home five times over a week. We also read every day in school between 8.45-9.15am. This is where children are able to read their book, complete a quiz and change their book once they’ve completed it.

Teachers keep track of individual scores and move on and/or support where necessary. When children complete a quiz, it gives teachers an analysis in how pupils have performed in certain areas such as finding information, making connections and using inference or understanding vocabulary. Teachers can then support appropriately.

The scheme goes up to level 20 which is aimed at Y6 greater depth readers.

Homework:

Homework will be set on a Friday, this could be maths, CLL or topic. This needs to be returned the following Thursday. A copy of the homework will be inserted below on this webpage. 

Water bottles/snacks:

Children are encouraged to drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep well hydrated.  We ask that each child brings to school a named water bottle and a healthy snack (fruit,veg, cereal bar etc) to school.  Please remember that we are a nut-free school. 

Communication:

If you need to communicate anything to staff, please contact us (through email or telephone) via the school office.  Alternatively, you may be able to speak with a member of the team during pick-up time.

Best wishes,

The Year 5 Team 

 

Summer Term 2  

Communication, Language and Literacy

Year 5 CLL Unit: At the Heart of It? 

          Genre: Balanced Arguments.

Over this half-term, we will be reading Pig-Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman, a thought-provoking novel that follows Cameron, a boy awaiting a life-saving heart transplant. Through the story, pupils will explore themes of friendship, family, ethics, and medical advances, while developing their debating skills, drama, reading and writing skills.

 

 

 

 

 

STEM (Science)

This half-term, Year 5 will be exploring the fascinating circulatory system in Science, learning about the vital role of the heart, blood and blood vessels in keeping our bodies healthy and functioning. We will investigate how nutrients and oxygen are transported around the body and consider the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

 

Place and Time (Geography)

In this Kapow unit, Year 5 pupils will explore the question: What is life like in the Alps?  They will locate the Alps on a map and discover how this vast mountain range stretches across several countries in Europe. Pupils will investigate the physical features of the Alps, including mountains, valleys, and glaciers and learn how these landscapes have been formed over time.

As the unit progresses, pupils will explore how people live and work in this challenging environment. They will examine topics such as tourism, farming, and transport, and consider how humans adapt to life in mountainous regions. Pupils will also reflect on environmental issues, including climate change and its impact on the Alps, developing a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and the natural world.

 

Maths:

The key areas being taught over this term will include:

• Position and Direction
• Symmetry
• Decimals
• Negative numbers
• Converting units
• Volume

Children will also have a two-minute times table check on a daily basis. This term we will be focusing on x9 and x12. 

 

Jigsaw (PSHE):

Over this half-term, Year 5 pupils will explore the Changing Me unit. Pupils will learn about the physical and emotional changes that happen as we grow and develop. Children will explore how their bodies change during puberty; the importance of personal hygiene and ways to manage changing feelings and emotions. The unit encourages pupils to ask questions, understand that everyone develops at their own pace and build confidence and respect for themselves and others.

Faith and Beliefs:

In Faith and Beliefs, Year 5 will be exploring the question, What Does it Mean to be a Humanist in Britain Today? Children will learn about Humanism and its core beliefs, including the importance of reason, compassion and making ethical choices based on evidence and human experience. They will research influential Humanists and investigate how their ideas have influenced society. Pupils will also explore how Humanists mark important life events, including weddings, naming ceremonies and funerals and compare these celebrations with those of religious traditions. Through discussion and enquiry, children will develop their understanding of different worldviews and reflect on what gives meaning and purpose to people's lives.

Homework: