Year 5
| Staff 2026-27 | |
|---|---|
|
Class Teacher |
Miss N. Jefford |
|
Learning Support Assistant |
Mrs M. Bice |
| PPA Cover | Mrs S. Callcutt |
Welcome to our Year 5 Class Page!
Hello and a big welcome to all our students and families!
We’re so excited to have you as part of our classroom community this year. This page will be your go-to spot for important updates, class news, learning highlights, and special moments we’ll be sharing along the way.
Here, you’ll find helpful information about what we're learning, upcoming events, and ways you can support learning at home. Most of all, we hope this space gives you a glimpse into the fun, creativity, and growth happening in our classroom every day.
We’re looking forward to an amazing year of learning, laughter, and working together. Let’s make it a great one!
Warmly,
Miss Jefford
(Class Teacher)
Weekly Homework Schedule:
Set: Fridays
Due: Following Friday
Maths:
-
One activity on Learning By Questions (LBQ)
English:
-
One activity on Learning By Questions (LBQ)
Spellings:
-
Weekly spellings on Purple Mash
PE:
Wednesday (Indoor)
Friday (Outdoor)
Timetable
Maths Overview
Content Overview
|
Yr 5 2026/2027
|
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
|
|
English |
The Man Who Walked Between the Two Towers |
The Lost Thing |
The Lost Happy Endings |
Hidden Figures |
The Tempest |
Kaspar, Prince of Cats |
|
|
Comprehension |
Cosmic |
Mythologica |
Overheard on a Tower Block |
Robot Girl |
Titanic |
Beetle Boy |
|
|
Science |
Separating mixtures |
Properties and Change |
Earth and space |
Life Cycles and reproduction |
Unbalanced Forces |
Human Timeline |
|
|
Computing |
Quizzing |
Game Creator/ Databases |
Spreadsheets |
Animation: Coding |
Word Processing |
Concept Maps |
|
|
Art |
Architecture |
|
Self Portraits |
|
Interactive Installations |
|
|
|
DT |
|
Making a pop-up book |
|
Bridges |
|
Developing a recipe |
|
| History |
|
British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else? |
|
What was life like in Tudor England? |
|
What did the Greeks ever do for us? | |
| Geography | What is life like in the Alps? | Why do oceans matter? |
|
||||
|
Music |
Ancient Egypt | Blues | South and West Africa | Ukulele |
Holi Festival/ Loop and Remix |
Musical Theatre | |
|
RE |
Intro: Respectful Religion and Worldviews | Why doesn’t Christianity look the same? |
Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in? |
What happens when we die? Part 1 |
What happens when we die? Part 2 |
Why are some places significant to believers? | |
|
PSHE |
My healthy self: How can I support my mind and body as I grow? | Connecting with others: Why are healthy relationships important? | The online world: How am I influenced by what I see online? | Citizenship: How can we make a difference in our communities and beyond? | Economic Wellbeing: How can we be in control of our money? | How can I manage the changes to my body and emotions as I grow up?Transition to Year 6 | |
|
PE |
Gymnastics Netball |
Fitness Football |
Dance Tag Rugby |
Self- defence Quicksticks |
Leadership Kwik Cricket |
Multi-skills Athletics |
|
|
French |
French Monster pets |
Space exploration |
Shopping in France |
French Speaking World |
Verbs in a French week |
Meet my French family |