Religious Education (R.E.) – this half-term’s unit is called Prophecy and Promise. In this unit we will learn about the Rosary, David’s story and how he guided Israel and became king, Psalms David wrote, how David’s story led to Jesus and we will look at some different types of prayer.

Reading into Writing – In Reading into Writing this half term, we are reading Roald Dahl’s play, The Witches.   Using this, we will write a diary entry and our own play script scene.   We will be answering comprehension questions based on this text using our VIPERS scheme, focussing particularly on retrieval, inference and vocabulary. 

Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar –  Year 5 words can be found at the back of the pupil planner – it is essential that the children know how to spell these.  Spelling focus this half term: -tial/-cial, -cious/tious, -tion/-sion, -cian, double consonant words and Year 5 words. 

Maths – Our Maths this half term focusses on learning about negative numbers, including some calculations with these. We will also work on our multiplication and division skills, focussing on written methods and calculations. 

Mental Maths/KIRFs -  This half term our KIRFs are all about PRIME NUMBERS. What they are and memorising the prime numbers up to 23. 

Science – Our Science unit this half-term is Forces. This unit covers the effects of gravity, air resistance, water resistance, and friction on objects. It explores how mechanisms like levers, pulleys, and gears magnify forces. Emphasis is on taking precise measurements, recording complex data, and presenting findings. 

History - In History this half-term, we are learning about the Normans. We will look at the contenders to the Throne of England in 1066, the Battle of Hastings, the Bayeux Tapestry, Feudal System and the Domesday Book. 

Physical Education (P.E.) - Children will need their PE kit in school on Mondays and Tuesdays: red round-necked PE top, navy shorts/tracksuit bottoms, plain black pumps.   This half term in PE we are studying gymnastics and hockey. This will help us develop team skills, rule following skills, balance and coordination.  

Drama – this half-term, we will be participating in drama lessons. We will learn how to project our voice, use expression and build confidence when performing. 

Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE) –  Our PSHE learning this half term is focussed around being created and loved by God. This unit explores the individual. Rooted in the teaching that we are made in the image and likeness of God, it helps children to develop an understanding of the importance of valuing themselves as the basis for personal relationships.  

Music – In Music this half term we will be continuing to develop our composition and music theory skills while also preparing for our class pieces. 

Computing – Creating media: video production we will be looking at filming techniques, how to plan and create our own video production using a story board and then evaluating this.

DT – In DT, we will be planning, preparing and making our own soups. We will taste a variety of vegetables and then decide which to use to make our own soup.