Class Five
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In Year 5, learning becomes an unforgettable adventure! Our journey begins by uncovering the wonders of Ancient Greece - its myths, thinkers and influence on the modern world. Then we continue travelling back in time to explore life with the Vikings and Tudors. But our travels don’t stop in the past.
Geographically, we journey across the globe—navigating maps and mastering compass skills as we explore the Alps, the world’s vast oceans, and the dramatic Mojave Desert.
Our English lessons are deeply connected to our historical, geographical, and ethical explorations. From daring to plunge over Niagara Falls in Queen of the Falls and untangling the mischief of Greek deities in Who Let the Gods Out?, to rescuing stolen fairy tales in The Lost Happy Endings, braving Norse myths in Arthur and the Golden Rope, standing up for hope with Malala’s Magic Pencil, rebuilding fragile marine ecosystems in The Brilliant Deep, and celebrating Shakespeare’s courageous heroines in Bold and Brave Women, children write across a rich variety of genres, fully immersed in these inspiring stories and the diverse worlds they inhabit.
In Maths, we take on challenging new concepts head-on! Children explore prime, square and cubed numbers, master multiplication and division with larger numbers, and deepen their understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages. Practical maths comes alive through engaging activities in data handling and statistics, helping learners connect classroom learning to real-life situations.
Science is an adventure of its own in Year 5. We blast off into Space, investigate the properties and changes of materials, and discover the rich diversity of living things and their habitats. We also explore the changes humans go through and uncover the forces that shape our world—literally!
RE in Year 5 is all about exploration and personal growth. Through our Questful RE curriculum, children embark on a meaningful journey of discovery, examining the beliefs, stories and practices of world religions—while always considering their own starting points, questions and perspectives. This approach encourages empathy, reflection, and respectful dialogue, helping children grow not only in knowledge but in their understanding of the diverse world around them.
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