Year 5 - Sapphire Class & Topaz Class

Teachers: Mr Bulmer, Mrs Frame, Mrs Benn

In September we invite parents and carers into class to see and hear about the expectations on children's learning for this year. 

You can click the link here to download a PDF of the presentation.

Year 5 children are increasingly involved in taking on leadership roles within the school.

They are able to apply to become a Sports Captain for their House, a member of the "Good Life" team who ensure that our Eco Schools accreditation is maintained, or a member of the Bike-It Crew supporting our active travel ethos.

Year 5s develop their peer learning skills through our Reading Buddies scheme.

The CURRICULUM IN YEAR 5

KNOWLEDGE CONTENT

Physical Education

Please check out our PE timetable here.

Spellings

Please check out our Spelling curriculum for Year 5 here.

Educational Visits & Visitors

Please check below for the proposed educational visits and visitors across this year's learning. 

To reduce the financial burden on families, we invite visitors into school as much as possible. We do include one educational visit that requires a coach and this is highlighted below to allow families to plan.

Details of each trip will be emailed out nearer the time with more detailed information along with requests for payment donation.

 

Autumn Term – Space: The Final Frontier

Trip to the Observatory, Herstmonceux

During this trip, we will participate in a telescope tour and find out about ‘what’s out there’! We will complete a rocket workshop and try to develop our bridge building skills! Throughout the day, children will have unlimited access to the indoor and outdoor hands-on exhibits!

 

Spring Term – To the Rescue!

Comic book workshop

A visit from a comic book illustrator to teach the children how to improve their drawing skills. They will create their own superhero whose adventures are then explored in English lessons.

 

Summer Term – Gifts, Games & Gods

Bike/Hike Camp

All Year 5 pupils are given the opportunity to go on a 2-day/1-night residential trip - the Bike/Hike Camp. The children (and staff) either cycle or hike their way 6 miles up the South Downs to a campsite where they pitch their tents, make food, have a campfire and then sleep the night under canvas. The next day they bike/hike their way back to school. It's a truly wonderful experience and is often the children's first night away from home. The scenery is stunning and the children thoroughly enjoy their mini residential. 

 

A Visitor from Ancient Greece

Pupils encounter a visitor from ancient Greece. A time when myths and legends controlled the way people lived.  They will learn about the different communities that people lived in in ancient Greece and deepen their understanding through asking questions.