English

The first part of the term will concentrate on Speaking and Listening in relation to our ESB work. We will then study a number of texts including narrative poetry, persuasive writings and historical novels. Children will have the opportunity to use what they have learned about these texts in their own creative writings. The historical novel will link with work under study in history.

Language work for this term will include identifying and using root words, onomatopoeia and negative prefixes. Spellings will be chosen to complement other subjects or to increase vocabulary, while including some familiar letter patterns.

Mathematics

This term the children will learn to estimate and approximate. They will continue to refine their problem solving skills, including using a calculator. They will find percentages of numbers, relate fractions to decimals and begin to solve problems involving ratio and proportion.

Their work on shape and space will focus on symmetry and work on measurement will involve capacity and the use of timetables. The children will also continue to extend their use of the four operations including long multiplication. They will be encouraged to check their work and make general statements about numbers.

Science

Our topics this term are ‘Life Cycles' and ‘Keeping Healthy'.

During work on Life Cycles the children will learn that plants and animals reproduce as part of their life cycle and that in every life cycle there are distinct process and stages. The topic focuses on the life cycles of flowering plants.

Children will learn that there are many aspects to keeping healthy. They will learn about the heart and how the heart beat is affected by exercise. They will also identify the components of a healthy diet and recognise some harmful effects of drugs.

History

After our Isle of Wight Trip we will be working on the historical elements of the trip to provide items for individual project work. We will investigate and learn about 'The Great Exhibition', what it was, the impact it made, its importance as a showcase for Britain, who went etc. This will be incorporated into the historical novel the children will write.

Geography

Our work in geography will be based on the Isle of Wight. The children will study the physical features of the coast of the island and learn about the processes of erosion and deposition. They will find out what methods are used to control these processes and manage the coastline of the island. The children will look at the town of Sandown and its similarities to and differences from Alton.

Religious Education

Year 5 will learn about the power of wind and fire for change and relate this to the feast of Pentecost. We will then try to identify what makes a good witness, for our school, faith, community, culture etc and investigate some 'special people'.

French

The children will be looking at expressing their likes and dislikes in a variety of contexts, especially pizzas and their toppings. We will also be looking at a French school table and making comparisons. Finally, we will take a closer look at France and Bastille Day. The lessons will be very practical with the children using role play to help them learn the new vocabulary and building an understanding of life in France.

ICT

The children will learn that devices can be controlled through direct instructions. The pupils will be encouraged to recognise that control technology is all around them and the links between cause and effect. They should recognise that many devices rely on a set of instructions that can be repeated. They will be also working in pairs to discuss the devices and how they affect us in our lives

Personal, Social, Health and Moral Education

This term we will continue to discuss any issue which are relevant to the class. We will also look at air pollution, conserving energy and endangered animals. We will discuss what we know about the issues with emphasis on what we, as individuals, can do.

Art and Design

We will be looking at Islamic art. Pupils will be drawing from resources and using the patterns from their research to create large scale abstract pieces of work. These will then be extended as wither a clay low relief tile or as a cardboard print that will be used to create a repeat pattern.

Music

Those children who are ready will complete their work in John Pitt`s recorder Book One and be given the opportunity to progress to Book Two. Their singing skills will continue to develop through learning of the Sol Fah and we will sing songs from the very popular ‘Mary Poppins'. Composition work will include writing, playing, recording, and hopefully dancing, their own Cumberland Reel. After learning the chant The Human Drum Kit as a round, they will add their own sound effects and backing track before recording this in class. Listening will include Stravinsky`s wonderful story Firebird.

Drama

During the summer term Year 5 will be exploring different aspects of the Victorians to extend their history topic. Through hot seating and role-play they will aim to understand life in Victorian England from a different perspective. They will also be developing their speaking and listening skills using tongue twisters and poetry.

Physical Education

The Year 5 girls will play rounders in the summer term. They will develop and improve the basic skills of catching, throwing and aiming the ball. We will play games to work on techniques of fielding, striking and bowling. In the games lessons we will do basic activities to improve on basic ball handling and catching skills.

Boys will develop their cricket skills in various fielding and batting techniques, with particular emphasis on when to play shots and when to defend. In athletics, there will be an initial review of running styles with self analysis concentrating on body and arms, stride pattern and the rhythm of running. Close attention will be given to the start and the finish. In the field events, long jump and high jump techniques will be developed and children will be introduced to the shot putt.

It is emphasised that the above is offered as a guide only, and the school retains the flexibility to adapt its schemes of work to the needs of the individual or the class.