Radipole Primary School
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Year 5
Welcome to Year 5
We love the topics we teach in year 5 and hope they inspire the children to think about and enjoy the world around them.
The year starts with a Geography in which the children explore how to read a variety of maps. Later, children will learn about the diverse biomes that make up our planet and they will consider issues affecting the world's fragile environment. In history, year 5 will be looking at the struggle for the throne following the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The children will also discover the rich and colourful history of local crime and punishment and investigate the lasting achievements of the Ancient Egyptians.
In the autumn term, we visit the Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre, taking part in fun, challenging activities.
The children in Year 5 are ready to immerse themselves in our jammed-packed curriculum, where they can develop their academic skills, take on increasing responsibility for their learning and become confident independent learners.
Year 5 Teaching Team
| Mr Jimmy Topham |
| Miss Holly Roberts |
| Mrs Christine Smith - TA |
| Mrs Sally Smith - TA |
Year 5 Curriculum
Term | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
Writing | Non-fiction To persuade – magazine article
Non-fiction To inform – letter of advice | Non-fiction To inform – points of view diary entries
Non-fiction To inform – information text | Non-fiction To discuss – balanced argument
Non-fiction To persuade - speech | Non-fiction To inform – newspaper article
Fiction To entertain – recount/diary | Non-fiction To persuade – letter
Fiction To entertain - narrative | Fiction To entertain – narrative
Fiction To entertain - poetry |
Reading | Wonder - R J Palacio | Street Child – Berlie Doherty | When You Reach Me – Rebecca Stead | The Highwayman – Alfred Noyes | Clockwork – Phillip Pullman | A Long Walk to Water – Linda Sue Park |
Maths | Place Value Addition and Subtraction | Multiplication and Division Fractions | Multiplication and Division Fractions | Decimals and Percentages Area and Perimeter Statistics | Statistics Shape Position and Direction | Position and Direction Decimals Negative Numbers Converting Units Volume |
History |
| Vikings and Anglo Saxons |
| Local History: Crime and Punishment | Ancient Egypt |
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Geography | Local Geography: Land Use |
| Biomes and Climate Zones |
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| Our Fragile Earth |
RE | Does praying at regular intervals help Muslims in their everyday lives? | Does belief in the Trinity help Christians make better sense of God as a whole? | What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God? | How significant is it for Christians to believe that God intended Jesus to die? | What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God? | Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead a good life? |
Art |
| Drawing: MC Escher and Bridget Riley |
| Sculpture: Gaudi | Printing: Georgio Morandi and Lou Tonkins |
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DT | Structure: Bridges |
| Food: Pizza |
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| Mechanisms: Cam Models |
PSHE | Me and My Relationships | Valuing Difference | Keeping Safe | Rights and Respect | Being My Best | Growing and Changing |
French | Food | Food | Animals and Food | Animals and Food | Places and Towns | Places and Towns |
Computing | Coding: Traffic Light Simulations and Variables | Word Processing (English Link) | Online Safety | Presenting: PowerPoint Animals (French Link) | Spreadsheets and Databases | CAD (DT Link) |
Music |
| Livin’ on a Prayer |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Production | Classroom Jazz 1 |
PE | Indoor: Gymnastics Outdoor: Hockey | Indoor: Dance Outdoor: Tag Rugby | Indoor: Badminton Outdoor: Lacrosse | Indoor: Handball Outdoor: Netball | Swimming Outdoor: Rounders | Swimming Outdoor: Athletics |
Science | Properties and Changes of Materials | Animals | Living Things | Forces |
| Earth and Space |
Special Days/Visits | WOEC Map and Land Use Weymouth Walk |
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| Oracy Project World Book Week | Production |
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Key Objectives
| Reading | Writing | Maths |
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Reading Spine
Year 5 have a wonderful selection of books and poems to look forward to reading.
See the link to our school Reading Spine to find out more about the texts they can look forward to.
