Hazel Class Year 5

Mrs Day & Ms Hailey

Summer Term

Have a look at what we will be exploring in our curriculum this term!

In Art and Design this term we will explore 'Can I use mixed media to create a portrait?'. In this unit, we will be exploring how various types of lines emphasise emotion or draw attention.

In Computing this term, we will explore 'How do I stay safe online?'. In this unit, we will be exploring the importance of passwords, discuss what bullying is and who to go to if help is needed with online communication matters.

In Design and Technology, we will ask the question, 'How do I use monitoring devices?'. In this unit we will describe what is meant by monitoring devices and the development of plastic.  We will ask, 'Can I construct a bridge?' and identify stronger and weaker supporting shapes and use triangles to create a simple truss bridge.

In French, we will ask the question, 'Can I talk about my family?'. In this unit we will look at words that are similar in English and build sentences using word cards. 

In Geography, we will ask the question, 'Would you like to live in a desert?'. In this unit, children will be consider the characteristics of a hot desert biome and locate the largest deserts in each continent.

Our History focus for this term is 'How did the achievements of the Ancient Maya impact their society and beyond?'. In this unit, we will discover the different features of Ancient Maya cities and endeavour to understand the importance of archaeologists, archivists and historians. 

Our Music focus for this term is 'Can I identify features of South and West African Music?'. Based on South and West African music, children will learn to sing using the correct pronunciation.  We will also ask 'Can I compose a piece of music to represent an event?' where we will match a colour to a piece of music and create a graphic score and describe how this matches the general structure of a piece of music.

Our PE focuses for this term are 'swimming', 'rounders', and 'athletics'. 

In PSHE, we will ask the question, 'What do I know about safety and the changing body?’. In this unit we develop an understanding of what is safe to share online and name all the relevant parts of the body.  We will also ask 'What do I know about citizenship?' where we will begin to understand what happens when a law is broken.

In RE this term we will explore the questions 'How does faith enable resilience?’ and 'What will make our community a more respectful place?’. In the first unit we will identify beliefs about life after death in at least two religions and describe similarities and differences.  In the second unit we will make connections between belief in the 'Golden Rule' and the needs of a mixed community.

In Science this term we will explore the questions 'Can I describe different types of forces?' and 'Can I describe the evolution of humans?’. In the first unit we will look at forces like gravity, friction and aerodynamics.  In the second unit, children will look at the stages of growth and development in humans.

Class Homework

Each half term your child will be set a homework grid with homework options, alongside:

• Reading regularly 
• Weekly spellings to learn on Spelling Shed
• Regular TTRS practise

Timetable

Please note that our timetable is flexible and may be subject to change.

Spellings and Phonics:  It is expected that in Year 6, all the Year 3/4 words and Year 5/6 list of spellings are are known. Please practise these and USE these words in your writing.

Times Tables:  This is still vitally important!! Most of the Year 5/6 Maths curriculum links to pupil knowledge of timestables so it is extremely important to keep those skills sharp! Keep practising - with TTRS!

Home Learning Support

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Useful Information

PE is every Thursday and Friday. Please ensure your child wears their named, correct PE kit in school on these days, that earrings are not worn and long hair is tied up.

The children have access to their water bottles in the classroom during the day. Please ensure that your child has a named water bottle in school which is taken home regularly to be washed.

Your child is welcome to bring in a healthy snack of fruit or vegetables each day. 

Reading books are your child's responsibility and they will be responsible for changing their own book. Please record the date and title of the book that they have chosen in their reading record and make sure that your child’s reading record is signed to say they have finished their book and read as regularly as you can with them at home.