Year 5

Welcome to Year 5!

‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart.’
Colossians 3:23-24

Meet the Staff

Year 5K Teacher: Mr Khan
Year 5A teacher: Miss Ahmad
Teaching Assistants: Mrs Begum, Miss Ormrod & Miss Cantello   

What You Need to Know

Year 5 Overview Summer 1 2025

Year 5 Grand Spell Summer 1 2025 Group 1

Year 5 Grand Spell Summer 1 2025 Group 2

Homework will be given on Fridays to reflect the week’s learning. Homework will often cover Numeracy, Literacy, and a list of spellings in preparation for the Grand Spell each Friday.

Book Club Thursday - children will be attending Book Club, if they have not read 5 times a week.

Children are also expected to read and practise their times tables every night.

Please send your child in their PE kit for PE lessons. PE kit is a plain white t-shirt with dark trainers or pumps, and blue or black shorts. Plain black or blue tracksuit bottoms may be worn in the winter.

5K - Monday & Friday

5A - Monday & Friday

Please also provide your child with a hooded coat so they can stay warm during playtime.

In the summer months, caps can be worn when outside.

To find out more about the Year 5 curriculum, subjects, and spellings, please download the links below.

Please have a read of the document below and pick up some tips about how you can help your child with their reading.

Reading advice for parents.

What we are learning in Summer 1:

In  Maths, we will be learning all about shapes and angles in geometry. We’ll start by identifying 3-D shapes, such as cubes and cuboids, using their 2-D representations. We will learn how to estimate, compare, and measure different types of angles, including acute, obtuse, and reflex angles, and understand that angles are measured in degrees. We will practise drawing and measuring angles accurately using a protractor. We’ll also explore angles around a point (360°), on a straight line (180°), and other common angles such as multiples of 90°. In addition, we will use what we know about rectangles to help us find missing lengths and angles. Finally, we’ll learn how to tell the difference between regular and irregular polygons by looking at their sides and angles.

In English, we will be reading the poem The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes. We’ll explore the exciting and dramatic story told through the poem, learning about the characters, setting, and language the poet uses to create atmosphere. As part of our work, we will be writing our own character descriptions, focusing on the Highwayman and Bess, using powerful vocabulary to describe their appearance, actions, and personalities. We'll also discuss their choices and feelings, and think about how the poet helps us understand them.

In Science, our topic is “Planets.” We will be exploring space and around our solar system. We will be discovering how the moon works and how our planets affect the time and day.

In Geography, we will be learning about the Alpine region of Europe. We will discover how the Alps were formed and explore how people living there have adapted their homes and lifestyles to suit the mountainous climate. We will also develop our understanding of a region in another European country and learn about the physical and human processes that have helped to shape it, such as weather, tourism, farming, and transport.

In Religion, we will be learning about Pentecost, the special time when the Holy Spirit came to the disciples after Jesus had returned to Heaven. We will explore the story of how the disciples were filled with courage and began to speak in different languages, spreading the Good News to people from many nations. We’ll think about how Pentecost is the birthday of the Church and why it is such an important event for Christians. We will also reflect on the symbols of the Holy Spirit, such as wind and fire, and how the Spirit helps and guides us today.