Year 5

As a school, we follow the primary National Curriculum for Key Stage 2. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum#programmes-of-study-by-subject

Below, is a break down of the topics we cover in Year 5

At BPSP, our ambitious, vibrant and inclusive curriculum has been developed with the intention of providing all our learners with key knowledge and skills for long-term learning and with the cultural capital to become responsible and valuable citizens in our modern society.

From Year 3 through to Year 6, we study a wide variety of subjects, making cross-curricular links where relevant (see curriculum overviews on the school website for more detail) In addition, we regularly recap and revisit previous knowledge so it can be recalled and applied to different contexts in order to deepen the learning experience for all children.

If you would like any further information regarding our curriculum, please contact the school office at office@bpsp.coastalpartnership.co.uk.

Summer 1

English

Our English is based around the book, Stormbreaker - Alex Rider. Through this exciting text, we explore adventure stories, designing and presenting a gadget and writing persuasive letters.

Reading

In Reading lessons, children will read a selection of texts, based around our English and Discovery learning, to develop inference, summary, vocabulary and prediction skills.

Maths

All classes follow the National Curriculum and cover the Year 5 objectives throughout the year. Please see Maths overview for further details.

Geography

The Geography learning this half term develops previous learning about North America. We are focusing on human changes and the impact of humans on the natural world.

Science

In Science, we are learning about forces and the fundamental knowledge which underpins everyday physics.

PE

In PE, we will be focusing on striking a moving object in tennis and learning about sporting values, such as losing with respect, by playing different modified invasion games.

DT

This half term’s DT is focused around designing, making and evaluating cushions. Concentrating on cutting and sewing skills, the children will create their own cushion.

Computing

In Computing, we will be furthering our knowledge about online safety and starting to look at how we can use PowerPoint effectively.

French

This half term’s French learning is closely focused around the family, saying who makes up our family and detailing their names, ages and personalities.

Music

This term, we will be focusing on composition. We will explore how to use a variety of instruments to create music around the theme of space. In the second half term, we will introduce the children to composing using YuStudio.