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.

Spring 1

English

First, we will be focussing on writing a non-fiction text about a space rover.  After the sci-fi, non-fiction writing, the pupils will be asked to finish a science fiction story. A variety of texts will be studied and used as a stimulus to promote this learning.

Maths

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

Reading

In Reading lessons, children will read a selection of science-fiction texts to develop inference, summary and prediction skills.

Geography

Geography is based around the impact of weather and climate in North America.

RE

The Big Frieze - Focusing on Incarnation, the children will strengthen their understanding of Christianity.

PHSE

PHSE this half term is focussed on ‘Valuing difference’

French

This half term’s French learning is learning to talk about hobbies and pastimes. This will extend the work already done about sport.

Science

An exciting study of the Earth and our Solar System makes up our Science topic. We will learn about how the Earth’s position impacts life on Earth – day length, night and day, seasons.

Computing

Spring term in Computing is focused around coding. The children will all have a personalised learning journey through a coding programme, Code.org

Music

Children will be developing their steel pan skills, fusing together some key movie themes.

PE

In PE, children are developing their knowledge in gymnastics and net and wall-based activities. Alongside this, they are improving their understanding in sending & receiving different objects, passing and space and creative dance

DT

This half term the children will be designing and making their own toy which will consist of a moving part in the form of a CAM.