Welcome to Y5!

General Information

Staff:

Teachers: Mr Baskeyfield, Mrs Marshall and Miss Whitehead 

Teaching assistants: Mr Sizer and Mrs Little

PE:

Children will come to school dressed in their uniform and will bring their PE kit in a labelled bag.

Some PE sessions will take place outside unless there are extreme weather conditions i.e. ice, snow or heavy rain.

Please ensure they have the appropriate kit e.g. jogging bottoms/leggings and a jumper/hoodie.

Homework:

Home learning menus are given out at the start of every half term highlighting activities and projects the children can complete based on their current topic.

Each half term, children will be encouraged to complete homework from a 'homework menu' from their class teacher. This will be a range of activities relating to their current topic that parents can complete with their children.

Please do share photographs of your children carrying out the tasks by sharing them with the year group's Twitter page. 

Topics covered:

Autumn 1

Invaders & Settlers

Year 5 will begin the Autumn term travelling back in time to the period when the Romans left Britain and investigate whether Britain flourished or capitulated in this time period. During this topic we will explore the chronology of the Anglo-Saxon and Vikings from 410AD-1066AD. We will investigate where they settled and delve into the fractious relationship between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. We began our topic with and immersion day during which we baked bread, made clay pinch pots, played Viking boards games and created a life size timeline.   

Subject Knowledge Organisers

For more information around subject coverage, knowledge and skills, head on over to our Foundation Subjects section on the website which can be found here.

Books to enjoy at home!

Autumn 1

The Buried Crown by Ally Sherrick

It's World War II and Britain is on the brink of invasion.

Londoner George has been sent to live in the countryside while his brother and guardian, Charlie, trains to be a pilot – but he's very far from safe.

An ancient burial ground nearby contains a priceless treasure, a magical Anglo-Saxon crown Hitler is desperate to possess.

Alongside Kitty, the granddaughter of a Jewish archaeologist, George must find and protect the crown from the Nazi invaders before it's too late.

Anglo-Saxons by Neil Tonge

Discover the answers to fascinating questions in these new titles from the History Detective Investigates series. Follow Sherlock Bones on the detective trail and find out more about the Anglo-Saxons, such as how to write your name using the Anglo-Saxon alphabet, how the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain and who King Arthur was. Study original quotes and learn how archaeological evidence offers clues on the past to help you create your own project on the Anglo-Saxons.

The Anglo-Saxons by Izzi Howell

Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Anglo-Saxons? Find out how the Anglo-Saxons farmed their land, built their houses, and organised their society. Discover how their brilliant developments in defence, law, language, and storytelling still influence the way we live today.

Beowulf by Sir Michael Morpurgo

In fifth-century Denmark, a murderous monster stalks the night, and only the great prince of the Geats has the strength and courage to defeat him. Beowulf's terrifying quest to destroy Grendel, the foul fiend, a hideous sea-hag and a monstrous fire-dragon is the oldest surviving epic in British literature.