Year 5 are taught by Mrs Gardner and Mrs Lethbridge.

Ms Hall and Mrs Scott are our Year 5 Teaching Assistants.

All children will have a colour-banded book and a library book to take home and they will be able to change this every Wednesday. Year 5 PE days are Mondays and Wednesdays – PE kit is to be worn to school on these days.

Home Learning is provided and to be returned via your child’s Google Classroom. If you need to contact the team please email: Y5@kgagomer.uk

Please see below for a Curriculum Overview for the year.

Autumn Term 2025

The Year 5 team are delighted to welcome the children back for an exciting new school year, packed with curiosity, creativity, and discovery.

We begin the term in English with a focus on high-quality literature. Our Guided Reading and Writing will centre around The Explorer by Katherine Rundell, a thrilling survival story set in the Amazon Rainforest. This inspiring text will support rich comprehension work and provide a springboard for writing adventure stories packed with vivid descriptions, suspenseful events, and dynamic characters.

In Mathematics, we will begin by strengthening our understanding of Place Value, exploring the meaning behind each digit in increasingly large numbers. We’ll then move into the four operations, focusing on efficient strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Arithmetic practice will form part of our daily routine, with each day focusing on a different skill area to build fluency and confidence. Later in the term, we’ll explore statistics, learning how to interpret data from real-life sources, including charts, graphs, and timetables.

In Science, our first topic is Earth and Space, where we’ll explore the structure of our solar system and consider the question: How do the planets in our solar system prove that gravity exists? Children will take part in investigations, model-making, and a celebration of World Space Week, including an exciting visit to a space-themed expo. In the second half of the term, our focus will be Living Things and Their Habitats, where we’ll explore the fascinating variety of life cycles across different animal groups and share our learning through enquiry and presentation.

In Geography, our key question is: How does Iceland compare to the UK? We’ll explore physical geography, such as volcanoes, glaciers, and investigate human geography, including land use, climate, and population. Children will develop their map-reading and research skills as they compare these two island nations and consider how geography shapes daily life.

In History, we’ll travel back in time to explore the lives, beliefs, and legacies of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. Through artefact study, historical sources, and hands-on projects, we’ll investigate settlement, invasion, and cultural change in Britain over time. We’ll ask key questions about conflict, identity and how these two societies shaped early English history.

A highlight of the second half term will be our residential trip to Stubbington Study Centre. This exciting experience will help children develop teamwork, resilience and a greater appreciation for the natural world.

In Computing, pupils will become digital storytellers. We’ll explore the Amazon Rainforest through the lens of film-making, developing scripts, capturing footage, editing content, and adding sound and effects to produce powerful environmental documentaries.

Art this term will be inspired by the iconic Mexican surrealist, Frida Kahlo. Children will study her use of symbolism and self-expression to create bold, expressive self-portraits that tell their own stories.

In PE, our focus will be on teamwork, collaboration and fair play. Children will develop their skills through striking and fielding games, as well as team invasion sports such as hockey.

In Music, we’ll dive into the Rock genre using the Charanga platform, with Livin’ on a Prayer as our central song. Pupils will learn to sing harmonies, develop pitch and rhythm control, and perform as part of a Year 5 band.

Religious Education this term will focus on the Christian concept of faith, looking at how this is expressed through the Bible. We’ll revisit the nativity story, examining the symbolism behind the gifts of the Magi and exploring the theme of prophecy.

Our Personal Development curriculum begins with a unit on family and relationships, encouraging children to reflect on friendships, boundaries, and self-respect. We’ll also explore key issues such as bullying, stereotyping and discrimination. Alongside this, our Diversity and Equality curriculum will help children understand and celebrate the protected characteristics that make up our wonderfully diverse society.

We are incredibly proud of the rich and varied learning on offer this term and look forward to a brilliant year ahead with our Year 5 pupils.

Summer Term 2025

We can hardly believe that we have reached the final term of Year 5! As we head into this exciting stage of learning, we will be immersed in a dynamic and enriching curriculum designed to deepen our understanding, challenge our thinking, and develop key skills for the future.

Literacy

This term, we are unlocking the power of high-quality texts through Opening Doors, encouraging students to analyse how authors use effects to engage their readers. Our writing will be both analytical and creative, covering a diverse range of genres. Within Non-Fiction we will explore diary writing, memoirs, and explanations – developing precision, structure, and reflective thinking. Within fiction, we will further explore story writing – crafting compelling narratives with rich vocabulary, strong character development, and immersive settings. Throughout, we will refine our editing skills, focusing on sentence fluency, punctuation, and word choices to elevate the effectiveness of our writing.

Mathematics

Building upon mathematical fluency and problem-solving skills remains a priority. This term, we will consolidate our understanding of decimals and percentages, ensuring mastery before moving on to the application of measurement concepts, including weight, length, unit conversions, and volume. Later in the term, we will embark on an exploration of geometry, investigating position and direction, and applying reasoning skills to solve real-world problems.

Science

Scientific enquiry is at the heart of our learning this term. We will adopt an investigative approach to deepen conceptual understanding through two key themes. In our Forces topic we will be exploring gravity and investigating whether unsupported objects fall to Earth at different speeds. In our Animals Including Humans topic we will examine how bodies age differently and gather information to understand key biological changes. These topics will develop students’ ability to test and evaluate scientific ideas with confidence.

Computing

Through a combination of creativity and problem-solving, we will further develop our programming skills. We will be using LEGO Spikes and a range of coding platforms to design, test, and refine our own interactive programs.

Creative Arts

In Art we will be drawing inspiration from the fascinating Mayan civilization and explore how artists use colour to convey mood, developing technical skills in painting and mixed media. In Music our focus will be on rap and rhythm, using Charanga to explore the structure of hip-hop music, including a study of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. We will also continue our instrumental learning with the ukulele.

History and Geography

This term we will delve into the advanced and intriguing Mayan civilization, uncovering their achievements, societal structures, and legacy. To understand this culture we will explore subjects such as agriculture, mathematics, astronomy and calendar making. Our geographical exploration will take us to Iceland, where we will investigate its unique landscapes, climate, and tectonic activity.

Physical Education 

A varied and engaging term awaits in PE, where we will develop agility, teamwork, and resilience through a range of activities, including athletics, rugby, outdoor adventurous activities and dance. 

Modern Foreign Languages 

The language being explored this term is Spanish. We will be building our confidence by exploring where people live, identifying and describing rooms and locations and looking at the Olympics, including sports vocabulary and key facts.

Religious Education 

This term’s focus is on identity and enlightenment within Christianity – The Eucharist. Exploring themes of belonging, commitment, and faith. We will also explore Wesak and explore the significance of this Buddhist festival and its teachings on enlightenment.

Personal Development 

We continue to embed the values of respect, inclusivity, and personal growth through discussions and activities focusing on Safety and prevention – equipping students with essential life skills. Within diversity and acceptance we will explore fostering empathy and understanding of others and in our growing and changing topic, we will be navigating personal development with confidence.

As we embrace the final term of Year 5, we look forward to a summer filled with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. It promises to be a fantastic journey of learning and discovery!