The core text, The Boy and the Globe, will allow the children to explore the fascinating Tudor period in history. The text will serve as a springboard for historical inquiry and cross curricular links. Through reading, comprehension, and analysis, students will develop a deeper understanding of the Tudor period and its impact on society. 

In history, Year 5 will be investigating the following question -  What were the factors that contributed towards class systems during the Tudor period? Answering this will provide a solid foundation for the children's historical knowledge and critical thinking skills.

This term will start with focusing on children’s understanding of number (learning to read, write, order and compare numbers to at least 1,000,000), place value and revising the formal methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We will be focusing largely on arithmetic questions to ensure this is embedded.

The focus for science in Autumn 1 will be Living Things and Their Habitats. The children will investigate the life cycles of plants, mammals and insects. The children will then use scientific inquiry to measure, record and evaluate the germination of  chosen a vegetable.

In art, the children will explore the work of the famous pop artist called Venus Artist. They will review the techniques used in her work, so that they will be able to plan and produce their own portrait of William Shakespeare in the style of Venus Artist.

In French, the children will be focusing on time, so that the children will be confident in sharing o'clock and half past in French. The children will then focus on being able to share their hobbies.

In music, the children will investigate melody and harmony.  Children will explore the voices that sing the melodies and the instruments used within the music in the song - Ghost Parade to create the harmonies.

In RE, children will be answering the big question - What are the ways that communities care? The children will explore various religions and how their beliefs impact on the community around them.

In R.S.H.E, the children will be exploring relationships, to know and show what makes a good relationship, empathy towards others and  to know how to help themselves and others when they feel upset or hurt.

The children will have PE on Monday  and Friday. Children need to have their P.E kits in school these days following the uniform policy. Please note that PE will go ahead even in light rain.

The children will be playing Flag Football, demonstrating the skills of carrying a football while moving, throwing and catching and passing. Once the skills have been mastered, the children will utilise their new skills in a series of mini games.

Using the core text "The Boy in the Tower", the children will explore the impact of mental health on the main characters allowing the children to empathise with present day issues. Through reading, analysis and  comprehension, the children will develop a deeper understanding of the core text and also links to the wider curriculum such as science.

In geography, the children will be exploring a locational study on the significance of human activity on physical geography within the Croydon area from the time of the Tudors to present day so that they can answer the big question - How has Croydon changed from the Tudor times to now? 

This half term will continue with number, revising the formal methods for multiplication and division. The children will then move on to explore fractions - learning to compare and order fractions with both the same and differing denominators. We will also continue to practise arithmetic questions to ensure this skill is secure.  

Times tables and division facts should be practised weekly.

The children will be exploring states of matter, they will investigate how materials have different uses depending on their properties and state (liquid, solid, gas). The children will also explore that some changes to materials such as dissolving are reversible, but some changes such as burning wood result in the formation of new materials and these are not reversible allowing them to answer the big question -  Do you agree that all changes of state are irreversible?

This half term, the children will be undertaking a DT project to design and make a stuffed toy. They will go through the process of designing and prototyping through to the final realisation of their design. At each step, the children will explore and learn the required textile skills to help them achieve their final outcome.

In French, the children will be focusing on a selection of the key phonemes to facilitate accurate and authentic pronunciation as part of their language learning experience.

In music, the children will continue to investigate melody and harmony.  Children will explore the voices that sing the melodies and the instruments used within the music in the song - The Sparkle In My Life. The children will also start to learn to play the steel pans.

In RE, children will continue to explore the big question - What are the ways that communities care? The children will explore more religions and how their beliefs impact on the community around them.

This half term, the children will be concentrating on health and well-being, exploring the benefits of yoga and breathing exercises. They will also investigate the effects that good sleep and eating healthily can have on the body.

The children will have PE on Monday  and Friday. Children need to have their P.E kits in school these days following the uniform policy. Please note that PE will go ahead even in light rain.

This half term, the children will exploring gymnastics, learning skills such as point and group balances so that will be able to create and perform a final routine.

Using the core text, Windrush Child, the children will explore the impacts of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination on those who immigrated during that period. Through reading, analysis and comprehension, the children will develop a deeper understanding of the core text and also links to the wider curriculum such as geography.

Geography this half term will link with the core text where the children will explore immigration to London and the physical and human factors that influence it. The children will also investigate the seven major types of biome and how they differ between the UK and the Caribbean.

In maths this half term, the children will be learning how to multiply up to a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number. The children will also be learning how to divide a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number. Children need to make sure that they are confident in both their times tables and division facts from 1 to 12.

In this half term, Year 5 will be exploring Earth and space. We will be looking at our solar system and finding out how day and night occur as well as the orbit of the Earth and other planets relative to the sun in the solar system.

This half term, in art, the children will be exploring the work of Basil Watson, who created the Windrush Memorial statue in Waterloo station. The children will explore different types of sculpture, then using a variety different media, the children will create a free standing sculpture based on the work of Basil Watson.

In French, the children will be focusing on a selection of the key phonemes to facilitate accurate and authentic pronunciation as part of their language learning experience. The children will concentrate this half term on verbs, exploring how to use them correctly in sentences - both verbally and written.

In music, the children will continue to investigate melody and harmony.  Children will explore the basic indicators which are used within a pop ballard, to do this, the children will use the song 'Make you feel my love' by Adele

The children will be exploring the question - Why do people judge?
They will be have an understanding of what discrimination and hate crime is, they will also reflect on what techniques they can do to make sure all people are treated the same. The children will also gain knowledge about Ann Frank and the Holocaust.

This half term, the children will learn how to stay safe online, exploring issues related to online friendships including the impact of their actions. The children will also explore the influence others have on them and how they can make their own decisions. 

The children will have PE on Wednesday and Thursday. Children need to have their P.E kits in school these days following the uniform policy. PE kits are not to be worn in on these days.

This half term, the children will exploring net games - mini volleyball and tennis, learning skills such as balance and coordination so that will be able to play competitive games.

Please note that PE will go ahead even in light rain.

Spring Term 2 introduces the core text "A Kind of Spark," which challenges the children to consider identity and diversity. Through this text, in both English and whole class reading, the children explore the concept of inclusivity and acceptance, promoting an understanding of the importance of embracing individual uniqueness. The children will write a monologue as the main character which enabled the children to express their thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions around identity and diversity.

In history, the children will be continuing their learning journey about the Windrush Generation. They will be exploring key events that took place from the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush, through to modern times. The children will explore first hand accounts to understand different experiences that the Windrush Generation faced when moving to the U.K.

In maths this half term, the children will be learning how to find fraction of amounts using grouping and bar models. The children will then learn how to convert and write fractions into decimals - 10, 100 and 1000s. Children need to make sure that they are confident in both their times tables and division facts from 1 to 12.

In science, the children will identify the different types of forces and will use their knowledge to describe the force in action, using scientific language and diagrams. Using this knowledge the children will create a hypothesis and plan an experiment to answer the question - Which force is the most influential on Earth?

In DT, using readily-available materials such as card, paper or art straws, the children will explore ways in which forces act on bridge structures, how they are constructed and how they are strengthened. Working well as part of a team will be crucial, too – as children get to grips with designing, making and evaluating a variety of bridge designs.

In French, the children will be putting their linguistic skills to the test by learning the days of the week, months of the year and numbers so that they are able to write and verbalise the date, they will also use this new found knowledge to be able to say their date of birth in French.

In music, the children will continue to investigate melody and harmony.  Children will explore the basic indicators which are used within an old school hip hop track, to do this, the children will use the song - Fresh Prince of Bel Air by Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff.

The children will continue to explore the question - Why do people judge?
The children will be investigating the qualities that are needed to challenge people’s attitudes and then research Greta Thunberg, Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, the family of Stephen Lawrence and Consul Sugihara who all campaigned against discrimination and made a difference.

This half term the children will be exploring money, by doing this the children will gain a better understanding of how to make money stretch further and the importance of a weekly budget. The children will also look a the difference between borrowing and loaning, they will also explore the risks handling money online.

The children will have PE on Wednesday and Thursday. Children need to have their PE kits in school these days following the uniform policy. PE kits are not to be worn in on these days.

This half term, the children will exploring balance - from seated static balance through to static floor balance. The children will then move on to explore similarities and differences in movement and expression.

Please note that PE will go ahead even in light rain.

During the Summer Term 1, the children will focus on producing a detailed biography of David Attenborough, the renowned naturalist and conservationist. Through this text, in both English and whole class reading, the children will not only highlight his remarkable life but also raise awareness about the importance of sustainable development. 

In Geography, the children will be answering the following big question: How does the use of natural resources impact the planet? Through research and discussion, the children explore both renewable and nonrenewable resources and study what they are and how these resources are exported around the world. This knowledge gained will allow the children to answer the big question.

This half term the children will be exploring different methods to find perimeter and area. The children will then move on to understand and use degrees and classify angles. The children will then be investigating shape, identifying regular and irregular polygons and 2-D and 3-D shapes.

Children need to make sure that they are confident in both their times tables and division facts from 1 to 12.

In Science, the children will be answering the assessment question: What are the different stages of the human life cycle? The children will be exploring human development, investigating the human life cycle and each of the stages from birth, through early childhood all the way through to adulthood. The children will also investigate that leading a healthy lifestyle can help to slow down the decline in fitness and health.

Linking to our global theme of sustainable development, the children will be investigating renewable wind energy. Using this research the children will then be designing their own wind turbine, prototyping as they go through the design process.

By the end of this half term the children will have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a short role-play in a French tea room. They will consolidate much of the grammar covered (nouns, gender, determiners and plurality) so that they can say and write what they are ordering to eat and/or drink using a wider range of vocabulary alongside very useful transactional language.

In music, the children will continue to investigate improvisation and how it gives you the freedom to express yourself.  Each unit is centred around a Social Question, where children are encouraged to think deeply about the world, their communities and their relationships with others, to do this, the children will use the song - Look Into The Night.

This half term, the children will be answering the assessment question: What do Humanists believe?  The children will be exploring Humanist beliefs, investigating how Humanists use science and reasoning to understand the world and solve problems, rather than relying on religious belief. 

This half term the children will exploring Online Safety & Relationships. The Children will investigate online communities and how they collaborate constructively with others and make positive contributions. The children will also explore that there are some people online who may not be who they say they are.

The children will have PE on Monday and Friday. Children need to have their PE kits in school these days following the uniform policy. PE kits are not to be worn in on these days.

This half term, the children will practising athletics- from the importance of warming up and jogging through to the intensity of sprinting the endurance of cross country running.

Please note that PE will go ahead even in light rain.

In Summer Term 2, the children will dive into the fascinating world of Floodland by Marcus Sedgwick. The book explores an ecological theme centred around the consequences of environmental degradation and the impact of human actions on the natural world. The children will be writing a narrative recounting the journey of the main character Zoe.

In History, the children are to delve into the captivating era of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. They will explore the customs, traditions, and daily life of these ancient civilisations, gaining insights into their cultural practices, social structures, and interactions. 

This half term the children will be exploring decimals, learning how to find complements to 1. We will also be adding subtracting decimals using a variety of methods. We will then move onto statistics, concentrating on adding data on to  line and bar graphs.

Children need to make sure that they are confident in both their times tables and division facts from 1 to 12.

All modules have been covered.

In art, the children will study the work of Esther Mahlangu and her geometric style of art. Using this research they will to create their own geometric pattern which will be printed on a recycled item of clothing to link with our global theme of sustainable development.

By the end of this term, the children will have the knowledge and skills to present both orally and in written form about the pets they have and/or do not have in French. They will move from 1st person singular to 3rd person singular verb usage so they are able to say what the pet is called and use conjunctions more confidently.  

This term, the children will consolidate the learning that has occurred during the year. The learning is focused around revisiting songs and musical activities, a context for the History of Music and the beginnings of the Language of Music.

This half term, the children will continue exploring pilgrimage. They will use their new found knowledge to create a presentation on a chosen religion. The children will then present their findings detailing why different faiths decide to go on a spiritual pilgrimage.

This half term, the children will be learning about the physical changes that happen to the body during puberty.

The children will have PE on Wednesday and Thursday. Children need to have their PE kits in school these days following the uniform policy. PE kits are not to be worn in on these days.

This half term the children will be completing Outdoor Adventurous activities, which will not only get the children fit but will also help with their communication and leadership skills.