Year 5

Central Idea: 'Social Evolution Can Have Lasting Consequences for Communities'

This term, Year 5 children have explored how changes in society can have lasting impacts on communities through a range of subjects and activities.

History – Crime and Punishment Through the Ages

We studied Anglo-Saxon crime and punishment, looking at how rules and consequences shaped early communities.

English
As part of our English work, we created Highwayman-themed poems, staging a mock “crime scene” in the classroom to inspire our writing. We also examined the case of Burke and Hare to support our narrative work.

Maths – Core Skills

In Maths, we focused on Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction, working on fluency, problem-solving, and clear methods for calculations.

Geography – Map Skills

Year 5 pupils have started to develop their understanding of maps, learning how to read and interpret them and how geography links to how communities grow and change.

Science – Changes as We Grow

In Science, we studied how humans and animals change over time, covering life cycles and stages of development.

Art – Collage with Vik Muniz

The children explored the collage techniques of Vik Muniz and created our own collages using a range of materials and textures.

This term has included a range of historical, geographical, scientific, mathematical and creative learning linked to our central line of inquiry.

We are proud of how Year 5 children have approached their learning this term and the progress they have made. Well done all of you!