Autumn 2025
Year 5
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Welcome to Year 5!
I hope you all had a lovely summer and the children got a well deserved rest. The children have been settling into the new school year really well. Please find below an overview of what the children will be learning this year in the Autumn term.
I hope you all had a lovely summer and the children got a well deserved rest. The children have been settling into the new school year really well. Please find below an overview of what the children will be learning this year in the Autumn term.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to catch me at the end of the school day or email me on my school email address – ebrett@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk.
As readers and writers, we will develop our knowledge of features within different genres, whilst continuing to focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar. This term, we will begin with an exciting and engaging narrative unit linked to the book, 'The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky' by Kim Jihyun. This is a beautiful story about allowing ourselves to be present in the moment and see the world afresh. We will later move onto poetry and study the poem, 'The Malfeasance' by Alan Bold. The message of the poem is that wrongdoing (malfeasance) can spread like a disease, but it can be countered by a reciprocal attitude of kindness, compassion and respect.
As readers and writers, we will develop our knowledge of features within different genres, whilst continuing to focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar. This term, we will begin with an exciting and engaging narrative unit linked to the book, 'The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky' by Kim Jihyun. This is a beautiful story about allowing ourselves to be present in the moment and see the world afresh. We will later move onto poetry and study the poem, 'The Malfeasance' by Alan Bold. The message of the poem is that wrongdoing (malfeasance) can spread like a disease, but it can be countered by a reciprocal attitude of kindness, compassion and respect.
As mathematicians, we will learn about: place value of larger numbers and numbers with up to three decimal places; rounding large numbers; negative numbers; multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1,000; multiples, factors, common factors, prime numbers and composite numbers; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using formal written methods; equivalent fractions and comparing, ordering, adding and subtracting fractions. Number fluency will continue to be an important focus this term.
As mathematicians, we will learn about: place value of larger numbers and numbers with up to three decimal places; rounding large numbers; negative numbers; multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1,000; multiples, factors, common factors, prime numbers and composite numbers; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using formal written methods; equivalent fractions and comparing, ordering, adding and subtracting fractions. Number fluency will continue to be an important focus this term.
As scientists, we will learn about animals, including humans and describe the changes as humans develop from birth to old age. After the half-term we will learn about living things and their habitats. We will describe the differences in life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird. We will then learn to describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals.
As scientists, we will learn about animals, including humans and describe the changes as humans develop from birth to old age. After the half-term we will learn about living things and their habitats. We will describe the differences in life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird. We will then learn to describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals.
As computer scientists, we will learn about computer systems and how information is transferred between systems and devices. We will then learn how to use different tools and how images are created in layers.
As computer scientists, we will learn about computer systems and how information is transferred between systems and devices. We will then learn how to use different tools and how images are created in layers.
As geographers, we will learn about what a mountain is; the features of a mountain; how mountains are formed; mountain climates; the UK and the world's highest mountains and the importance of the Himalayas.
As geographers, we will learn about what a mountain is; the features of a mountain; how mountains are formed; mountain climates; the UK and the world's highest mountains and the importance of the Himalayas.
Website to support learning:
Website to support learning:
Username: Y5TG
Username: Y5TG
Password: Y5TGOZ
Password: Y5TGOZ
As keen historians, we will learn about the causes and consequences of World War 2.
As keen historians, we will learn about the causes and consequences of World War 2.
Website to support learning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-world-war-two/zjnyscw
Website to support learning: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-world-war-two/zjnyscw
As artists, we will explore and investigate self-portraits by a range of artists and use a photograph of ourselves to develop our own unique self-portrait using mixed media.
As artists, we will explore and investigate self-portraits by a range of artists and use a photograph of ourselves to develop our own unique self-portrait using mixed media.
As designers, we will learn about various types of bridges and explore how the strength of structures can be affected by the shapes used. We will design and create our own bridge and test its durability..
As designers, we will learn about various types of bridges and explore how the strength of structures can be affected by the shapes used. We will design and create our own bridge and test its durability..
In Relationship and Health Education, we will begin with our 'Me and my relationships' topic. We will be thinking about: the skills needed for friendships and team work; people who are special to us and who we can turn to for help when needed. After the half-term, we will move onto our 'Valuing differences' topic. We will be thinking about: things that make us the same as each other and what makes us different from others in our lives as well as within the community.
In Relationship and Health Education, we will begin with our 'Me and my relationships' topic. We will be thinking about: the skills needed for friendships and team work; people who are special to us and who we can turn to for help when needed. After the half-term, we will move onto our 'Valuing differences' topic. We will be thinking about: things that make us the same as each other and what makes us different from others in our lives as well as within the community.
In French, we will be recapping previous learning and learning how to tell the time.
In French, we will be recapping previous learning and learning how to tell the time.
As learners of religion, we will learn about both Hinduism and Christianity, and compare and contrast their differences.
As learners of religion, we will learn about both Hinduism and Christianity, and compare and contrast their differences.
As musicians, we will find pulse and rhythm, and discuss pitch in different songs. We will learn about classic rock music and perform the song 'Livin' On A Prayer' by Bon Jovi.
As musicians, we will find pulse and rhythm, and discuss pitch in different songs. We will learn about classic rock music and perform the song 'Livin' On A Prayer' by Bon Jovi.
As athletes, we will learn to play tag rugby and use key skills in attack and defense.
We will also explore different movements and balances in gymnastics. PE sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.
As athletes, we will learn to play tag rugby and use key skills in attack and defense.
We will also explore different movements and balances in gymnastics. PE sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This term we will be focusing on the essential skills of speaking and listening. Click here for more information about Skills Builder.
Skills Builder has a resource platform dedicated to helping parents and carers to build their child’s essential skills at home: Skills Builder Homezone (skillsbuilder.org/homezone).
Home learning will continue to be set online.
Home learning will continue to be set online.
We are also continuing our drive to encourage more children to read for pleasure. Research shows a positive link between reading frequency and enjoyment and educational attainment. Please ensure that your child is engaging with 15-20 minutes reading everyday. It is really helpful if you can take some time to read with your child and ask questions about what they have read. This will help to support their developing comprehension skills.
We are also continuing our drive to encourage more children to read for pleasure. Research shows a positive link between reading frequency and enjoyment and educational attainment. Please ensure that your child is engaging with 15-20 minutes reading everyday. It is really helpful if you can take some time to read with your child and ask questions about what they have read. This will help to support their developing comprehension skills.
Our primary concern is that children are happy in school so please do feel free to contact us if they are experiencing any difficulties so that we can offer any support that they might need.
Our primary concern is that children are happy in school so please do feel free to contact us if they are experiencing any difficulties so that we can offer any support that they might need.
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