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Autumn Term

This term children will be learning about:


Ready Steady Write: The Moon Landing (Exploration Narrative) and When We Walked on the Moon (Mission Log). 
Maths: Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division A and Fractions A.
R.E: Ourselves (unit 1), Life Choices (unit 2), Judaism, Remembrance, Hope (unit 3). 
Science: Earth and Space and Forces. 
History: Maafa and Slavery.
Geography: Why is trade important to us?
Art: Trailblazers, Barrier Breakers. 
D.T: Sewing - Stuffed Toys. 
Music: Getting Started with Music Tech and Emotions and Musical Styles. 
Computing: Computing Systems and Networks and Creating Media. 
P.E: EdStart. 
Spanish: Mi Familia. 
PSHE: Move and Grow (Blackburn Rovers) and Personal Relationships. 

Click here for Autumn Term Parent Grid.

LEARNING ZONE 2024-2025! 

Science - Earth and Space

In our Science topic, we have been looking at the Earth and the Sun. We have identified two new scientific words - revolve and rotate. We have learned that it takes the Earth 24 hours to rotate and 365.25 days to revolve! 

Hamza Yassin - Virtual Event

We were welcomed to a virtual event today, hosted by Waterstones, where we had the opportunity to meet with author, TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing 2022 champion - Hamza Yassin. Hamza shared his journey to becoming an author and answered lots of questions asked by children across the country! Lots of us are inspired by him. 

Celebration of The Word

Our first Celebration of The Word (COW) in Year 5 was planned and delivered together. We focussed it on the gospel of The Prodigal Son, Luke 15: 11-32. 

Science - Phases of the Moon

In order to understand the phases of the moon in more detail, we utilised Oreo's to represent each phase. We also developed some new scientific vocabulary - waxing, waning, crescent and gibbous!

Music - Rhythm and Singing

 In our Music lessons, we have been practising the song 'One Seed, Two Hands' to sing as part of our class assembly with our seeds.  

Art

Worship - Mark 10 Mission

Greg, from Mark 10 Mission, came to visit our school to deliver worship time in all classes. 

PE

R.E - Scripture

We have been using Bibles to find and read scripture within our R.E lessons.  

     LEARNING ZONE 2023-2024!

English - Dictionary Work

We have been utilising dictionaries to develop our choices of vocabulary within English lessons this half-term. We are getting quicker at finding words! 

P. E - Gymnastics

We have been busy practising our flexibility and balancing skills in gymnastics this half-term. We have completed moves independently and moves with partners. 

Science - Phases of the Moon

In Science, we were learning about the Phases of the Moon. We used Oreo biscuits to symbolise each phase! 

Science - Day and Night

We have also been looking at how we get day and night! We first discussed our thoughts and ideas before discussing this with the class. Then, we worked together to see exactly how day and night occur, using our prior knowledge to help us. 

PSHE - Move and Learn (Blackburn Rovers)

We have been working with Blackburn Rover this half-term on a 'Move and Learn' project. We have been discussing different types of exercise and how they affect our bodies! We have also completed different types of exercises together in the playground. 

History - Kingdoms

In our History lessons, we have been looking at the different Ancient Kingdoms. We have worked in small groups to research information about the different Kingdoms and the impact they had on the world today. 

Music - Glockenspiels

In Music, we have been learning the song 'Ghost Parade'. We have been rehearsing the song and also learning to play the tune on the glockenspiels. 

DT - Sewing

We have been working hard to develop our sewing skills, focussing on running stitch and back stitch. 

FIRST AID TRAINING

During our First Aid training session we looked at how to use epi pens, how to perform CPR and how to bandage up wounds appropriately. 

PSHE - Scenarios

In our PSHE sessions we have been looking at friendships and how to tackle tricky situations. We were put into groups and given scenarios. We had to then work in our groups to complete a role-play of how we would deal with the scenario effectively and appropriately. 

Science - Water Resistance

We planned and carried out a fair test to investigate water resistance and which shape would travel quickest through the water. 

Science - Air Resistance

We also looked at air resistance and planned and carried out a fair test to see which material would be best suited for a parachute. We discussed our predictions before carrying out the test - the results were interesting! 

  1. Parent Grid Maafa Year 5
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