English
Writing
- Ocean poetry- free verse
- Persuasive writing
Reading Skills
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Grammar / Punctuation / Spelling
- Figurative language
- Ambitious adjectives
- Consolidation of Year 4 grammar.
Maths
Number: Decimals, money, time, statistics
- Decimals: Comparing, ordering and rounding decimals
- Money: Converting, ordering, estimating and calculating money problems.
- Time: Analogue, digital and 24 hour clock.
- Statistics: Interpreting graphs.
Geometry: Shape and position
- Shape: angles, shape and symmetry
- Position: coordinates and translation.
Reasoning
- Estimating answers
- Problem solving questions.
Science
Grouping and classifying
- This project teaches children about grouping living things, known as classification. They study the animal and plant kingdoms and use and create classification keys to identify living things.
Computing
Animation
- This unit teaches children the basic principles and techniques of simple animation. Beginning with the history of animation, children research some of the early animation techniques used before the use of computers. The lessons then compare a range of free animation software and children incorporate the different techniques into their own animation.
History
Invasion:
- King Aethelstan
- Viking Dig
- Norman conquest.
Great explorers:
- Columbus
- Magellan
- Vasco da Gama.
Geography
Blue Abyss:
- Identifying seas and oceans
- Oceanic layers
- Deep-sea adaptations
- Who was Jacques Cousteau?
- The Great Barrier Reef
Greek
Advanced: Reading: Develop reading comprehension skills and achieve fluency. Writing: Storyline, paragraphs, ending the story. Grammar: Use of past and present tense. Spelling: Topic vocabulary, revision of all grammar rules.
Beg./Int: Talking about food and drink (Main dishes, Fruits, Vegetables and Drinks and At the restaurant) NB: Intermediates work with extended vocabulary and more complex structures.
Greek Culture
- Greek mythology
- Greek traditions/ Facts about Greece
Music
- Exploring musical genres through singing
- Understanding the structure of a binary form in songs and musical pieces
- Performing on the Glockenspiel more complex musical pieces in terms of notation
- Dotted notes
- Focusing on synchronization as part of an ensemble.
Art & Design
Ocean
- Weaving
- Seascapes
PE
Outdoor & Adventurous activities
- Climbing, exploring, problem solving
- Working in pairs and small groups to overcome challenges
- Developing trust, communication, and teamwork.
Swimming / Core aquatic skills
- Floating, gliding, submerging, breathing
- Building confidence and control in the water
- Learning stroke technique and basic water safety.
PSHE
Health and Wellbeing:
- Children consider things that are important and special to their family, such as things they like to do together or things they celebrate
They will also learn about different relationships and family structures.
Philosophy
We focus on developing skills such as critical and creative thinking, communication, empathy, and logical reasoning. Students learn to reflect on their beliefs, collaborate effectively, apply ethical concepts to real-life situations, and debate according to basic rules of British Parliamentary Debating style.
How can you help at home?
- Establish a regular homework routine
- Listen to your child read as often as you can and ask questions
- Practise multiplications up to 12×12
- Promote healthy eating by providing healthy snacks.