Welcome to Year 5
Year 5 marks the beginning of Upper Key Stage 2 and is an exciting and important step in children’s learning journey. It is a year where pupils grow in confidence, independence and curiosity, while beginning to take greater ownership of their learning.
In Year 5, we foster a calm and purposeful environment guided by our Bee Rules, encouraging children to be kind, be safe, be respectful and be inquisitive in everything they do.
Our Year 5 classes, Bats and Deer, are taught by Miss Meares, Mrs Davey and Mrs Higgins, supported by Mrs Pearson, Mrs Hodgkins, Miss Khatoun, Mrs Kendall, Miss McDonnell and Miss Lockley, who work closely together to provide a consistent and positive experience for all pupils.
The Best Bits of Year 5
“I love the range of stories that we enjoy in Year 5, especially ‘The Soup Movement’ and ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’.”
– Mrs Higgins
“I enjoy the trips in Year 5, most notably going to the Alhambra to see the Pantomime! Oh yes it is!”
– Mrs Davey
“We have exciting units in History and Geography. It’s great to immerse ourselves in the topics and explore in depth. I’m looking forward to having our Viking visitor in school!”
Curriculum Overview
| Subject | Spring Term 2 | Summer Term 1 | Summer Term 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | Multiplication Fractions Geometry |
Place Value Subtraction Division |
All 4 Operations Life Skills Fractions Geometry Review |
| English – Writing | Narrative Retell Informal Letter |
Formal Letter Narrative Retell |
Information Leaflet Diary |
| English – Reading | Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | The Soup Movement | Shackleton’s Journey |
| Science | Properties and Changes of Materials | Animals including Humans | |
| History | Were Vikings the same as Anglo-Saxons? | Were Vikings the same as Anglo-Saxons? | Early Islamic Civilisations |
| Geography | How are we damaging our world? | ||
| Art | Blooming Lovely | Collage inspired by Joan Miró | |
| Design Technology | Food celebrating culture and seasonality | Combining textile shapes | |
| Computing | 3D Modelling Databases | Spreadsheets | Using External Devices |
| PE | Swimming (Deer) | Football Tennis |
Athletics Tag Rugby Handball Rounders |
| Spanish | Clothes | Out of this World | Going to the Seaside |
Key Dates & Information
PE Days
Deer – Monday (Swimming)
Bats – Monday (PE Kit)
Thursday – PE Kit
Trips
10.03.26 – Rewind to Easter
27.03.26 – A Real-Life Viking
15.04.26 – Bats Keighley Collage
16.04.26 – Deer Keighley Collage
Visitors
22.04.26 – Internet & Social Media Safety
24.06.26 – Dangerous Situations / Conflict Resolution
02.07.26 – Hate Crime / Positive Masculinity
17.07.26 – Fire Safety Talk
Fundraising Events
27.02.26 – Wear Red Day
20.03.26 – Red Nose Day
Useful Websites
Our Gallery
