Overview
In Year 5 there are three classes. We start the morning with a ‘Daily Mile’ to get the children warmed up and ready for learning. The pupils’ timetable is structured for the morning into spellings, maths, following White Rose planning; and English, which is based on fiction and non-fiction texts linked to our topic themes. Reading Master lessons are based around a variety of genres where we encourage children to explore vocabulary, use inference, make predictions, explain, develop retrieval skills and summarise events. The wider curriculum subjects are taught through a whole school creative and connective approach.
To see more of the learning and activities we do in Year 5, see our Year 5 blog below.
Useful Resources
Below are some information sheets for parents and carers outlining English and maths expectations for each year group.
Downloads
Year 5 Blog Posts
Year 5 Science
Year 5 used their knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated, including through filtering, sieving and evaporating. They explored sand/water, flour/raisins and salt/water. They can't wait to explore milk/vinegar on Monday!
Year 5 Art
Year 5 have been learning about Friedrich Hundertwasser. Today, they explored some of his work and created some observational drawings inspired it. Have a look at their creative results!
Year 5 Science
Year 5 enjoyed carrying out the 'dancing raisin' experiment. They had to think about the science behind their observations and see if their predictions were correct. Miss Peek, Miss Harris, Mrs B-M and Mrs White were so impressed with their conclusions including key words such as carbon dioxide, buoyancy, float, sink and gas!
Year 5 Typography
Year 5 created these fantastic personal maps using their typography skills.They enjoyed adding 3D elements and sharing them with their peers.
Year 5 English
Year 5 have enjoyed exploring the text 'Planet SOS'. They investigated different monsters and their contribution to climate change. Children were able to research their focus area, create a poster and present information to the class.Everyone was proud of their confidence, independence and creativity.
Year 5 Typography
Year 5 have been exploring typography. Today, they used outdoor materials to inspire their own font. Have a look at their fantastic work!
Year 5 Sculpture Showcase
Year 5 have been hard at work creating their incredible 3D sculptures, inspired by the distinctive style of artist Alberto Giacometti. Using wire to build their maquettes, pupils then carefully covered them in mod roc before adding the final touches with paint. The results are striking and full of character. Take a look at some of their fantastic creations below!
Music Trip
Some children went to Norwich Cathedral with Miss Peek and Mrs Forrest today for a musical art experience. They were able to listen to a range of instruments and watch as artwork was created alongside each piece. Thank you to Norwich School for hosting us!
Y5 Whitlingham trip
Last Friday, Year 5 had a fantastic day splashing around at Whitlingham Broad. It was an action packed day and we got to experience paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, canoeing and climbing. It was great to have the opportunity to develop our teamwork and communication skills and having to work together to overcome challenges.
A Day of Welcome
Last Friday, the whole school took part in the Schools of Sanctuary: Day of Welcome. During the day, they learnt about the lives of refugees and how we can make our community in Queen's Hill welcoming. This years theme was 'Community is our Superpower'. Children in Year 1 learnt about different playground games that children play from around the world. They played 'Chinlone' and 'Oon' from Myanmar and 'Cossak' from Ukraine. They shared these games with their buddies in Year 4 too. Children in Year 3 & 4 took part in a live lesson with schools across the country to hear stories from Dina Nayeri about her own personal experiences of being a refugee as a child and fleeing to the United States of America. As part of the lesson, children had the opportunity to try some Taekwondo moves, as taking up this sport was something that helped Dina feel part of her new community when she moved to America. ???????? In Year 5, children designed and wrote postcards to refugee children, welcoming them to Queen's Hill. They explained how they would be welcomed into the community. Collaboratively, Year 5, along with their buddies in Year 2, designed houses for Moomins after reading about the displacement of the Moomins in 'The Moomins and the Great Flood' by Tove Jansson.