Year 5
PE Day: Monday and Friday
Year 5 Blog
Autumn 2025
Week Commencing 13th October 2025
π This Week in Class: A Celebration of Learning!
What a fantastic week we’ve had! Your children have been busy developing new skills, sharing brilliant ideas, and showing just how much they’ve grown this half term.
βοΈ English In English, we’ve been diving into the world of expressive writing. Pupils have been learning how to paint vivid pictures in their readers’ minds using similes, metaphors, and sensory language. From describing cobwebs as “chandeliers” to comparing dust motes to “dancing ballerinas” their creativity has truly shone through!
β Maths In maths, we’ve mastered the art of rounding decimals—both to one decimal place and to the nearest whole number. We’ve also begun exploring nets, starting with cubes, and discovering how 2D shapes fold into 3D objects. It’s been hands-on, visual, and lots of fun!
π Afternoon Learning & Assessments Afternoons have been filled with opportunities to reflect on everything we’ve learned this half term. Pupils have written some beautiful assessments that showcase their understanding and curiosity. Here are just a few of the impressive facts they’ve shared:
- “Veins have valves to stop blood going the wrong way.”
- “The Tigris River was diverted into a moat around Baghdad to increase protection.”
- “Scale is a tiny, invisible map that helps us understand how far away somewhere is.”
You’ll be able to see their work for yourself at Parent’s Evening next week —I can’t wait for you to celebrate their achievements with us!
π» Computing In computing, pupils have been designing their own webpages all about Baghdad. They’ve chosen images, written informative text, and thought carefully about layout and design. It’s been a brilliant way to combine history and technology.
Week Commencing 6th October 2025
What a fantastic week it’s been in our classroom! We’ve been diving deep into numbers, language, history, geography, and science—and we’ve loved every minute of it. Here’s a peek into what we’ve been up to:
π’ Maths: Diving into Decimals
This week in Maths, we’ve been expanding our understanding of decimal numbers. We explored the concept of thousandths, learning that one thousandth is what you get when you divide 1 into 1,000 equal parts—tiny, but mighty! We also revisited our knowledge of tenths and hundredths, building on what we already know to compare numbers with up to three decimal places. It’s been amazing to see how confident everyone is becoming with these tricky numbers!
βοΈ English: Crafting Clauses and Exploring Skellig
In English, we’ve been sharpening our grammar skills by learning about main clauses and other types of clauses, and how to join them to create more powerful and interesting sentences. We’ve also been delving into the relationships between characters in our class text, Skellig by David Almond. From friendship to family, we’ve had some brilliant discussions about how characters connect and grow throughout the story.
π° History: The Fall of Baghdad
Our afternoons have taken us back in time to the dramatic and devastating Mongol attack on Baghdad. We learned how the Mongols swept through the city in 1258, leaving destruction in their wake. One of the most haunting images we explored was the Tigris River turning black from the ink of countless books thrown into the water—a powerful reminder of the importance of knowledge and the impact of conflict.
πΊοΈ Geography: Mapping the Land
In Geography, we’ve been learning how to read and interpret maps by studying the two main ways to show elevation: relief and contour lines. We now know how to spot hills, valleys, and mountains just by looking at a map—how cool is that?
β€οΈ Science: Pumping Up Our Heart Rates
To wrap up the week, we completed our exciting heart rate experiment in Science. The children got active and measured how their heart rates changed before and after exercise. It was a great way to see firsthand how our bodies respond to physical activity—and there were definitely some speedy pulses after all that jumping and running!
Week Commencing 29th September 2025
What a fantastic and jam-packed week we've had in Year 5!
In English, we've been diving deeper into Skellig by David Almond. We’ve learned more about Michael, the boy at the heart of the story, and the mysterious creature he discovers in the garage—the one who eats spiders and hides in the shadows. We’re now preparing to write our own version of the moment Michael finds "him" in the garage, and we’ve been thinking carefully about how to build suspense and describe the setting. Our handwriting has been looking absolutely brilliant too—everyone has been working incredibly hard to make their writing neat and clear.
In Maths, we’ve started exploring decimals. We discovered that dividing 1 by 1,000 gives us 1/1000, which is the same as 0.001. We also found out that 0.001 is equal to 0.1 divided by 100 or 0.01 divided by 10. It’s been tricky, but we’re getting the hang of it and enjoying the challenge!
Our afternoon lessons have been full of excitement and learning. We joined the world’s largest online CPR lesson, learning how to help someone in an emergency—such an important life skill. We also attended church for our Harvest Festival, where we proudly read the poem we’ve been practising in class. To finish off the week, we took part in the Wisbech Grammar Netball Festival, showing off our teamwork, energy, and sportsmanship.
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We’re proud of everything we’ve achieved this week and can’t wait to see what next week brings!
Week Commencing 22nd September 2025
It’s been another busy and rewarding week in Year 5, filled with creativity, curiosity, and plenty of hard work!
In English, we’ve proudly completed our biographies on David Almond, the author of Skellig. The children have been developing their editing skills, learning how to refine and improve their writing. We’ve now moved on to exploring our new model text and are feeling very excited about writing our first creative piece inspired by the mysterious garage scene. Alongside this, we’ve been strengthening our spelling, focusing on words with the tricky ‘m’ sounds—such as accommodate and communicate.
In Maths, we’ve been tackling negative numbers. The children have worked incredibly hard to understand how subtraction works when starting in the negative—realising that taking away pushes us even further below zero!
Our afternoon lessons have been full of variety and exploration. In Geography, we’ve been learning about coordinatesand discovering how the app What3Words can pinpoint any location on Earth with just three words. In History, we’ve been fascinated by the intricate and well-thought-out design of old Baghdad, exploring how its layout reflected the culture and values of the time.
In Science, we’ve started investigating heart rate and are preparing to carry out our own group experiments to see how it changes with activity. And in Art, we’ve been learning how to create beautiful sketchbooks, using different techniques to express our ideas and observations.
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Thank you for your continued support. We’re so proud of the children’s enthusiasm and effort across all subjects!
Week commencing: 15th September 2025
.What a brilliant week it’s been in Year 5! Our classroom has been buzzing with curiosity, collaboration, and some seriously impressive learning. Here's a peek into what we've been up to:
π English
We’ve been diving deep into our class text, hunting for evidence of nurturing and care between characters. Our close reading skills are sharpening beautifully as we learn to read between the lines and spot subtle clues. In writing, we’ve been mastering the mighty comma—those tiny marks that make a big difference! We also began crafting biographies on the incredible author David Almond, exploring his life and what inspired his storytelling.
π’ Maths
This week we stepped boldly into the world of six-digit numbers, comparing and ordering numbers up to 100,000 and beyond. Our group work has been a highlight—lots of teamwork, discussion, and shared strategies. It’s great to see everyone supporting each other and growing in confidence.
π Geography
We’ve started to unravel the mysteries of how our world is divided using imaginary lines like the equator and prime meridian. Using coordinates, we’ve been locating countries and discovering how geography helps us make sense of our planet. Maps have never looked so fascinating!
ποΈ History
Old Baghdad has captured our imaginations! We’ve been exploring why it was built where it was, and the stunning features that made it a centre of learning, trade, and culture. The architecture and layout of the city are truly awe-inspiring.
π§ͺ Science
We’ve been learning all about blood pressure—what it means, why it matters, and how it connects to our heart health. Next week, we’ll be measuring our own heart rates, and we can’t wait to become mini scientists in action!
We’re proud of the effort, enthusiasm, and teamwork that’s been shining through in every lesson. Keep up the fantastic work, Year 5—you’re smashing it!
Let’s see what next week brings… π
Week commencing: 15th September 2025
.What a brilliant week it’s been in Year 5! Our classroom has been buzzing with curiosity, collaboration, and some seriously impressive learning. Here's a peek into what we've been up to:
π English
We’ve been diving deep into our class text, hunting for evidence of nurturing and care between characters. Our close reading skills are sharpening beautifully as we learn to read between the lines and spot subtle clues. In writing, we’ve been mastering the mighty comma—those tiny marks that make a big difference! We also began crafting biographies on the incredible author David Almond, exploring his life and what inspired his storytelling.
π’ Maths
This week we stepped boldly into the world of six-digit numbers, comparing and ordering numbers up to 100,000 and beyond. Our group work has been a highlight—lots of teamwork, discussion, and shared strategies. It’s great to see everyone supporting each other and growing in confidence.
π Geography
We’ve started to unravel the mysteries of how our world is divided using imaginary lines like the equator and prime meridian. Using coordinates, we’ve been locating countries and discovering how geography helps us make sense of our planet. Maps have never looked so fascinating!
ποΈ History
Old Baghdad has captured our imaginations! We’ve been exploring why it was built where it was, and the stunning features that made it a centre of learning, trade, and culture. The architecture and layout of the city are truly awe-inspiring.
π§ͺ Science
We’ve been learning all about blood pressure—what it means, why it matters, and how it connects to our heart health. Next week, we’ll be measuring our own heart rates, and we can’t wait to become mini scientists in action!
We’re proud of the effort, enthusiasm, and teamwork that’s been shining through in every lesson. Keep up the fantastic work, Year 5—you’re smashing it!
Let’s see what next week brings… π
Week commencing: 8th September 2025
.What a brilliant start to Year 5 it’s been! We’ve hit the ground running with exciting new topics, lively discussions, and lots of learning already underway.
β Maths Magic
We’ve dived into our new curriculum and discovered two new place values: 10,000s and 100,000s! It’s been fascinating exploring how numbers grow and change, and we’ve had some great class conversations about patterns, problem-solving strategies, and what we notice when we work together. Big numbers, big thinking!
βοΈ English Adventures
In English, we’ve been working towards writing a biography on David Almond, the author of our class book Skellig. His life and writing are so inspiring, and it’s been exciting to learn more about him. We’ve also been brushing up on our grammar skills—recapping fronted adverbials, subordinate clauses, and lots more to help make our writing shine.
π Afternoon Explorations
Our afternoons have been packed with discovery:
- In Geography, we’ve started exploring spatial sense—learning how we understand and represent space around us.
- In History, we’ve travelled back in time to Old Baghdad, uncovering the wonders of this ancient city.
- In Science, we’ve begun investigating the heart—how it works, why it’s so important, and what keeps it healthy.
It’s been a fantastic first week back, full of curiosity, creativity, and connection. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the term brings!
Curriculum visits and enrichment activities:
Coming Soon
CPR Online
DNA Talk
DEMAT Football
