Share This Page

Year 5

Welcome to Year 5, Term 2 !

Year 5 – Term 2: Law and Disorder!

Our Topic: Crime and Punishment

This term, Year 5 will be stepping back in time to explore the fascinating world of Crime and Punishment! We will discover how crimes, laws and punishments have changed throughout history, from Romans to Victorians. We will investigate historical evidence, ask questions and consider how ideas about justice have developed over time.

In English, we will be using The Story of Crime and Punishment and Horrible Histories: Cruel Crime and Painful Punishment to inspire our reading and writing. The children will develop their creative writing skills through scriptwriting, letters and their own historical stories. They will also explore how to write balanced arguments and express their opinions clearly.

In Science, we will be learning about Animals, Including Humans, exploring the different stages of human growth and development. We will investigate life cycles, gestation periods, puberty and changes as humans grow older, developing our scientific enquiry and research skills along the way.

Our Art and DT lessons will link closely to our historical topic. We will explore the illustrations of Martin Brown, the artist behind Horrible Histories, before designing and creating our very own interactive history books. In Computing, we will become video producers, learning how to plan, film, edit and evaluate our own videos.

In RE, we will explore the importance of religious freedom and why people stand up for their beliefs. We will learn about different faiths, religious celebrations and the importance of respect, courage and equality. Our PSHRE lessons will focus on making safe choices, positive relationships, online safety and understanding the influence of others.

We also have some wonderful experiences to look forward to! Our Guy Fawkes History Day will bring our topic to life, while the Hello Earth workshop will provide another exciting learning opportunity. As Christmas approaches, we will enjoy a range of festive events, including the Christmas market, carol singing, a theatre pantomime and Barton’s Got Talent!

It promises to be a busy and exciting term filled with opportunities to investigate, create, collaborate and develop new skills. We cannot wait to see what Year 5 achieves!

P.E. Day - Wednesday

Please can earrings be taken out for this day and children have a full P.E kit