Welcome to Indigo Class - Year 5
Welcome to Indigo Class! Weâre a lively and thoughtful group of learners who are encouraged to take on responsibility and grow into confident, independent thinkers. Our classroom is a place for creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
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Miss Field Year 5 Teacher |
Mrs Hemingway Year 5 Teacher
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Mr Stockhill HLTA |
ETA |
ETA |
Mr Dodd
Mrs Tatlerðïļ This Half Termâs Topic: Awesome America
This half term, weâre heading across the Atlantic to explore the wonders of North America! From towering skyscrapers to natural landmarks, weâll dive into the geography, culture, and history that make this continent so unique. Through stories, research, and creative projects, children will discover how Americaâs past and present shape the world we live in today.
ð Year 5 Topics for 2025â2026
| Term | Topic |
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| ð Autumn 1 | ðïļ Groovy Greeks |
| ð Autumn 2 | ð― Awesome America |
| ð Spring 1 | ð To Infinity and Beyond! |
| ðĶī Spring 2 | ðū Prehistoric Britain |
| âïļ Summer 1 | ð Extreme Environments, Extreme Creatures |
| ðïļ Summer 2 | ð°ïļ A Community Through Time |
ð Key Information
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ðââïļ PE Day: Thursday
Children must wear their school-approved PE kit. Earrings must be removed or covered with plastersâstaff cannot remove them. -
ð Reading Books:
Library books can be borrowed for two weeks. Class reading books should be taken home and returned daily. Reading Logs can be written in by children or adults. -
âïļ Spellings:
Weekly spelling lists are provided and uploaded to Spelling Shed. These include words for the weekly spelling test and statutory Year 5/6 words. -
ðŧ Homework:
Online English and Maths activities are set weekly to reinforce classroom learning.
ð What Weâre Learning
âïļ English
- Fiction: Ancient Greek myths and stories set in Ancient Greece
- Non-fiction: Life in Ancient Greece and democracy in the UK
- Grammar: Revising previous learning and using different clauses
ðĒ Mathematics
- Number and place value
- Rapid recall of multiplication facts
- Addition and subtraction
- Reasoning and problem solving
- Measuring and calculating angles
ð§ Topic
- History: Daily life in Ancient Greece and its legacy
- Art: Drawing and sculpture inspired by Greek design
- Computing: E-safety, computer networks, and search engines
- RE: Creation and beliefs about the world
- Science: Forces and how they affect movement
- PSHE: Being Me in My World, democracy, and electing school council members
- French: Phonics and vocabulary about pets
- PE: Dance and movement
ðĄ How You Can Help at Home
- Help your child establish a regular homework routine
- Practise weekly spellings, including statutory Year 5/6 words
- Read with or listen to your child read dailyâjust 10 minutes makes a big difference
- Talk about what theyâve learned in class
- Practise multiplication and division facts up to 12Ã
Try Hit the Button for fun practice - Stay updated on online safety via UK Safer Internet Centre â Resources for 3â11s
ð Please ensure your child brings a named water bottle every day.
Look out for our Parent Information Sheet below!