Welcome to Year 5
Ant and Mayfly are our Year 5 classes at the Isle of Ely Primary School. From this page you will be able to read about our curriculum each half term and all the work we get up to in and out of the classroom.
Who works in our classroom?
Mrs Jo Branson Mrs Berrill Mrs Del Grazia
.jpg)
.jpg)
In Year 5 class this term, we will be learning:
|
Subject |
Unit of Work |
|
English |
This term, we will be focusing on tales of fear and building suspense through our writing, using the following toolkits to enhance our writing:
|
|
Maths |
This term, the children will be covering shape, position and direction. Please use White Rose alongside our lessons if you want to go deeper or further with each topic. |
|
Science |
This term, we will be looking at astronomy, the theory of the Big Bang and the expanding universe, gravity, the moon and our galactic neighbourhood. |
|
History |
This term, the children will be learning about the origins of the transatlantic slave trade, what life was like for a slave, resistance and rebellion, abolition, and the experiences of Olaudah Equiano. |
|
Geography |
This term, the children will continue looking at New Zealand from the perspective of physical geography, natural resources and history. |
|
Physical Education |
Swimming forms half of our PE this term, along with tennis. Swimming will be on Tuesday (Mayfly) and Thursday (Ants) afternoon and tennis on Wednesday afternoons. Please ensure your child has the appropriate swimming kit including swim hat and goggles where necessary, swim trunks or a one piece swimsuit for the girls. No jewellery is to be worn. |
|
Spanish |
This term we will be continuing with Spanish as a new language to the children. |
|
Personal, Social and Health Education |
This term, the children will be focusing on relationships. |
|
Design & Technology |
This term DT will take place across a couple of focus days where the children will be researching, designing, and making a pop-up book which will link to the subject of Art. |
|
Art |
This term Art will take place across a focus day. The children will be looking at printmaking. |
|
Computing |
This term computing will look at vector drawings. |
|
Music |
This term children will be learning songs to do with Africa. |
Our Class Text is:
Floodlands by Marcus Sedgwick
Knowledge Organisers
At the Isle of Ely Primary School, we use knowledge organisers as a tool to help our children learn more and remember more and to allow parents and carers to support their children's learning. In our knowledge organisers, you will find essential knowledge, key dates, important vocabulary and key figures. The knowledge organisers can also be used as a fun assessment tool which will help children to see the progress they have made.
What have we been up to?
w/c 5th May 2025
What a fantastic week it has been, despite only having four days at school! The children have truly packed an incredible amount into our time together! In English, they have been crafting their own hair-raising tales of fear, showcasing their creativity and storytelling skills. Meanwhile, in Maths, we've embarked on an exciting new unit focused on positioning and direction—it's wonderful to see the pupils engaging with these concepts!
Additionally, we have begun rehearsing the songs for our much-anticipated Ely Arts Festival cathedral concert on 27th June. The children’s enthusiasm is infectious, and I can’t wait to hear their voices resonate in such a beautiful setting.
On top of all this, we've also been discussing healthy relationships online and the ever-important topic of online gaming in PSHE. It’s been a busy, enriching week, and we're so proud of all the progress our children are making!
w/c 28th April 2025
What an exciting week it has been at our school! The Year 5 students embarked on a fascinating trip to Silverstone for a STEM workshop that truly sparked their imaginations. They had the chance to explore engineering concepts while getting up close and personal with the fast-paced world of motorsport—it was a thrilling experience they won't soon forget!
In science this week, we delved into the mysteries of the universe! Our explorations took us through the phases of the moon, the Big Bang Theory, and we examined stars, galaxies, galaxy clusters, and even superclusters. The students asked brilliant questions and showed such curiosity—it's wonderful to witness their minds racing with ideas!
Meanwhile, in maths, we've been honing our skills with angles. Instead of relying on measurements, we've discovered how to work them out using what we already know. This approach has made problem-solving both challenging and fun!
And let’s not forget English! The students have created a captivating shared tale of fear, drawing inspiration from Zoe, the main character in our class reading book, "Floodlands." Their creativity has truly shone through, and I can't wait to see how the story unfolds. What a week!
w/c 22nd April 2025
What a fantastic start back after the Easter holidays, despite us all feeling a bit full of chocolate Easter eggs! It’s been an exciting week filled with new beginnings and enthusiasm. We kicked off our first swimming session, and the children were incredibly eager to dive in and show off their skills.
In class, we welcomed our new foundation units, diving into some intriguing history and geography topics that have already sparked some lively discussions. In English, the students are delving into the art of writing a suspense-filled tale of fear. The creativity is flowing, and I can't wait to read their spine-chilling stories!
Meanwhile, in maths, we have been classifying angles and getting to grips with different types. It's so rewarding to see the children engaging with their learning and embracing these new challenges. Here’s to another week of fun and discovery!