Half term information Autumn 1 2025

This term Year 5 have been immersed in their main topic of Space, which the children have found really enjoyable. We have incorporated space into as much of our learning as possible with topic lessons covering the history of space travel, Science lessons focusing on the different aspects of our solar system as well as a space themed dance in PE. In DT, the children learned how wheels and axles work, worked on their technical drawing to design their moon buggy and created fantastic moon buggies.
 
In English, our writing has been based on the fantastic text Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, a funny book which all of the children thoroughly enjoyed, whilst non-fiction writing has included a newspaper report linked to the book.
 
We started the school year with an RE topic based on our learning about Hinduism. We thought about some of the special festivals, such as Holi, and considered why some Hindus worship at both a Mandir and at home. For our PSHE learning this half term we have been covering a unit on Family and Friends, equipping the children with essential skills for maintaining and developing new friendships. We went on a fantastic school trip to Cambourne Village College, where we visited a careers fair. 

Useful website links to continue learning at home:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkbbkqt

 

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/community/collection/12347/year-5-earth-and-space

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3TikcVkFow