Falcons Year 5 – Term 4 Curriculum Overview

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break. As we begin Term 4, I would like to share an overview of the exciting learning opportunities the Falcons will be exploring over the coming weeks.

In English …

This term, the Falcons will be studying The Highwayman. They will explore the rich language, imagery and atmosphere of the poem, focusing on how the poet builds tension and emotion. The children will use this inspiration to develop their own narrative writing, carefully selecting vocabulary and sentence structures to engage the reader.

In Reading (BEAR) …

For our BEAR text, the Falcons will be reading Oh Maya Gods!. This humorous and fast-paced story links closely with our history learning and will support comprehension skills such as inference, prediction and discussion, while encouraging enjoyment and engagement with reading.

In Maths …

This term, the Falcons will be developing their understanding of decimals and percentages, learning how to convert between them and apply this knowledge in real-life contexts. They will also explore perimeter and area, calculating and comparing shapes, before moving on to statistics, where they will interpret and present data using tables, charts and graphs.

In Science …

This term, the Falcons will be learning about forces, including gravity, air resistance and friction. They will also explore mechanisms such as levers, pulleys and gears, investigating how forces affect movement and how simple machines help make work easier.

In History …

The Falcons will be asking the question: Were the Maya magnificent? They will learn about Maya civilisation, including their achievements, beliefs and way of life, while developing their skills as historians through enquiry, comparison and interpretation of evidence.

In RE …

This term’s focus question is: What did Jesus do to save human beings? The children will explore Christian beliefs about salvation and reflect on what these teachings mean for Christians today, encouraging thoughtful discussion and respectful understanding of different viewpoints.

In PSHE …

The Falcons will be learning about how to help in an accident or emergency. They will develop their understanding of basic first aid, how to respond responsibly in emergency situations and the importance of staying calm and seeking help when needed.

In PE …

This half term, PE lessons will focus on dance and hockey. The Falcons will develop their coordination, teamwork and movement skills while building confidence and resilience through physical activity.

Our P.E. days will be on Wednesday and Thursday this term

In French …

Our French learning this term will focus on the topic of space. The Falcons will build their vocabulary and practise speaking and listening skills through engaging activities linked to planets, space travel and exploration.
 

We have another busy and exciting half term ahead, and I am really looking forward to seeing the Falcons continue to grow in confidence and curiosity across all areas of their learning.