Year 5

Welcome to the Year 5 Class Page

Hello and welcome to our Year 5 at Old Hall Primary School. This is a very exciting year for you and your child, as they explore the wonderful topics that are part of our Old Hall curriculum for Year 5.

The Year Five team are: Mr Chase, Ms Clarke and Mrs Lindley.

We are looking forward to working with you and your child/ren.

Class information

We will also put any important information you may need inside as an email or message from the school office.

When your child has PE, they are expected to wear a full P.E. kit and suitable trainers or pumps.

Please note this half term, PE days are on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Our Week

This is what our average week looks like in Year 5, this may change slightly due to school events.

Day	Information
Monday	Reading books in daily and sent home. Spellings set and sent home.
Tuesday	Reading books in daily and sent home.
Wednesday	Reading books in daily and sent home. P.E. Day- come to school wearing kit.
Thursday	Reading books in daily and sent home. P.E. Day- come to school wearing kit.
Friday	Opportunity to discuss homework with class teacher. Reading books in daily and sent home. P.E. Day- come to school wearing kit. Spelling Test (every two weeks).

If you have any questions, are unsure about anything, or you would just like to introduce yourself, please don't hesitate to contact me via the school office between the hours of 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

Our Year 5 Learning

At Old Hall we are proud of the broad curriculum we offer. The children enjoy a wide variety of subjects and this helps to develop our children and their learning. We believe that this is a fundamental part of supporting children with their understanding of the World in which they live. Please see highlights of our half term which we will continue to update below.

Here is the curriculum map for Year 5, it contains all the exciting, interesting things we will be learning this year.

On our class page, you can take a look at what we will be learning about each term, as well as keep track of any important reminders or special dates for the children.

Times Tables

Being confident in times tables is still extremely important in Year 5. Mathematical questions become increasingly harder, and having the fluency with times tables will enable them to tackle these questions with more ease. Daily practice of times tables is still recommended in Year 5.

Science

Exploring Flowers in Science

In this practical science lesson, pupils carried out a flower dissection to explore the structure of flowering plants. Carefully taking the flowers apart, they identified and sorted key parts including the petals, sepals, stamen and carpel.

This hands‑on activity helped pupils deepen their understanding of plant reproduction and develop their observational skills, while encouraging curiosity and scientific discussion.

PE

Dance in PE

In PE, pupils explored a range of different dance styles, learning how movement can be used to express ideas and emotions. They then worked creatively to choreograph their own dances, combining taught techniques with original sequences.

This unit helped pupils build confidence, coordination and teamwork, while developing creativity and performance skills.

Art

Art and Colour

In Art, pupils explored a range of artistic styles, focusing on how colour is used to create mood, movement and impact. They experimented with different colour choices and techniques, applying what they had learned to produce their own artwork.

This helped pupils develop their creativity, confidence with colour, and an appreciation of how artists use style and colour to communicate ideas.