Summer 2 Term

During the Summer 2 term, Year 5 pupils will enter their final half-term of the academic year, consolidating their learning and preparing for the transition to Year 6 through a vibrant, rich, and challenging curriculum.

English

Writing: Pupils will explore the rich and moving historical narrative of 'Son of the Circus' by E.L. Norry. They will use this compelling text as a driver for their own creative writing, focusing on capturing the emotional depth of the characters, developing authentic historical dialogue, and using varied sentence structures to build atmosphere and tension.

Reading: Through our close study of 'Son of the Circus', pupils will continue to refine their advanced comprehension skills. They will focus on making high-level inferences about character motivations, identifying underlying themes of identity and belonging, and discussing the author’s use of historical context to shape the narrative

Maths

This term, our mathematical focus shifts to Statistics and data handling. Pupils will deepen their analytical skills by learning to solve complex comparison, sum, and difference problems using information presented across various line graphs. They will also learn to complete, read, and interpret data within detailed tables and real-world timetables, building practical mathematical fluency.

Science

In Science, pupils will engage in a vital Health and Lifestyle unit, focusing on how different nutrients and life choices impact the human body. They will investigate the components of a balanced diet, explore how muscles and bones work collaboratively during physical activity, and examine how regular exercise, sleep, and lifestyle choices affect long-term physical health.

Geography

Children will undertake an extensive regional study focusing on Geographical Similarities and Differences across three distinct environments. Using advanced maps, atlases, digital computer software, and fieldwork skills, they will compare and contrast both physical features, such as topography and unique ecosystems, and human geography, including regional settlements, agriculture, and urbanisation.

History

In History, pupils will look back at local heritage through an inquiry into Crime and Punishment in Southampton. They will investigate how judicial systems and social attitudes have changed over time, exploring historical evidence ranging from 17th-century maps to the real accounts of historical punishments carried out across the local landscape.

Religious Education (R.E.)

In R.E., pupils will explore the concept of Sacred Places, looking at the features of both churches and mosques. They will consider why specific locations and focal points hold deep spiritual meaning for Christians and Muslims, encouraging children to reflect on the value of sacred spaces within global faiths and their own communities.

Art

In Art, children will transition to a multi-disciplinary project exploring the power of Art Activism. Inspired by the text-based work and playful typography of British artists Bob and Roberta Smith, pupils will learn how to combine imagery, slogans, and fonts to create impactful protest art and self-published pieces designed to raise awareness about important community issues.

Music

In Music, the children will be exploring the dramatic world of Greek Tragedy. Pupils will focus on the concepts of rhythm and structure, learning how to create, improvise, and perform their own musical textures using a continuous drone to match a dramatic intent, while developing their precision in reading and writing graphic and stave notation