Badgers Class - Year 5

 

Terms 5 & 6 - Country Comparison

          

This term, our exciting new topic is Country Comparison, where we will become expert geographers as we explore and compare different places around the world!

Using our knowledge of human and physical geography, we will investigate England, Iceland and Brazil, learning about their climates, landscapes, environments and how people live in each location.

To make our learning even more exciting, we will be helping the mysterious villain Baron von Stripe choose the perfect location for his secret headquarters! Throughout the term, we will analyse each country carefully, considering which would be the most suitable base and explaining our reasons using geographical vocabulary.

We will also:

• 🗺️ Develop our map skills
• 🌋 Learn about volcanoes, climate and biomes
• 🌿 Explore the Amazon rainforest
• ❄️ Investigate life in Iceland
• 🏡 Compare these places to our own local area

By the end of the topic, we will use all of our knowledge to make a final recommendation to Baron von Stripe—will he choose wisely?

 

World Book Day - March 2026

 

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day at school! The day was filled with fabulous costumes as everyone dressed up as their favourite book characters. We enjoyed sharing stories we had written with Robin Class and had a lovely book-sharing session with Pine Marten Class. We also spent time writing our own book reviews and talking about the books we love. It was a fantastic day celebrating reading and storytelling together!  

       

Term 4 - 'Out of this World'

This term we continue our exciting topic, Out of This World! Last term we explored seasons, night and day, and lunar motion and now we are moving on to learning about forces, including friction, air resistance and water resistance. We will also be busy practising for our Easter performance of The Three Trees, which we are very much looking forward to sharing. In English, we will use our knowledge of Earth and space to write an explanation text. There is lots to look forward to this term!

 

Term 3 Maths - Multiplying 

We have been learning to multiply 2 digit numbers by 2 digits numbers and have tried different methods to see which strategy we prefer. We have practised setting out the calculations in our books and also used Base 10 to represent the tens and ones in a grid method. Some of us now prefer using the grid method in our books. 

 

Term 3 Science - Lunar Motion

This term, we enjoyed practising our knowledge of the phases of the Moon using Oreo biscuits. As scientists, we described the phases of the Moon before enjoying a biscuit or two. 

                       

Term 3 & 4 - Out of this World 

                           

This term our new topic is Out of This World, where we will be learning all about space and becoming super scientists! In science, we will explore the Space Age, the solar system and the planets, as well as learning about seasons and the motion of the Moon. Next term, our learning will continue as we investigate forces, including gravity, friction and air resistance. Through exciting investigations and hands-on activities, we will develop our scientific skills and curiosity as we discover more about the world beyond our planet.

 

DT - Making Pneumatic Toys - December 2025

In Design and Technology, we explored how pneumatic systems work by researching a range of pneumatic toys and equipment. Using our design brief, we carefully planned our ideas before building our own pneumatic toys using air-powered mechanisms. Once completed, we tested our designs and carried out an evaluation to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. This practical project helped us develop our problem-solving, planning, and making skills while learning how air can be used to create movement.

 

Grime, Grit and Great Inventions WOW Day

 

We had a fantastic Victorian Wow Day and loved stepping back in time! We enjoyed making our own ball and cup toys, tasting traditional gruel and using chalk and slate to practise our handwriting just like Victorian children. We also played hopscotch in the playground, sketched flowers inspired by nature and worked together to compile a Victorian timeline. It was a fun, hands-on day that brought our learning to life and helped us experience what school might have been like in the Victorian era.

 Welcome to Year 5 - Badgers Class 2025-2026

Welcome to Badgers Class and an exciting new school year ahead. As Year 5s, you'll be stepping up with new responsibilities including leading the technology during school worship and helping to set a great example across the school. We've also got some brilliant events to look forward to, such as our very own Easter Service production and taking part in Bikeability Level 2. 

Our learning journey will take us through fascinating topics: Grime, Grit and Great Inventions, where we'll explore life in Victorian times; Out of this World, an adventure into the wonders of space; and a Country Comparison, where we'll discover more about different places and cultures. It's going to be a busy year filled with discovery, challenge and lots of fun. 

Term 1 & 2 Grime, Grit and Great Inventions 

 

     

Our exciting new topic will be Grime, Grit and Great Inventions. We'll be travelling back to the Victorian era to explore what life was like during this fascinating period in history. From the tough conditions in the workhouses to the strict rules of Victorian schools, Badger Class will learn about the daily lives of children in the 19th Century. We'll also be celebrating the incredible inventors and inventions that emerged during this time - many of which still influence our lives today. 

 

CURRICULUM INFORMATION (2025-26 academic year) 

Y5 Badgers Class Information Sheet>

Country Comparison - Curriculum Information Term 5 & 6 2025-2026>

Optional Project Homework Grid Terms 5 & 6>

Maths Knowledge Organisers:

Fractions>                Multiplication & Division>                Decimals & Percentages>

Perimeter & Area>              Statistics>            Shape>            Position & Direction>

Converting units>               Volume>

 

Optional Project Homework Grid Terms 3 & 4>

Out of this world - Curriculum Information for terms 3 & 4  2025-2026>

Grime, Grit and Great Inventions  - Curriculum Information Term 1 & 2 2025-2026>

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