Foundation Subjects

Foundation Subjects

Please see the Long Term Plan for details of what will be covered this term in more detail, including objectives to be covered in each subject. Below, you will find links to websites which will be useful in supporting your child at home to further develop their learning and understanding. 

Geogrpahy - European Capitals 

Children will develop their understanding of latitude and longitude and learn about the position of the Greenwich Meridian. They will locate eight European countries and their capital cities using maps and atlases, using coordinates and intercardinal points to describe their relative positions. Children will compare temperature and population data using charts and graphs, and investigate time differences across Europe.

Computing - Strategic searching online

Children will develop their skills in strategic online searching, learning how to use search engines effectively and refine search terms to find relevant information. They will explore Boolean operators, understand how search engines work and how page ranking influences results, and learn to identify reliable and trustworthy websites. Children will also be introduced to search engine optimisation (SEO) and how it can be used to improve the visibility of a web page.

Spanish - Animals 

Children will revise Spanish phonetics and recap animal vocabulary from Year 3 before learning new vocabulary for animals and pets. They will practise using simple sentence structures such as “tengo” (I have) and “no tengo” (I don’t have), using connectives such as “y” (and) and “pero” (but) to link ideas together. Children will also learn vocabulary for animals they may encounter outside the home, building their confidence in speaking and forming simple sentences in Spanish.

Music - Livin on a prayer

This term in Music, Year 5 will explore the classic rock song Livin’ On A Prayer through listening, singing, playing, improvising and composing. They will develop their understanding of rock music, rhythm and pitch while building teamwork, creativity and performance skills, culminating in a final class performance.

DT - Structures (Bridges)

In this unit, children will explore how different shapes and structures affect the strength of bridges. They will identify beam, arch and truss bridges, use triangles to construct a truss bridge capable of supporting a load, and develop practical skills such as accurately measuring, cutting and smoothing materials. Children will follow a design process to create their bridges, evaluate their finished products and identify ways to improve and reinforce their structures.

PHSE - My healthy self

Children will learn how to make healthier choices by understanding nutrients and using traffic-light food labels. They will explore different levels of physical activity and understand how exercise supports both physical and mental wellbeing. Children will also develop their understanding of complex emotions, recognising how feelings can affect the body and learning positive strategies for managing them. They will explore ways to care for their mental health, recognise when someone may need support, and identify trusted adults and professionals who can help.

RE - Christianity (God)

In this unit, children will explore why it can sometimes be difficult to do the right thing. They will learn about sin through the story of Adam and Eve, considering disobedience, temptation and the choices people make. Children will reflect on morality and how we can make responsible and thoughtful decisions.

PE

Swimming - Children will develop their swimming skills, working towards swimming confidently and competently over 25 metres. They will practise a range of strokes, including front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke, while developing their ability to perform safe self-rescue in different water-based situations.

Dodgeball - Children will develop their throwing, catching, dodging and blocking skills in competitive dodgeball games. They will improve their reactions, teamwork and communication while learning to evaluate their own and others’ performances and identify ways to improve.

Football - Children will develop their ability to dribble, turn and change direction while maintaining control of the ball under pressure from a defender. They will learn different turns, develop their shooting technique and apply these skills in small-sided games while following rules and working effectively as a team.