The children will be making a mechanical toy using cam mechanisms. They will explore the different types of cams, such as, pear, eccentric, elliptical and snail, and use this knowledge to design and build their toy.Welcome to Year 5!

Your teachers are: Mrs Allen/Mrs Gadbury (5A) and Mrs Cross (5C).

Mrs Gadbury will teach 5A on a Wednesday, Mrs Allen will teach the other days.

Mrs Allen - 5A.Homework@pussbank.cheshire.sch.uk

Miss Cross - 5C.Homework@pussbank.cheshire.sch.uk 

If you need to contact us, you can use the blue organiser, go via the office or send us an email.  We cannot be available for more than a quick verbal message on the playground in the mornings, as we need to be inside with the children as soon as possible, so if your query will need a longer conversation, please let us know and we will arrange a mutually convenient time to speak with you. 

We will endeavour to reply to any emails within 72 hours.

What will we be learning in the Summer Term?

English

Over the term, the children will be exploring the fantastic books of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,’ ‘A Place called Perfect’ and ‘Room 13.’ They will produce high-quality writing in response to these texts. Reading for pleasure will also be actively encouraged.

Reading Challenge

Here at Puss Bank School and Nursery, we also love to promote reading for pleasure! So reading for homework every day is also encouraged. Find a cosy, comfy place to read, read, read! We know you will read your book banded books as well as books by your favourite authors but how will you extend your reading range this year?

The challenge sheet below will give you some ideas.  Please keep your teacher informed about your reading journey by noting your thoughts and observations in your blue organiser as you read. Your class Teams page may also have a reading channel where you can post your reflections and recommendations. 

Recommended Reads for Year 5

Maths

In Maths, we will be building skills in calculating with decimals, which involves multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000 and converting from one unit of measure to another. Moving on, we will be solving multiplications involving 3 or more numbers. Further to this, we will develop our understanding of factors, common factors and primes. A significant part of our work in summer term is related to fractions: multiplying, comparing and converting.

Science

Our forces in action unit involves investigating the effects of gravity, friction & air resistance. In addition, we will learn about the influential scientist, Sir Isaac Newton. This links to our DT project, which is to design and make a moving toy that uses a cam mechanism. Following this, we move on to a biology unit, studying the human lifecycle.

History

This term, the children will learn about the Vikings through an enquiry-based approach. They will also look at the impact of Alfred the Great as a significant historical person.

French

Year 5 will communicate orally and in written form about the pets they have and/or do not have in French. They will be able to say what the pet is called and use conjunctions more confidently. Then they will be learning how to describe the weather, in a unit of study that improves both language and cultural knowledge.

Music

B-Flat Band lessons will continue on Wednesday mornings. We are very much looking forward to our wonderful visit to the Bridgewater Hall to play with the Halle orchestra.

PHSCE

This term we will be focussing on drug awareness and relationship and health education.

RE

The children will investigate what it is like for people of Islamic faith to live in Britain today. Later, they will find out about the beliefs and philosphies of Humanism.

Art

We will be studying the work of the unique and mysterious street artist, Banksy.

D&T

The children will be making a mechanical toy using cam mechanisms. They will explore the different types of cams, such as, pear, eccentric, elliptical and snail, and use this knowledge to design and build their toy.

Computing

This term the children will develop their coding skills and build their own game.

PE Days

The children will also have opportunities to improve their athletic abilities and to enjoy the summer sport games of rounders and orienteering in their other PE lessons.

5A - Wednesday

5C - Monday

On these days only, the children should come to school in their PE Kit - white t-shirt, navy shorts or bottoms and school sweatshirt or cardigan (the only logos should be the school logo.) Earrings must not be worn for PE lessons. If your child cannot remove their own earrings (to be placed into a secure bag or tuppaware), earrings must be removed before school, please.

Swimming

Swimming will take place on Thursday mornings for some children across the term.

On the day children should come to school in their normal uniform and bring their swimming kit with them. The kit should consist of:

• A bag with their kit in, which is  big enough to hold their uniform and shoes when they change
• A towel
• Goggles if preferred and that they are able to use safely
• A swimming hat  (rubber or fabric)
• A snack for afterwards 

Earrings and other jewellery should not be worn and longer hair should be worn up or put in braids to make it easier to get into a swimming cap.

We would ask that the children don't come to school wearing their swim kit under their uniform , since this can cause issues with going to the toilet and sometimes can result in underwear that they will need to change into being forgotten. 

Homework

This will be posted on the class ‘Teams’ page. It will be set on Friday to be completed by the following Wednesday, and is likely to consist of reading, spelling/grammar and a maths activity but sometimes it will be linked to the wider curriculum. Daily practice of multiplication facts using TTRockstars or Purple Mash is recommended.

If you cannot access Teams, let us know. 

 

Year 5 Trips and Experiences

• Pantomime - 7th January 2026
• Jodrell Bank - 29th January 2026
• Bridgewater Hall - Summer Term (date tbc)

All trips and events can be found on the Arbor app where you can consent and make payments. Letters will be sent out nearer the time with further information.