Year 5 Class Page - Autumn Term 1, 2026

Welcome to our Class Page

This Autumn 1, Year 5 will be developing their knowledge and skills across a range of exciting topics.

In Geography, our topic is Wales. We will learn about the physical and human features of Wales, including its mountains, rivers, cities and landmarks.  The children will also develop their map-reading skills by using 4- and 6-figure grid references, 8-point compass directions, map symbols and keys to locate and describe places accurately.

In Literacy, we will be studying scripts and dramatic conventions. The children will identify the features of a play script, including dialogue, stage directions, character names and scene setting. They will develop their skills in reading with expression, performing, using appropriate punctuation and writing their own scripts for an audience.

In Maths, we will focus on composition and calculation, working with multiples of 1,000 and numbers up to 1,000,000. The children will develop their place value, reasoning and problem-solving skills, including reading, writing, comparing, ordering and partitioning larger numbers and explaining their mathematical thinking.

In Science, our topic is Properties of Materials. We will investigate and compare materials according to properties such as hardness, flexibility, absorbency, magnetism, conductivity and transparency. The children will develop their scientific enquiry skills by making predictions, carrying out fair tests, recording results, drawing conclusions and using scientific vocabulary to explain their findings.

Here's to a wonderful school year ahead.  Best wishes,

The Year 5 Team

If you would like more information about the curriculum SPSM follows, please ask your child's class teacher.  Thank you.