Year 5

Welcome to Year Five!

We would like to take this opportunity to say hello and extend a warm welcome to the parents and children joining Year 5 this year.  We have lots of exciting events planned and hope your children will share these with you on a regular basis.  This year is a hugely important time in their school life.  Being in UKS2, the children have a responsibility to the younger pupils. They will experience new opportunities and challenges throughout the year, both inside and outside the classroom.  These will help them to develop and evolve both as learners and as the young adults they are blossoming into.  

Presentation for new Year Five Parents -- July 2026

Latest Home Learning

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Curriculum Overviews

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Academic Year 2025/2026

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Latest Year 5 News & Events

• Friday 2 October 2026 Year Five Don Philosophical Hats Year 5 have been putting on their philosophical hats and contemplating why people believe in God. They were given a range of statements to debate on shared paper and they wrote their own thoughts, feelings and questions about what they meant. They were able to discuss their points articulately and clearly using their oracy skills to build upon one another's arguments. They demonstrated the 4Rs clearly, even if they did not agree with one another. Ms Fontenoy

Year 5 News 2025-2026

• Wednesday 1 July 2026 Year 5 Adventure at Herts Young Mariners Base Year 5 had an unforgettable adventure at Herts Young Mariners Base in Cheshunt this week, where they took to the water for a day of canoeing, bell boating and stand-up paddleboarding. It was wonderful to see so many children step outside their comfort zones and face their fears on the water. Whether it was the first time holding a paddle or balancing on a stand-up paddleboard, every child showed incredible resilience and determination. By the end of the day, everyone had tried all three activities – and yes, everyone got wet!The children's behaviour throughout the day was exemplary, showing great teamwork as they worked together in their boats and supported each other to try new things.
• Wednesday 17 June 2026 Year Five Adopt a Chef! Year 5 recently enjoyed a fantastic Adopt a Chef experience, where they learned some important food preparation skills. The session began with a safety video explaining how to handle a plastic knife correctly before the children were introduced to two key cutting techniques: the bridge hold and the claw grip.
• Wednesday 10 June 2026 Year Five Visit the Science Museum Year 5 enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to the Science Museum this week. During our visit, we attended a fascinating live demonstration called Mission to Space, which revisited some of the key concepts we have already studied in our Earth and Space topic. The children were able to recap their understanding of the geocentric and heliocentric models of the solar system, as well as the important work of Galileo and how his discoveries changed our view of the universe.The show also introduced us to new and exciting scientific ideas. We learned about the vacuum of space through a series of engaging demonstrations, including a memorable experiment involving Mr Potato Head! The children also discovered how solar energy can be used to power spacecraft and explored some of the challenges astronauts face when travelling and living in space.Throughout the day, the children were enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn. They asked thoughtful questions and made excellent links to their prev
• Friday 24 April 2026 Year Five Adopt a Chef Year 5 took part in their first Adopt a School Chef session, where they explored a variety of unfamiliar foods, including chicory, samphire and rhubarb. They learned about the Eatwell Guide, identifying different food groups and discussing why each is important for a healthy diet. The session also introduced seasonal fruits and vegetables, helping the children understand what seasonal means and why it matters.To finish, the children enjoyed a tasting session where they were encouraged to try a range of foods. They used their senses to explore flavours, describing what they tasted and where they noticed the flavours most on their tongues. The children proudly wore their hats and aprons and are already looking forward to the rest of the sessions.Ms Hubbard
• Friday 20 March 2026 Year Five Explore Christianity As part of their RE learning, year 5 have been exploring whether Christians can truly live by the values of Jesus in the 21st century. They focused particularly on the themes of love and forgiveness. Through discussions and real-life examples, they considered how people show love to others in everyday situations, reflecting on how qualities such as patience, kindness and humility can be shown in everyday actions and relationship. The class also explored Jesus' teaching that we should forgive others, even when it is difficult. They examined different scenarios and reflected on the challenges of forgiving someone who has hurt them. They were especially struck by the example of Jesus praying for those responsible for his crucifixion, showing compassion and forgiveness even in suffering. This helped deepen their understanding of how these values can still be relevant and meaningful today.
• Friday 13 March 2026 Year Five's Science Week
• Thursday 5 March 2026 Year Five's World Book Day 2026 Year 5 started the week with an exciting live lesson with Michael Rosen and friends, who took us on a delicious journey through food-related tales from around the world. The class were inspired to create their own tasty stories using creative storytelling prompts and a draw-along illustration activity, which they thoroughly enjoyed.
• Friday 17 October 2025 Year 5 Channel their Inner Archaeologists! Year 5 children have been channelling their inner archaeologists this week as they explored the fascinating world of Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Using their knowledge of this ancient writing system, they created their own messages and artwork, carefully drawing hieroglyphic symbols to tell stories and spell out their names.

Year 5 upcoming Events

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Contact Us

Year5@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk