ELMBRIDGE JUNIOR SCHOOL

Working and Learning Together

Elmbridge Junior School, Elmbridge Road, Gloucester, GL2 0PE

Tel/Fax: 01452 523632

Email: admin@elmbridge-jun.gloucs.sch.uk

During terms 1 and 2, year 5 are studying the following  topics:

Maths - Times tables, shape, data handling, measure and number

Literacy - Different styles of writing, speaking, listening and reading for understanding

Science - Seeing things and electricity

ICT -  Database and Control programs

Creative Curriculum - "Up the Chimney"

What was life like for children in Victorian Times? Who was William Morris?  Design and print in the style of William Morris. What sort of toys did Victorian children play with? Design and make a moving toy using a cam. In Music, develop pulse and rhythm. Listening, composing and performing our own melodies.

RE - Harvest Festival, aspects of Judaism, Advent and Christmas

PE and Games - Gymnastics / Dance and Invasion games

PSHE - Myself and my relationships, including working together

French - Extending simple vocabulary, including numbers up to 50