Welcome to our class page! Below you will find lots of useful information regarding learning in Year 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know via Class Dojo. I am really looking forward to working with you and your child this year.
Kind regards,
Mr Davies
Spring Term 2025
Big Question – Why is Wales Unique?
NARRATIVE
This topic takes Year 5 on an exciting journey to explore the concept of Welsh identity through the lens of Cynefin—our sense of place—and how culture, language, geography, and history shape who we are. It is worthwhile because it nurtures curiosity, pride, and empathy, helping learners develop as ethical, informed citizens and creative contributors in line with the Four Purposes. By engaging in authentic experiences such as mapping local landmarks, writing poetry, investigating landscapes, and examining Wales’ past and future, learners will deepen their understanding of belonging and sustainability while strengthening teamwork, creativity, and digital competence. We will try to answer essential questions such as Should we always protect our cultural traditions? and Should identity be shaped by where we live?, encouraging critical thinking and reflection. This work will integrate literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, alongside values and attitudes, ensuring learners progress not only in knowledge but in their ability to collaborate, innovate, and make informed decisions about their world.
Spring mid-term plan
Religious Education
| Autumn 1 | Creation & Covenant |
| Autumn 2 | Prophecy & Promise |
| Spring 1 | Galilee to Jerusalem |
| Spring 2 | Desert to Garden |
| Summer 1 | To the Ends of the Earth |
| Summer 2 | Dialogue & Encounter |
Rights of the Child
Article 29 – Education should develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full
Article 30 – Children have the right to learn and use their own language and culture
Article 12 – Children have the right to express their views and be listened to
Article 31 – Children have the right to participate in cultural and artistic activities
Article 24 – Children have the right to a clean and sustainable environment
Important Information
White Rose Maths Home Learning Videos
Please see the link below to watch videos of what we are currently learning in Maths. The list of additional websites with interactive games and activities underneath, will provide opportunities for children to practise their mathematical skills further. Downloading both the White Rose Maths and TT Rockstar app would be of great benefit for your child to spend up to half an hour daily.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning?year=year-5-new
Additional Links
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=year%206%20maths
http://www.snappymaths.com/year5/
PE
Our PE day will be on a Tuesday. Please ensure your child wears appropriate clothing e.g. trainers and the school PE kit.
Reading Books
Please encourage a love of reading by setting aside a little time every day to share a book with your child. A great way to develop your child’s confidence in learning is for them to spend at least 10 minutes a day encouraging your child to read, whether that be silently to themselves or aloud, this has s huge impact on all language skill and development.
Water Bottles/ Snack
Water bottles to be brought daily to school please. A snack will be provided for breaktime or alternatively, you can send in a snack for your child.
Welsh Language Patterns / Patrymau Cymraeg
For full list: Welsh Language Patterns
| Pa ddydd ydy hi?What day is it? | Dydd …… day. |
| Pa fis ydy hi?What month is it? | Mis …Month … |
| Wyt ti’n mwynhau…?Do you enjoy …? | Ydw. / Nag ydw.Yes. / No. |
| Wyt ti’n hoffi …?Do you like …? | Ydw, dw i’n hoffi …Yes, I do like … |
| Wyt ti’n dwlu ar…?Do you love …? | Nag ydw, dw i ddim yn hoffi…No, I don’t like … |
| Beth wyt ti’n hoffi fwyta / yfed / chwarae / wisgo / wneud?What do you like to eat / drink / play / wear / do? | Dw i’n hoffi bwyta / yfed / chwarae / gwisgo / gwneud… I like to eat / drink / play / wear … |
| Beth wyt ti ddim yn hoffi?What don’t you like? | Dw i ddim yn hoffi … I don’t like … |