Our Autumn 1 Journey
Curriculum web
Home learning web
autumn 1 home learning web.pdf
English
This half term we focus text is: 'The Man Who Walked Between the Towers.'
We have enjoyed making predictions on the text. You can read the text at home! Which part is your favourite? Why? How do you think Philippe Petit felt when he had achieved it? How did he show courage?
the man who walked between the two towers.pdf
Maths
This half term we are looking at Number and Place Value:
y5 place value knowledge organiser.pdf
We are also looking at Addition and Subtraction:
y5 addition and subtraction ko.pdf
Science
I wonder if I can feel forces...
Lesson 1: 'Let's say' to introduce us to our Science unit.
In this lesson, we became construction workers on a mission to help our supervisor (the teacher) build a brand-new skyscraper in the middle of New York City - inspired by the iconic Empire State Building. Using imagination, teamwork, and scientific thinking, we explored how pulley systems and different types of resistance (air resistance, friction, and gravity) help move heavy materials during construction.
The lesson took an exciting turn when a steel beam got stuck mid-air, and we had to work together to solve the problem safely. Throughout this ‘let’s say’, we were challenged to think deeply using inference questions, reflecting on what workers might see, feel, and decide at every stage.
Lesson 2: Do items with more mass fall to the ground faster or slower than those with less mass?
This week, we explored mass and gravity! We investigated whether objects with more mass fall faster or slower than objects with less mass. We learned that mass stays the same everywhere, but weight can change depending on gravity.
0 front cover and knowledge organiser.pdf
Topic
This half term we will be using maps and atlases to locate countries and famous buildings from the around the world.
RE
I wonder why some people believe in God and some people not?
Values
Our value for this half term is Respect.
Our famous influential person is...
Picture News
Each week, we take part in Picture News, where we explore current events from around the world. We think about a big question linked to the news story, share our opinions, and take part in class debates. This helps us learn to listen to others, explain our ideas, and understand different points of view
01.09.2025: Awe and wonder
Story: In a recent survey, 600 parents and 400 children, aged six and seven, were asked to name the everyday things around them that they find incredible and awe-inspiring. The survey took place as part of the Specsavers campaign, 'Wonder' which hopes to raise awareness of the importance of eye health.
Question: What do you wonder about?
08.09.2025: What makes a building special?
Story: A church in Kiruna (Sweden) has been carefully moved to a new location due to the ground being unstable. The church, built in 1912, was slowly transported on special trailers. The process was watched by thousands of people.
