Autumn 2026

Reading

We have been reading Secrets of a Sun King (Emma Carroll).

Writing

We have been writing non-chronological reports and recounts.

• Writing a non-chronological report
• How to write a recount

Maths

We have been learning about place value.

• Place value (Y5)
• Place value (Y6)

Science

We have been learning about properties and changes of materials.

• Properties and changes of materials

Art and design

We have been learning about sculpting with Henry Moore.

• 3D Art

Computing

We have been learning about systems and searching.

• Search technologies
• How do we use search tools effectively?

DT

We have been learning about food - celebrating culture and seasonality.

• Growing food around the world
• Understanding food labels

French

We have been learning about La Phonétique.

• Pronouncing words in French - Vowels
• Pronouncing words in French - Consonants

Geography

We have been learning about compass points and grid references.

• Mapping the world
• What is a map used for?

History

We have been learning about the achievements of the earliest civilizations – an overview of where and when the first civilizations appeared and a depth study of Ancient Egypt.

• Ancient Egypt

Music

We have been learning about melody and harmony in music.

• Composing a melody
• What is harmony?

PE

We have been playing badminton and netball.

• Badminton - factfile
• Badminton - essential skills and techniques
• Netball - factfile
• Netball - essential skills and techniques

PSHE

We have been learning about puberty & growing up.

• Operation Ouch! - Specials: Don't Panic About Puberty

RE

We have been asking, What do religions and worldviews teach about caring for the planet?

•  How can we look after our environment?