Graveley Primary School

"Rooted in God’s love, growing together in hope." Ephesians 3:17

Badgers

Welcome to Badgers Class!

Welcome to our class page. We are a mixed Year 5/6 class taught by Miss Adams and supported by Miss White. We aim to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where everyone can thrive.

This year is an exciting and important stage in the children’s learning as they continue to develop independence, confidence and a love of learning. Our curriculum is broad, engaging and designed to challenge pupils while supporting them to achieve their best.

Throughout the year, pupils will build strong skills in reading, writing and mathematics, alongside exploring subjects such as science, history, geography, art and computing through creative and meaningful topics. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, resilience and respect, encouraging children to take responsibility for their learning and contribute positively to school life.

This page will be updated with key information, so please check back to see what we have been learning about in Year 5/6.

Curriculum Overview

These overviews give an insight into the topics being covered and the skills pupils will be developing each term.

Spring Overview Year ADownload
Autumn Overview Year ADownload

English

In Year 5/6, English lessons focus on developing confident, fluent readers and writers. Pupils explore a wide range of high-quality texts, including novels, poetry and non-fiction, to support their understanding of language, structure and authorial intent. See the ‘Recommended Reading’ section below for some book suggestions.

Through carefully planned reading and writing activities, children develop their skills in spelling, grammar and punctuation, and are encouraged to write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

See our knowledge organiser for more information on the skills children learn to use.

Speaking and listening activities are also an important part of English lessons, helping children to articulate ideas clearly, work collaboratively and build confidence in presenting their learning.

Recommended Reading

Please find a recommended reading list from ‘The School Reading List’ here (Year 5) here (Year 6).  It includes some brilliant books which are age appropriate and there will be something for everyone on the list. It is important that the children read a range of genre and authors to support them with their writing for style and engagement.  However, ultimately, we want our children to have a love of reading.

Useful Websites

The websites listed below may be useful in supporting your learning this year: