Foundation Subjects
Foundation Subjects - Spring 2
Please see the Long Term Plan for details of what will be covered this term in more detail, including objectives to be covered in each subject. Below, you will find links to websites which will be useful in supporting your child at home to further develop their learning and understanding.
History – Anglo-Saxons and Scots
This half term, Year 5 will be exploring the fascinating period of the Anglo-Saxons and Scots and how they shaped early Britain. Children will learn who the Anglo-Saxons were, where they came from and why they chose to settle in Britain after the Romans left.
We will explore what daily life was like in an Anglo-Saxon village, including homes, jobs, food and traditions. The children will also look at how the Anglo-Saxons organised their land, formed kingdoms and fought to protect and expand their territories. As part of this learning, we will discuss how Britain changed between the end of the Roman occupation and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, helping pupils understand how this period influenced the country we live in today.
Religious Education – Christianity: Jesus
Our focus in RE will be Christianity, with a particular emphasis on the life and teachings of Jesus. We will explore the key question: What do we mean by a miracle?
Children will learn about some of the miracles Christians believe Jesus performed and discuss what these stories might mean to believers. They will have opportunities to reflect on why miracles are important within Christianity and consider different viewpoints about whether miracles can happen. The unit encourages thoughtful discussion, respect for different beliefs and the development of children’s own ideas.
Computing – Radio Station
In Computing, pupils will take part in an exciting Radio Station project. They will learn how to use digital devices and software to record and edit sound, developing their confidence with technology in a creative way.
Children will work collaboratively to create their own radio content, including interviews, adverts and jingles. They will also write scripts, design promotional materials and practise presenting. Throughout the unit, they will listen to and evaluate both professional radio clips and their own recordings, learning how to improve their work through feedback and reflection.
Spanish – Clothes
In Spanish, we will be learning vocabulary linked to clothes. Children will learn the Spanish names for different items of clothing and revisit colours to describe them. They will also practise using correct grammatical agreements so that adjectives match nouns.
Pupils will begin to use the present tense verb “llevar” (to wear) to form simple sentences about what they are wearing. We will also revisit weather phrases and learn how to use “cuando” (when) to create longer sentences, such as “Cuando hace frío llevo un abrigo” (When it’s cold I wear a coat). This helps children build confidence in speaking and writing in Spanish.
Music – Enjoying Musical Styles
This unit introduces children to a range of musical styles from different times and places. A key focus will be on understanding texture in music — the different layers of sound created by voices and instruments.
Children will listen to and discuss a variety of music, identifying how sounds are combined and how this affects the overall feel of a piece. They will explore rhythm, melody and texture through singing, listening and performing activities, helping them to develop their musical understanding and appreciation.
Art – Portraits
In Art, pupils will focus on creating portraits. They will learn how to draw faces with attention to proportion, size and placement, and will experiment with different ways of representing features.
Children will explore a range of materials and techniques for both their portraits and backgrounds, including drawing, collage and printing. They will learn to talk about their artwork using appropriate artistic vocabulary and explain the choices they have made. By the end of the unit, each child will create a final portrait and have the opportunity to evaluate and celebrate their work.