Class 5 Curriculum
Knowledge Organisers
Spring Term 2025
Spring Term Mindmap
Spirituality Knowledge Organiser: Why is the Torah so important for Jewish people?
Science Knowledge Organiser: Earth and Space
Science Knowledge Organiser: Light
History Knowledge Organiser: History of the Olympics
Geography Knowledge Organiser: The Amazon
Useful information
PE: PE is on Monday and Friday afternoon. However, children always need to have their PE kit in as this can sometimes change.
Homework
All homework is set on a Friday and due in the following Thursday. In class 5, children are given CGP workbooks to work from. Children are expected to complete weekly homework in Maths, Reading and SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar).
Children in class 5 are also expected to know all their times tables up to 12 x 12 and recall them at speed. Games on the computer can help with this. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button (times table and number facts game) https://ttrockstars.com/ times tables rockstars (children have logins for this)
Reading
Alongside their weekly homework, class 5 are expected to read with an adult at least 5 times a week and have their reading record completed. Even for fluent readers in year 5 and 6, it is vital to maintain regular reading. Discussions with your child on the books they are reading is important to help their level of comprehension in what they have read. In class 5, we continue to work on being fluent readers, reading with expression and to understand the meaning of new vocabulary. Children also are expected to complete weekly reading activities about the book they are reading. A menu of ideas can be found in their reading records. We have recently bought a new range of exciting books within our class book corner and in the school library which we encourage children to get engaged in.
Forest schools: Forest schools will take place for class 5 in the summer term.
Rewards
As children in class 5 are at the top of the school, we encourage them to be helpful around school, helping the younger children. Children are always expected to always demonstrate positive behaviour and try their best. Children can earn dojo points which they can add together and exchange for a reward.
Pencil cases
It would be useful if children in class 5 could bring their own pencil case into school to store their equipment. It would be even better if children had their own set of felt tips, pencil crayons and coloured pens too however all equipment is available for the children to use in school.
SATs: Towards the end of year 6, children take their SATs. We spend a lot of time preparing the children for these and make sure they are fully prepared for them. We try to minimise the pressure as much as possible on the children. However, we also encourage all children to try the best, as we do in all aspects of school life.
Children will complete a reading comprehension assessment, maths assessments (including arithmetic) and SPaG. Their writing is assessed throughout the year from different pieces of writing. There are plenty of websites with help towards these and revision material can be purchased during the year to help. Further information on the SATs will be given to parents at the SATs meeting each year.
Useful information about SATs
The KS2 SATs are scheduled for Monday 13 May to Thursday 16 May.
Monday
- English grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Paper 1: questions and Paper 2: spelling
Tuesday
Wednesday
- Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic and Paper 2: reasoning
Thursday
- Mathematics Paper 3: reasoning
What will happen at CHCA during SATs week?
SATS information for parents - the school run
Example SAT papers to look through - please do not share these with pupils as they may be used in mock tests
Moving to Secondary School
Transition information for year 6 students and parents
Knowledge Organisers for other terms
Summer Term 2025
Spirituality Knowledge Organiser: Creation and science: conflicting or complementary?
Science Knowledge Organiser: Properties of materials
Science Knowledge Organiser: Looking after the environment
Autumn Term 2025
History Knowledge Organiser: Ancient Greece
Geography Knowledge Organiser: Mountains and Rivers
Science Knowledge Organiser: Animals including Humans
Science Knowledge Organiser: Forces
Spirituality Knowledge Organiser- What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain?
Spring Term 2026
Spring Term curriculum map
Geography Knowledge Organiser: Biomes
History Knowledge Organiser: Changes in Education since 1066
Spirituality Knowledge Organiser- How can following God bring freedom and justice?
Science Knowledge Organiser: Change of materials
Science Knowledge Organiser: Living things and their habitats - Yr 6
Summer Term 2026
Summer Term Curriculum Map
Exploring Spirituality Knowledge Organiser: What matters most to Humanists and Christians?
Science Knowledge Organiser: Living things and their habitats
Science Knowledge Organiser: Electricity
History Knowledge Organiser: The story of migration to Britain
Geography Knowledge Organiser: Amazing Americas
Profiles - Windrush Foundation
Autumn Term 2026
Autumn Term Mindmap
Religious Education- What does it mean if Christians believes in God?
Science Knowledge Organiser: Animals including Humans - Yr 5
Science Knowledge Organiser: Evolution and Inheritance
Geography Knowledge Organiser: York
History Knowledge Organiser: Viking
