Welcome to Summer Term in Year 5
UKS2 Project Overview 2025 2026 Ancient Greece Fieldwork
This summer term, Year 5 will be studying the Ancient Greeks in history. Children will explore the question: “What did the Greeks ever do for us?” As part of this enquiry, they will learn about where the Ancient Greeks lived, their gods, how they were governed, and how their ideas have influenced modern democracy and philosophy. It promises to be an incredibly exciting topic!
In Design Technology, children will learn how to use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create a solar-powered invention. They will follow a full design process—beginning with a 2D sketch and then developing this into a 3D model using Tinkercad. This project gives children valuable, real-world skills used in modern design industries.
After May half-term, our learning will move to geography and art. In geography, children will conduct an independent fieldwork enquiry. They will develop their own enquiry focus, consider suitable data-collection methods, plot a route on a map, and then collect, analyse and present their findings.
In art, children will explore how patterns are created and used by investigating symmetry, experimenting with abstract designs, and using shapes to form repeating or varied motifs. They will consider how patterns can reflect personal experiences and expression, as well as how artistic choices can influence others. Throughout the unit, children will also learn how patterns are designed for different purposes—such as wallpaper, clothing, puppets, packaging, and book covers—and study the techniques and media used by the contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama.
PE lessons will take place every Tuesday and will be led by a specialist coach. From September, children must have their PE kits in school and will get changed before and after each session.
Homework plays a vital role in Year 5, helping to consolidate learning, prepare for SATs, and develop independent study habits for secondary school. Each child will receive maths and English revision guides, which should be brought to school every day. Weekly homework will be set using Learning by Questions (LbQ).
Reading at home is also crucial. Please listen to your child read at least three times per week and record each session in their reading diary. We will keep track of this, and every completed reading session earns a stamp on their bookmark. After collecting 30 stamps, children will receive a prize from Mr Clarke.
Children are also expected to complete six homework projects throughout the term. A selection of tasks can be found on the project overview, and we’re excited to see the creativity and effort children put into these.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic term filled with curiosity, creativity, and learning. Thank you for your continued support.
Miss Latif, Mrs Stone & Mrs Laud