Upper Key Stage 2
Phase Leader UKS2
Rachel Kelleher
Year 5
Autumn Term 1 Knowledge Organiser – 2026/2027
The latest Year 5 Learning Update!
We have had a great first half term – the children are now fully settled in and really engaging with all the interesting topics and activities we’ve been exploring.
We are excited to be starting a new text in English after the half term break – the Highwayman. We will be examining how to write a letter as a fictional character and about writing biographies of fascinating astronauts from a range of diverse backgrounds.
We will be delving further into multiplication and division in Maths, and then we’ll apply everything we’ve been working on this year to immerse ourselves in the wonderful world of fractions.
In Science we will be embarking on an exploration of other planets and outer space while continuing to develop our skills in working scientifically.
Furthermore, we will be using levers, gears and cams in DT to create moving toys to retell a scene from Beowulf.
In the Humanities, we are continuing with our captivating learning on how Britain changed from the Stone Age through to 1066, including discovering more about the Angle Saxons, Vikings and beyond.
The Year 5 team would like to remind you that homework given out during the week is due the next day and homework given out on Fridays is due in on Monday. Please also ensure that Reading Records are brought to school every Friday with evidence of reading AT LEAST 3 times a week. Children can write their own comments but an adult needs to sign the book at least once a week to confirm this. Children will also be tested each week on their spellings.
We look forward to seeing the children’s curiosity and creativity in their Topic homework pieces – due when we come back on Tuesday 3rd November.
Year 6
Autumn Term 1 Knowledge Organiser – 2026/2027
The latest Year 6 Learning Update!
In English, we are going to be looking at creation stories from around the world and then creating our own based on the story of Wakanda.
In Maths, we are looking at multiplication and division and how to solve these kinds of problems using formal methods.
In Science, we will continue to study evolution and inheritance and develop our understanding of how offspring inherit specific traits from their parents.
In Art/ DT, In Art we will continue to look at Laulo Senbanjo and create our own art inspired by his work.
In Humanities, we will continue to look at the history of the Ancient Kingdom of Benin and compare this to the history of Great Britain.
The 6 team would like to remind you that children should bring their PE kits to school and not come in wearing them. We would also like to remind parents that the mobile phone policy is active and smart phones should not be brought to school.
