Year 5 Curriculum

Mexico

The children will begin this half term by continuing to study the Ancient Maya civilization before their focus switches to  modern-day Mexico! In this topic, the children will learn about the Chihuahuan desert – the setting of our class novel, Holes – and compare it with the jungles where the Maya built cities. They will also learn about Mexico’s capital city (Mexico City), a typical day for a Mexican child living in a rural area, and Mexican traditions. To conclude the topic, the children will be learning about the fascinating Day of the Dead festival!

Click here to see the Year 5 overview for Summer 2

Manners Curriculum

Excellent manners are extremely important. Each week we will focus on strengthening a different social skill.

Click here to see our KS2 Manners Curriculum 2023-24

Our Topics This Year

Autumn 1 – Rivers and Coasts

Autumn 2 – World War One: Through the eyes of a soldier

Spring – Anglo Saxons & Vikings

Summer 1 – The Ancient Maya

Summer 2 – Mexico