Year 5
Class Saint: St John Payne
Class Teacher: Mrs. J. Draycott and Miss. J. Rosamond
Curriculum
D.T. and Computing inspired by Ancient Greece!
This term, children have been designing adventure maps inspired by Greek mythology. Using their knowledge of myths and legends, they created maps featuring heroes, gods, and mythical creatures, then programmed Beebots to navigate them. They explored different materials to build obstacles and challenges, combining design technology and computing.
They also reimagined Monopoly as ‘Mythology’, redesigning each square to represent places, characters, and artefacts from Greek myths. Community Chest and Chance cards were rewritten with rewards and penalties linked to these legends, adding an exciting twist to the game.
The children will now use this work to plan and write their own stories, drawing on ideas developed in class and in small groups. This project has given them opportunities to be creative, work collaboratively, and apply their knowledge across subjects. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they brought Greek mythology to life through storytelling, programming, and game design.
D.T. and Art - Seasonal Produce and Ecological Architecture
In D.T. pupils have been learning about seasonal foods in the UK. They explored where our food comes from and how choosing seasonal produce can help reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. The children took part in a food tasting session, sampling a range of seasonal vegetables, and used what they learned to design a nutritious meal using only seasonal fruits, vegetables, and proteins.
In their Art lessons, Year 5 have been exploring architecture - inspired by striking ecological designs. They’ve created detailed sketches focusing on form, structure, and materials. Next, we’ll begin an exciting new project exploring fashion design!
History - Ancient Greek Workshop - March 2025
Medusa, Aphrodite, Ariadne, Trojan soldiers, and Greek royalty all made an appearance at the Year 5 Ancient Greek workshop!
Pupils delved into the rich history and fascinating myths of Ancient Greece, bringing legendary tales to life. They marched in formation, wielding shields and swords, and marvelled at the sheer length of the soldiers' pikes.
Throughout the day, they enthusiastically re-enacted key moments from The Iliad, fully immersing themselves in the world of ancient warriors and gods.
Year 5 were truly spectacular!
