Upper KS2 – Year 5/6 – Maple Base
Year 5 marks an exciting and important stage in your child’s primary school journey — the penultimate year before they move on to Year 6. It’s a gentle yet purposeful transition from Lower to Upper Key Stage 2, where pupils begin to grow in confidence and independence. This year brings new opportunities for responsibility, including — for the first time — looking after their own pencil case and stationery!
Our Year 5 class truly reflects our school vision: Learning, Enjoying, Succeeding Together. In this important stage of primary school, pupils begin to take on new challenges with growing independence, celebrate their achievements, and support one another as they deepen their learning. We aim to make Year 5 a year filled with curiosity, confidence, and joyful experiences — laying the foundation for a successful transition into Year 6 and beyond.
Curriculum Highlights & Enrichment
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Trips: 'Birds of Poole Harbour' boat trip! Winchester Science Centre!
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Design & Technology: Practical learning such as making bridges, kites and drawstring bags.
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Practical enquiry in science: carrying out enquiries to learn about forces, states of matter, living things, space and so much more!
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STEM day: annual STEM days working as a collective Maple base.
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End of year production: Y5 support Y6 with their end of year production, in preparation for their own leaver's production in Y6!
Class Expectations
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Every child should bring a suitable supply of pencils, glue, blue handwriting pen, and other stationery items every day.
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Pupils complete their weekly homework: daily reading for pleasure; practising times tables of TTRS; completing a weekly spelling sheet and working on an extended project linked to our wider curriculum.
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Children are encouraged to take pride in their work, be respectful to others, and actively participate in all lessons and enrichment activities.
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Come to school in Bearwood PE kit on the correct PE days.
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Time |
Activity |
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8:50 – 9:05 |
Welcome, registration and morning activity |
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9:05 – 9:15 |
Assembly |
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9:15 – 9:30 |
spelling |
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9:30- 9:45 |
Reading |
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9:45-10:45 |
Writing |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
Maths |
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12:00 – 1:00 |
Lunch |
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1:00-1:10 |
Handwriting |
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1:15– 3:30 |
Foundation subjects |
Welcome to Maple 2
Welcome to Maple 2! Year 6 is an exciting and memorable final year of primary school, where children build on all they have learned in Lower KS2 and prepare for the next stage of their education. In Maple 2, we focus on developing independence, resilience, and leadership, helping every child gain the confidence to succeed both academically and personally.
Our class embodies our school vision of Learning, Enjoying, Succeeding Together. Pupils rise to new challenges, celebrate their achievements, and support one another in their learning. We aim to make Year 6 a year of growth, fun, and memorable experiences that prepare children for secondary school and life beyond.
Curriculum Highlights & Enrichment
- Residential Trip to PGL Osmington Bay: At the start of the year, children enjoy a 2-night residential, building teamwork, resilience, and confidence through adventurous activities.
- History – World War II: Exploring the Second World War, including a trip to Nothe Fort near Weymouth to bring history to life.
- Design & Technology: Practical learning such as making burgers, understanding nutrition, and developing cooking and planning skills.
- Reading Buddies: Weekly sessions reading with our foundation stage pupils, providing mentorship and nurturing a love of reading.
- Supporting Peers: Helping younger pupils on trips, such as attending the church for the Harvest Festival, developing responsibility and leadership.
Class Expectations
- Every child should bring a suitable supply of pencils, glue, blue handwriting pen, and other stationery items every day.
- Pupils complete their SAT-style workbook home learning weekly, which we review in class to reinforce learning and prepare for assessments.
- Children are encouraged to take pride in their work, be respectful to others, and actively participate in all lessons and enrichment activities.
| Time | Activity |
| 8:50 – 9:05 | Welcome, registration and morning activity |
| 9:05 – 9:15 | Assembly |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | Maths |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Reading |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | English |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:15 | Spelling |
| 1:15 – 3:30 | Foundation subjects |