Homework:
Each week, children will receive maths (arithmetic), SPaG (spelling, punctuation & grammar) and reading comprehension homework. Additionally they will receive 10 spellings to learn, which will be tested every Friday. This is crucial SATs preparation for their assessment in May. Children are also expected to read five times a week for between 20-30 minutes. Please listen to them read as often as possible!
Enrichment opportunities
-Houses of Parliament trip (Monday 20th November)
-Bears Class assembly (TBC)
-‘Fabulous Finish’ to our topic (parents invited in to share learning)
PE kits
Please make sure indoor and outdoor PE kits are in school at all times and are named. PE lessons are every Monday and Friday.
Please remember we are a Healthy School and only fruit or vegetables should be eaten at playtime.
Only water should be drunk in class, children are welcome to bring in a bottle to refill.
And finally...
Year 6 can potentially be an anxious time for the children as they begin to contemplate the SATs tests in May and their upcoming transition to secondary. With that in mind, please feel free to come in and chat if you or your child have concerns, or we are usually available by phone after school. We look forward to getting to know the children and yourselves better throughout the year.
Mr S. Carpenter and Mrs K. Drew
Badgers and Bears Classes
The Minster C of E Primary School
Curriculum Booklet for Parents:
Autumn 2017
‘The Groovy Greeks!’
Badgers and Bears Classes
A remarkable discovery!
On Monday, Mr Davis was digging behind our school hall when he made a remarkable discovery! There, in the dirt, was an orange and black artefact that looked like it didn’t belong there. On closer inspection, our children concluded that it had originated in Ancient Greece and that we needed to learn more about this amazing time in history!
English
Firstly, we will be learning about myths and legends (such as Theseus and The Minotaur) and writing our own version containing heroes and mythical creatures. Later in the term, we will be learning to write non-chronological reports, which will really give our experts the opportunity to showcase their knowledge on Ancient Greece! Writing to a ‘year 6 standard’ across the whole curriculum will be a major priority.
Maths
Over the next twelve weeks, we will be focusing on all aspects of number: place value, the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and fractions. We will be ensuring that all children are secure with their times tables up to 12 x 12.
Understanding our World
Topic learning this term isHistorybased,and we will be learning all about the Ancient Greeks; their lifestyle, history, battles, Gods they worshipped, the Olympics and myths and legends surrounding their culture. We will then learn about how their people and culture have had an impact on modern life, including studying Greek architecture and design, through Art and Design Technology, and the powerful legacy of the modern Olympics. We shall use Computing to find and present information, and in addition to this we will be continuing to learn how to design and make simple programs to follow commands.
Science
Children will build on their knowledge and understanding of different systems within the body. They will research the parts and functions of the circulatory system. They will focus on how nutrients are transported around the human body. They will also explore how a healthy lifestyle supports the body to function and how different types of drugs affect the body.
Physical Education
Our three focuses this term will be tag rugby, gym and badminton.
Personal, Social and Health Education
The unit ‘Our Happy School’will give us opportunities toconsider the rights and responsibilities we have, including to our own and others’ learning. We link to ICT by discussing the importance of staying safe online.
PPA cover – Mrs Milburn/Mrs Garret, Wednesdayafternoons
In RE the children will be asking two key questions; How important is it for a Muslim to show commitment to God? How significant is it that Mary was the mother of Jesus? In French they will use the theme of ‘The Olympics’ to express sporting preferences, and revise the key vocabulary of topics to be covered throughout Year 6.
Computing
We will be teaching the children how to be safe online, including using the internet and social media. Also how to use other technologies safely, such as mobile phones.