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This term we are looking at Article 31 from the Unicef Rights of the Child: All children have a right to relax, play and to join in a wider range of cultural and artistic activities.

Summer learning 2012

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Spring learning 2012

This term we are looking at Articles 28 and 29 from the Unicef Rights of the Child: we have the right to an education, and we have the right to develop our talents and abilities.

Autumn learning 2011

Our Rights and Responsibilities

In Sapphire Class we have agreed that:
We have the RIGHT to express our ideas without fear of being laughed at by others.  But we need to take the RESPONSIBILITY to listen to each other.

We have the RIGHT to work in a calm environment, therefore we need to be RESPONSIBLE and work without disturbing others.

We have the RIGHT to ask for help and to receive it when we need it.  However, we have the RESPONSIBILITY to be attentive when we are being taught.

We have the RIGHT to use resources, but we need to ensure that we use them RESPONSIBILY; taking care of each other’s possessions and equipment in school.

Autumn 2011

Our topic this term is the Victorians!

During this term our central theme is The Victorians.  All of our Humanities work will be involved in studying this period in history.  Where- ever possible links will be made to other curriculum areas to enable the class to appreciate the impact this era had on the lives of many people across the globe and the influence it still has on our lives today.

History:  What was life like for children living in Victorian times?
The children will further understand chronology, explore the everyday lives of poor children in the Victorian period, appreciate that some aspects of history may be interpreted in different ways.

D.T. :The Year 5 children will create appliquéd felt pictures with the intention of attaching them to
chair tidy-bags.

FOOD:Healthy Eating focus. Diet and Health. Food Production and processing.

ICT:  The children will develop their basic keyboard skills, accessing databases. They will use emails to write to children in a school in Hungary.

R.E. Faith in History- looking at Victorian Christianity, a reformation society, the work of social reformers: Dr. Barnardo, William Booth, Elizabeth Fry.  Missionaries and the British Empire.  Family prayers and the stories Jesus told.

The Christmas Story.        

Art
Form and Pattern.  Studying the work of William Morris-understanding shape and pattern.  Using a variety of media to create different effects. Exploring  a piece of Victorian religious art to explore the ideas it conveys.

 

 

 

Literacy.  Units to be covered include:

  • Biography and Autobiography
  • Narrative Poems by significant poets
  • Historical Fiction
  • Older Literature
  • Choral Poems

Super Skills activities will be covered on a weekly basis, these will include:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Spelling
  • Guided Reading
  • Handwriting
  • Independent Reading & Reading Journals

Mathematics:  Teaching Strands will include:

  • Using and applying mathematics
  • Counting and understanding number
  • Knowing and using number facts
  • Calculating
  • Understanding shape
  • Measuring
  • Handling data.

All the strands are revisited termly, when there are further opportunities to consolidate and extend the children’s knowledge and understanding.


It would be hugely beneficial if the children knew their multiplication tables; Year 5s their 2,3,4,5 and 10 times, the Year 6s ALL the times tables.  The corresponding division facts also need to be known.  Any extra practice you can give your child would be much appreciated and benefit them in the long term.

Science: Circulation:   The children will explore the structure of the heart & lungs. The double circulation through the lungs & the rest of the body is explained & more about blood is learned. How does exercise affect pulse rate? Why is exercise good for us & what can harm the heart & circulation?

 

 

 



Music:  In music this term the children will listen to a range of musical styles and express their views.  They will  develop their understanding of notation and play a range of tuned instruments.

S.E.A.L.
Class Charter-our Rights and Responsibilities
New Beginnings: developing an awareness of the needs of others
Getting On and Falling Out:
Co-operative working and problem solving.

P.E. and Games. Circuit Training – weekly skills to improve fitness and stamina. Invasion Games to include Tag-Rugby, Netball and Football and Basketball.