Welcome to Class 3 - Year 5/6

 Class 3 is taught by Mrs. Bird.

Mrs. Bird’s recommended reads:

What are we learning in Spring Term 1?

Year 5/6

This term, our learning is based around the following:

English

We are studying the text ‘Wonder’. After we have analysed the text in depth, the class will be using a dictionary and thesaurus to build a bank of vocabulary. They will also write character descriptions, poems and diary entries based on the text. This will continue in spring term 2.

Maths

We will be working on multiplication, division, fractions and decimals. Year 6s will also have some opportunities to recap on some other areas of mathematics, in order to work towards our SATs that will take place later on in the year.

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Science

We will be focusing on different materials and use key scientific vocabulary to describe them. We will compare, and group together everyday materials based on their properties, including their hardness, solubility, transparency, conductivity (electrical and thermal), and response to magnets.

Geography

Children will have the opportunity to explore their local area, study maps, and use digital tools to investigate diverse environments. Themes such as Climate Change, Rainforests, and Global Trade will encourage pupils to engage with contemporary global challenges and develop a sense of responsibility for the planet.

RE

We will be understanding the faith of ‘Islam’. We will be focusing on Islamic values, Muslim festivals and the importance of their places of worship.

Spanish

We will be learning new Spanish vocabulary linked to different themes related to Spanish culture.

Art

Children will learn about the seven elements of art and portraiture. They will also revise knowledge based on the colour wheel and how to use watercolour paints. The children will encounter a range of portrait artists from across history and the world and they will create a self-portrait using a collage.

PSHE

We will be understanding what happens when the law is broken; learning how to recognise and challenge discrimination; understanding the waste hierarchy; recognising the contribution people make to our community; exploring the link between rights and responsibilities and learning how parliament works.

Our PE day is:

Thursday (outdoor PE): Skill: Teamwork Unit: Games

Computing

We have been revising the unit ‘Scratch’ to create our own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Here are some useful websites linking to E-Safety. A synopsis of each website has been provided, as you may choose to use some with your children.

• http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk - An educational website designed specifically for young children, teachers and carers. Activities on this website can be enjoyed with your children, as well as information being provided to support parents.
• http://www.getsafeonline.org/ - A comprehensive website on internet safety for parents including a section on safeguarding children on the internet.
• http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/parents/ - An award-winning website, providing useful information for parents as well as activities for children to enjoy and learn from.
• http://www.netsmartzkids.org/ - A vibrant and entertaining website, allowing children to be totally cool and show their friends how much they know about Internet safety by watching the video clips, reading the e-books and playing the games.
• http://www.att.com/Common/images/safety/game.html -

Visit Safety Land, normally, a very nice place to live, but a nasty character is sending yucky emails and messages. Captain Broadband needs your help to find the nasty character. You need to navigate around Safety land answering questions. When you have answered them all correctly, the nasty character will be taken to jail and you’ll become a certified hero, just like Captain Broadband.

• http://www.vodafone.com/content/parents/digital-parenting.html - The Digital Parenting website and magazines offer parents information and advice about the latest digital technologies and the kind of challenges children and teenagers might face in their digital world. Their Expert View articles, ‘How to’ guides and Take Action checklists will help you to stay up-to-date and feel more confident about getting involved with e-safety.
• https://www.net-aware.org.uk - From Facebook and Instagram to Snapchat and Tumblr, a simple no-nonsense guide for parents from NSPCC and O2 to the social media, apps and games that kids use!
• http://parentzone.org.uk/about-us - Parent Zone is devoted to providing expert information to families and schools. We find, curate and check the best available information on all the issues that are caused or amplified by the internet.
• http://childnet.com - a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
• http://saferinternet.org.uk - e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
• https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2017/08/06/digital-5-a-day/ - the Digital 5 A Day provides a simple framework that reflects the concerns of parents/ carers as well as children’s behaviours and needs. It can also act as a base for family agreements about internet and digital device use throughout both the holidays and term time.
• https://www.internetmatters.org/ - Helping parents keep their children safe online.

Here is a list of some other websites that you may find helpful:

http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

Oxford Owl is an award-winning free website with 250 FREE tablet-friendly eBooks and activities to help you support children’s learning. Now it is even better, with dedicated areas for school and for home.

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/

255 free educational, interactive teaching resources and activities for Primary Schools. 84 free to use fun children’s games/activities for children aged 4 - 11. 165 plus links to free interactive teaching activities, educational games, image and software resources.

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/

Helping teachers and parents save time finding excellent online educational resources.

http://www.sumdog.com/

Maths games for children.