Teacher: Mrs Abela, Mrs McDonnell
TA: Mr Nield
Spring term 2026:
In English, we have used the text “Cogheart” by Pater Bunzl to write a Trip Advisor review, character description and a narrative as our final outcome. The story has the children thoroughly hooked and they have been making specific word choice to create impact on the reader. The book is part of a four book series and it would be lovely to see some children borrow the series from the library to read at home.In English, we have used the text “Cogheart” by Pater Bunzl to write a Trip Advisor review, character description and a narrative as our final outcome. The story has the children thoroughly hooked and they have been making specific word choice to create impact on the reader. The book is part of a four book series and it would be lovely to see some children borrow the series from the library to read at home.
In maths, we have completed our unit on decimals and we have moved on to area and perimeter. We have been revising topics we need more practise on for our SATs.
There are additional sessions taking place during worship time for those children who need to catch up a little bit and additional sessions in the afternoon in preparation for SATs.
In science, we have been learning about Evolution and Inheritance. We have learned about Darwin’s theory of Evolution and we understand that humans have offspring that may not possess exactly the same traits as them.
We are going to be working on refuting evidence presented by scientists.
We have moved on to animals and their habitats in spring 2.
Our topic this term is “Earning a living”. We have studied areas in Britain, Europe and South America and compared and contrasted the human and physical features of each region we chose to research.
In Computing this half term, we have studied Online Safety and we have learned about staying safe online. The children are very knowledgeable and are able to provide tips to stay safe whilst doing something they enjoy but need to remain safe whilst doing it.
Our overarching theme this half term is Compassion and love. We have had some excellent class discussions on what it means to be compassionate and show love to ourselves and others. Almost all the children in our class have had the opportunity to present our Tuesday worship sessions and everyone is very keen to be part of our worship.
The economy has been our topic in this subject. And the impact of the media, both very important topics for our children to learn about for use in the future.
We have also been working on ways to maintain a healthy mind as well as thinking about what we can do in the future.
Visits and trips & other events
We have taken part in Children Challenging Industry with Ruth Dubberly from York University. We will have three sessions on this over the coming month or so and staff will have further training too to support the children in school further with their learning in science.
SATs information
There will be a short meeting regarding SATs on the 25th March at 10.00am.
We will share information about the week and what we need from you and the children then.
| Year/
Term |
TOPIC NAME | Science
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History
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Geography
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Art and DT
RRSA Articles 13, 31
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PSHE
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RE
RRSA Article 14
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Computing
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Music
RRSA Articles, 13, 31
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PE
RRSA Articles 13, 24, 31
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MFL
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Literacy
RRSA Article 13
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Numeracy
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| Year 6
SUMMER |
Magical Mayans | Animals including Humans Y6
RRSA Articles 6, 7, 24, 27 |
The Mayans
Chronology Sources Comparative study Select and organise information
RRSA Articles 1,2 |
Focus: South America
Mapping the Mayan area (comparison to modern day Mexico & surrounding areas)
Human and physical features
6 fig grid references
Climate zones / biomes
Trade links & natural resources |
Art-Popping with Warhol
Andy Warhol (PB Unit)
Mayan feather fans Clay work (Mayan calendars)
DT – Bird House Builders (PB Unit)
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Keeping Safe – Drugs, Peer pressure, First Aid, Risks
BV – Individual Liberty
RSE – Life changes, Loving relationships, Birth, Changes in puberty
BV – Tolerance and Respect for Diversity |
Green Religion? How and Why Should Religious Communities do more to Care for the Earth? | Cre8 IT- Film Making | Summer 1
Class awards
Summer 2 Moving On
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Orienteering
Basketball
Athletics
Fitness |
Sum 1- At the Weekend
Sum 2- Healthy Lifestyles |
Information texts of South America
Persuasive arguments American habitats writing Narrative (south American stories) |
Science – sorting/data/statistics
DT- measures, ratio, mass, weighing Islamic art – 2d shape Computing– data handling |
Homework Leaflet-Homework leaflet
