Welcome to Oak Class

Class Teacher: Mr Bullivant 

Learning Support Assistant: Ms Hannoway and Mrs King

Class Book: Holes

Things to remember 

Daily: Reading book and dairy, snack and drink bottle. 

PE Kit: Mondays

Class Email: oak@connectedlearningmat.co.uk

In Westminster we are hardworking, conscientious and determined which is evident in our class motto ‘can’t do it yet!’ We strive to be kind, friendly and considerate to each other to ensure that the classroom is a positive and enjoyable environment.

This term we will be working hard to develop our Growth Mindsets and as a result adopt a positive approach to all our endeavours and learning. We will embed this mindset throughout Year 6, our time at Cherry Tree Academy and our lives.

Maths

In Maths, we are starting to use Power Maths.  Power Maths is a UK curriculum mastery programme designed to spark curiosity and excitement and nurture confidence in maths, well linked to the developing of a positive growth mindset using fun characters. 

In Maths, we will be learning to recognise the value of each digit in a decimal number. Using this knowledge, we will also be learning to multiply and divide decimals by 10,100 and 1,000.  Additionally, we will also be applying our knowledge of decimals to convert fractions and decimals. Throughout the term, we will also deepen our understanding of place value through learning to solve number and practical problems that involve all of the above.

English

In English, we will be focusing on the truly engaging 'Holes’. Using this book as a hook, we will write some non-chronological reports and formal letters. Throughout lessons, we will be learning a range of new skills to improve our writing, such as: punctuating speech, expanded noun phrases, planning writing and using a range subordinate conjunction.

Connected Curriculum

In connected curriculum this term, we will continue using our building ‘Learning Powers’ to complete our projects. Specifically, we will embrace the four R’s of Reciprocity, Resourcefulness, Reflectiveness and Resilience. These skills will enable us to work cooperatively to complete our History projects where we will be focussing on industry, innovation and infrastructure.  (Sustainable Development Goals). Throughout this unit, we will be exploring our enquiry question of 'What did the Romans ever do for me?'

Science

In Science this term, we will be learning about electricity.  Specifically, we will be learning to recognise specific circuit symbols. Using our knowledge of this, we will be exploring how different variables affect the brightness of a bulb. Using a child-lead approach to lessons, we will be answering our own questions through planning and conducting scientific investigations.

Spellings

Children have a list of spellings to learn each week.  The spellings are a combination of words from their year group list and words that children have chosen themselves from book checks.  A weekly test takes place and records are kept to track improvement in spellings.

Reading

Children are encouraged to read daily and record comments in their Reading Diary.  Pupils who have read at home and have had records signed by and adult will receive raffle tickets to be entered into a draw to win a prize each week. Every child in the class is heard read at least twice a week, with a short discussion about what they have read. The children read individually as well as in guided reading sessions.  During these sessions we explore a text in greater detail and practice/apply their reading skills, now known as VIPERS.  The children have all drawn the symbols into the back of their reading diaries so have a look and ask them to explain what they mean.

Times tables

It is really important for the children to know their times tables.  Here at Cherry Tree Academy we have found a fun way to learn our times table. Times Table Rockstars! Children can have their own rockstar name, they can listen to rock music as they learn their tables All the children have been given usernames and passwords- if you’re unsure please ask the class teacher. Click the link below to access:

https://ttrockstars.com/login

Homework

Each week, the children are expected to complete an activity from each book and hand them in on Friday to be marked. The activities to be completed, will be set each week.