Our core text this term is “Can I build another me?” by Shinsuke Yoshitake. Children will begin by exploring the thoughts and feelings of the character in the book, before discussing our influences and skills in preparation for creating a fact-file about ourselves. The children will then be exploring our individuality and learning how to formulate ideas into a cohesive structure, in order to write their autobiography and reflect on what they have learnt.

In geography, we will be writing a letter to our local MP to suggest improvements which would make a positive impact to our area.

Children will consolidate their knowledge of place value this term in order to identify, estimate and order 4-digit numbers. They will then be using concrete, pictorial and abstract representation to be able to count forwards and backwards in steps of 50 and 100. As the term progresses, we will be using arrays to solve multiplication problems. Towards the end of term, children will be exploring how decimal numbers can be partitioned as well as rounding decimal numbers to the nearest whole number. They will then be using these skills to add and subtract different amounts of money. 

In science, we will be exploring states of matter in order to explain the difference between a solid, liquid and gas.  

In art, we will be exploring the art work of David Hockney in order to create our own self portrait using digital photography.

In French, we will be exploring the names of family members to create a mini book. 

In R.E, we will be exploring Hinduism and exploring important symbols and their significance. 

In R.S.H.E we will be exploring physical and emotional boundaries in friendships. We will also explore different types of families. 

P.E. day -    Friday afternoon 

Swimming - Monday morning starting from 18th September 

Our core text this term is “Holes" by Louis Sachar. The children will explore the actions and motives of the main character in the book, before writing a diary exploring his journey. We will then look at propaganda and persuasive features to create a persuasive speech about the impact of child exploitation.

In geography, we will be exploring waterways to explore their importance for trade within the UK and to the rest of Europe. 

In science, we will be exploring living things in order to classify them according to observable characteristics. We will then be observing and grouping species in a range of ecosystems. 

In art, we will be exploring the work of Leisa Rich to create 3D sculptures and creating canvas art based on our chosen images.

In French, we will be exploring patterns and sounds through a range of sounds. We will then be exploring the months of the year and the names of animals.

In R.E, we will be exploring the importance of the Jewish synagogue and it's importance to individuals and the community. 

In RSHE, we will identify different forms of love and commitment and compare features of healthy and unhealthy relationships. 

P.E. day -    Friday afternoon 

Swimming - Monday morning starting from 18th September 

In English, we will be exploring our core text "Inside the Villains" and creating a fact file about the villains in the story. We will then be writing our own narrative. 

In history, we are exploring the Anglo-Saxons and the children will be researching and exploring the Norman Conquest. 

In maths, we are exploring fractions and the children will be adding and subtracting fractions. Later in the term, we will be looking at area and perimeter and using reasoning skills to solve word problems. 

P.E. day -    Friday afternoon 

In English, we will be...

• Using our core text ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’ to create a historical recount based on a Anna’s experience throughout the text. 

• Focusing on how our vocabulary choice can be used to impact the readers.

• Exploring persuasive techniques and how they can affect the reader.

• Using this to write a persuasive letter to persuade the soldiers to let her father go.

In history we will be exploring the Ancient Egyptians and researching the great Pharaohs. 

In our Maths learning, we will be...

•  Multiplying and Dividing by 10, 100 and 1000.

• Solving multi-step problems

• Looking at multiples, common multiples, factors and common factors of numbers

• Understanding prime, squared and cubed numbers

• Using the inverse to check an answer.

• Finding equivalent fractions

• Converting improper fractions

• Adding and Subtracting fractions

In Science, we will be...

• Exploring animals including humans.

• Identify, name and describe the functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans

• Identify the simple function of different types of teeth in humans. Compare the teeth of herbivores and carnivores

• Identify, construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey.

In Art and DT, we will be...

• Creating a landscape/scene using coffee watercolour and silhouette, from a refugee perspective.

• Researching wartime recipes. 

• Planning, designing and making a wartime recipe.

In Reading, we will be looking at the texts...

• When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

• The Day the War Came

• The Journey

We will be using the following reading skills...

• Inferencing

• Evaluating

• Making Connections

• Asking Questions

• Predicting

• Summarising

• Clarifying

In R.E., we will be...

• Reflect on what it means to belong to a faith community, communicating their own and others’ responses.

• Respond to the challenges of commitment both in their own lives and within religious traditions, recognising how commitment to a religion is shown in a variety of ways.

• Reflect on ideas of right and wrong and their own and others’ responses to them.

In our R.H.E learning, we will be...

• Identifying how resources are allocated and the impact this has on the environment, communities and individuals.

• Understanding the importance of protecting the environment.

• Understanding our responsibility towards the environment.

• To consider our personal impact on the environment. 

P.E. day -    Friday afternoon 

In English, we will be exploring our core text, "After the Fall" and making predictions and inferences about the main character. We will then be writing our narrative, re-telling the story from the point of view of Humpty Dumpty. 

In geography, we will be exploring the host cities of the Olympics. We will then be finding them using at atlas and exploring the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. 

In maths, we will be exploring multiplication and division. The children will be multiplying three-digit numbers by one-digit numbers and then using the bus stop method and a range of strategies to divide. 

In science, we will be exploring the classification and distribution of animal species across the world. 

In art, the children will be creating a patchwork quilt, using a range of pencil techniques to replicate different textures. 

In French, we will be exploring objects around the house. 

In R.E, we will be exploring Christianity and looking at different ways people live. 

In R.S.H, we will be exploring community and belonging. 

P.E - Fridays

Last day of term - Friday 9th February

In English this term, we will be exploring our core text, "Stella by Starlight" which focuses on the issues of racism and prejudice in North Carolina in the 1930's. The children will be inferring feelings and emotions of the main character and exploring their motives. 

They will then be writing a newspaper article about an incident involving the Ku Klux Klan. 

In history, we will be exploring modern black history in the United States and the United Kingdom. We will then be exploring slavery and looking at important figures in black history. 

In maths this term, we will be exploring ratio and the language of ratio. We will then be looking at units of measurement; including capacity, mass and length. 

In science, we will be exploring electrical components and creating a circuit. 

In art, we will be exploring the work of Sam Cannon and using shading techniques to create tree silhouettes. 

In French, we will be exploring the names of objects around the house. 

In reading, we will be exploring texts around the trans-Atlantic Slave trade. 

In R.E this term, we will explore Buddhism and comparing the way different people live their lives. 

In R.H.E, we will be exploring community and belonging in the wider world. 

P.E - Fridays

Last day of term - Friday 9th February 

In English this term, we will be exploring our core text, "Emmanuels Dream" which focuses on the issues of disability in sports and the pursuit of equal opportunity for all. The children will be inferring feelings and emotions of the main character and exploring their motives. 

They will then be writing a narrative, retelling the life of Emmanuel and his ambition to represent his country at the Paralympics. 

In history, we will be exploring the Ancient Olympics games and the influence of the Paralympics. 

In maths this term, we will be exploring fractions to be able to compare and add mixed number fractions. 

In science, we will be exploring our local environment and the classification of animals.

In art, we will be exploring the work of Rachel Moore and her technique of print making. 

In French, we will be exploring the names of objects around the house. 

In reading, we will be exploring texts around Great Adventures and Explorers. 

In R.E this term, we will explore Buddhism and comparing the way different people live their lives. 

In R.H.E, we will be exploring community and belonging in the wider world. 

P.E - Fridays

Last day of term - Thursday 28th March

In English this term, we will be exploring our core text, "Ghost Boy" which focuses on the issues of racism and prejudice by the police in the United States of America. The children will be inferring feelings and emotions of the main character and exploring their motives. 

They will then be writing a diary entry from the point of view of the main character and a biography of Barack Obama. 

In history, we will be exploring modern black history in the United States and the United Kingdom. We will then be exploring the Windrush Generation and the influence of Caribbean culture in the United Kingdom. 

In maths this term, we will be exploring algebra and decimals. We will then be looking at units of measurement; including capacity, mass and length. 

In science, we will be exploring electrical components and creating a circuit. 

In art, we will be exploring the work of Bisa Butler and using shading techniques to images of people.

In French, we will be exploring the names of objects around the house. 

In reading, we will be exploring texts around the trans-Atlantic Slave trade. 

In R.E this term, we will explore Buddhism and comparing the way different people live their lives. 

In R.H.E, we will be exploring community and belonging in the wider world. 

P.E - Fridays

Last day of term - Thursday 28th March

In English this term, we will be exploring our core text, "The Fort" by Laura Perdew, which explores the themes of sharing, disappointment and resilience. 

We will then be writing a setting description based on our own fort designs. 

In history, we will be looking at the impact the Vikings had on Saxon Britain. We will then be creating a double page spread exploring Viking invasions and their daily lives. 

In maths this term, we will be exploring decimals and how they relate to fractions and percentages. We will then be focusing on counting money and telling the time. 

In science, we will be investigating how sound is made. 

In art, we will be exploring dioramas and 3D artwork and how we can use them as part of their display. 

In French, we will be exploring the names of objects around the house. 

In reading, we will be exploring texts around the trans-Atlantic Slave trade. 

In R.E this term, we will explore Buddhism and comparing the way different people live their lives. 

In R.H.E, we will be exploring community and belonging in the wider world. 

P.E - Fridays

Last day of term - Friday 24th May 

In English this term, we are exploring short films using the Literacy Shed and making predictions and inferences based on them. We will then be creating narratives, fact files and diary entries. 

In history, we will be exploring modern black history in the United States and the United Kingdom. We will then be exploring the Windrush Generation and the influence of Caribbean culture in the United Kingdom. 

In maths this term, we will be revisiting percentages, fractions and decimals. 

In science, we will be exploring electrical components and creating a circuit. 

In art, we will be exploring the work of Bisa Butler and using shading techniques to images of people.

In French, we will be exploring the names of objects around the house. 

In reading, we will be exploring texts around the trans-Atlantic Slave trade. 

In R.E this term, we will explore Buddhism and comparing the way different people live their lives. 

In R.H.E, we will be working on transitions and preparing the year 6 children for their secondary schools. 

P.E - Fridays

Last day of term - Friday 24th May