Redwood Class

Redwood Class Information

Welcome to Redwood Class! We hope you find the information here useful.

Class expectations:

Please ensure your child:

Brings their reading book into school everyday
Reads at least 3 times a week with a signature in reading records
Comes into school dressed in their PE kits on PE days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Wears the correct uniform
Brings their knowledge organiser folder into school each day
Completes 3 sessions of Doodle Maths practice outside of school each week.

Please refer to school policies or ask about any of the above if you are unsure.

Home learning

Please continue to support and encourage your child to read daily at home. We ask that an adult signs their child’s reading record at least 3 times per week to confirm that they are reading regularly at home, and we will continue to celebrate and reward those who have 3 signatures in their book at the end of each week.

Doodle Maths and Times Tables Rockstars logins are kept in the children’s reading records, but please don’t hesitate to be in touch if your child is having trouble getting online. Certificates are given out weekly in Celebration Assembly to celebrate excellent effort on TT Rockstars and there are many rewards within DoodleMaths which pupils can 'purchase'!

What are we doing in class?

Term 2

English

Helping us to develop our writing skills this term, we will be reading the majority of the stories with Philip Pullman’s ‘Grimm’s Tales for Young and Old’, exploring traditional (and not-so-traditional) fairy tales collated by the Brothers Grimm.

Maths

In Maths this term, both Year 5 and Year 6 and exploring fractions. A Knowledge organiser has been sent home to support this learning. The children will be building on pre-existing concepts to gain a stronger mathematical understanding.

At the end of the term, we will then be moving onto a new unit to develop our learning more multiplication and division, building on learning already covered in Term 1.

History

In History this term, Redwood class is exploring the Ancient Maya civilisation. We will begin by exploring where and when Ancient Maya were most powerful, developing historic timelines and using cross-curricular geography learning to explore where the Maya reside today. We will then build on this further by exploring famous temples, artefacts and daily life. A new knowledge organiser detailing new learning will be sent home to be kept in the knowledge organiser folder.

Science

In Science this term we will be exploring our new topic ‘Electricity’. Using careful questioning and practical lessons, Redwood will build on prior learning to understand scientific elements of electricity. A new knowledge organiser detailing new learning will be sent home to be kept in the knowledge organiser folder.

PSHE

In PSHE this term, we are celebrating difference. Pupils will learn about: different perceptions of what people mean by the word ‘normal’; disability, rights and protected characteristics; different perceptions; assumptions, stereotypes and prejudice individuality diverse identity; equality, community and respect; bullying behaviours including direct and indirect; power and controlling behaviour; how difference can lead to conflict or celebration; and misunderstandings and how they happen.

Design & Technology

In Design & Technology this term, pupils will be challenged to make a traditional English Roast Dinner for an adult in small groups.

Computing

In Computing, pupils will be developing film-making skills, learning how to effectively make and edit a short film using iMovie.

PE

In PE this term, Redwood is building skills in cricket with Mr Cottrell and handball with Miss Green.

Fantastic Learning

On the way!