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Year 6 – Autumn 2024
Welcome back to school Year 6!
Just think, in a year from now, you’ll all be settling into a new school, so we had better make sure we make the most of the exciting year ahead of us!
We have sent out letters for the prefects to give them permission to come into school at 8:30am each morning to help in different classes.
We have also sent out a letter for any parents who wish to give permission for their children to bring a phone into school if they are walking to or from school alone. We do need the permission slip to be signed for this to be allowed to happen and the phones need to be switched off and given to us to store during the day as soon as they come into school.
Just a few notes to make everyone aware of when things will be happening:
PE will be every Monday afternoon and every other Thursday morning, so the children need their kits in school on these days. It is usually easier just to bring kit at the start of the week and keep it in school until it needs to go home to be washed. Just a reminder that school P.E. kit comprises of a white t-shirt, black shorts and trainers or pumps and if P.E. is taking place outside and the weather is cold, the children are allowed to wear dark jogging bottoms and trainers. All jewellery must be removed for P.E. If the children cannot remove the jewellery themselves, it is best if they do not wear it on the PE days.
Homework will still be sent out each Friday and must be returned by the following Wednesday at the latest and reading books should be taken home and signed by an adult at least twice a week.
Handwriting and Presentation
As always, we will be looking really carefully the presentation in all of our books, including our homework books. We will be following our school handwriting scheme with the children and will be expecting them to use this and be as neat as possible in all aspects of their work.
Topic
The first topic we are covering this year is North America. We will be looking at lots of Geographical skills during this topic and will be finding out lots about all the different countries and diverse cultures within this fascinating continent. Part of the weekly homework in Year 6 will again be to complete some topic based activities and the homework menu will again be used to choose activities from.
English
This term we will be looking at a range of writing styles. We will be looking in detail at the King Kong book by Anthony Browne and will be creating stories and newspaper reports around this.
We will also be looking at a video called ‘The Eye of the Storm’ and will be completing our own narratives based around this.
In SPaG lessons we will be revising all areas of punctuation and continuing to work on all the aspects of grammar to make your written work better. Remember the children have weekly spellings to learn, using Spelling Shed.
Maths
In our maths lessons we will be covering the Year 6 objectives from the maths Curriculum. You will be continuing to work hard to achieve your targets in a variety of aspects of maths, trying to become more fluent and developing your reasoning and problem solving skills. We will be focussing on the using and applying aspect of maths through problem solving, reasoning, explaining and investigating. You will also be continuing to learn all your times tables so that you know all the multiplication and division facts to 12 x 12 as quickly as possible as this is so valuable when working in many areas of maths.
Science
Our Bodies: In this unit children will learn how to identify and explain the different systems which are constantly at work within the human body. We will look in detail at some of these systems including the circulatory system and we will look at how the heart works to circulate our blood around the body.
Changing Circuits: In this unit, the children will learn how to create and develop increasingly difficult and complex circuits, building on the work they did in year 3.
Computing
We will continue our work on coding, using the Scratch 3 program. We will also continue on creating and editing videos. Computing will also be used in a cross-curricular manner too in a variety of other curriculum areas to enhance learning. We will be using Book Creator, Powerpoint, iMovie and Keynote to present our work in other subjects in different ways.
Homework
The children will continue to get English and maths homework every week and they will also have a topic sheet which they can select homework from. We will always set the homework on a Friday and it must be brought back into school by the following Wednesday. The children will also be bringing home their reading books every day and it is vitally important that they read every day. We are really working on the children’s comprehension skills so it would be great if you could ask them questions about their books every time you read with them.
We keep track of the homework and reading on charts in the classroom that are linked to the assertive mentoring scheme that we use in school. In order to achieve a green mark their homework MUST be completed and handed in on WEDNESDAY.
We are looking forward to sharing all these exciting learning opportunities with you. Don’t forget to keep in contact using Google Classroom!
If there is anything you need, or any help we can give you with anything, please let me know by either messaging on Google Classroom or on the year 6 school email (year6@corrie.tameside.sch.uk), catching me in the morning or after school, or giving me a ring.
Mr. Griffin
Autumn Term
Autumn Term
The Resource Base team would like to welcome you to our class page.
What does your child need in the Resource Base?
- A school uniform and shoes
- A water bottle.
- A coat
- A pair of wellies
- A set of spare clothes to hang on their peg.
Please label all of your child’s belongings with their name.
PE and forest school take place on Fridays.
Planning : Autumn 1 2024
Topic: Why am I special and unique?
Key Texts: Be You by Peter Reynolds
Be You by Karl Newson
Maths
In Maths, in addition to following their own mathematical interests the children will be exploring:
- Counting to 10 and 20
- Number bonds 5
- Weight – focusing on the language heavy and light
- Shape – focusing on the names of both 2d and 3d shapes.
- Repeating patterns
Phonics
In Phonics, the children will be learning Phase 2 and 3 letter sounds.
We use the Story Time Phonics scheme to teach phonics. It supports the Phonics Planning of Letters and Sounds by learning the actions to the song for each new letter, sound and the actions.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/the-alphablocks-guide-to-phonics
Indoor Learning:
The children will have access to play based learning opportunities to help develop communication and social interaction skills through daily continuous provision activities.
Outdoor Learning
The children have access to their own outdoor learning area to give children the opportunity to explore the world around them and learn through play.
Learning at home
Each week your child will be given a reading book to share with you at home. Once this is returned to school a new reading book will be provided.
If there is anything else you need, or require further information please feel free to contact me before or after school or give me a ring.
Miss Sharp
Welcome to Year 3!
We hope that you have had a fantastic summer break.
Please find below what we will be learning about during the Autumn term:
Maths
In maths we will be looking at number and place value (including ordering 2 and 3 digit numbers) addition and subtraction (including adding and subtracting 1 digit numbers to and from 2 digit numbers) and multiplication and division.
English
We will be learning about the Stone Age this term. In English our featured text will be ‘Stone Age Boy’ by Satoshi Kitamura. We will also be reading Stig of the Dump by Clive Davies, Oi! Caveboy by Alan MacDonald and How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth by Michelle Robinson. We will interrogate each text and write our own Stone Age adventure story and instructions.
Topic: The Stone Age
Through our topic we will find out for example when the Stone Age was by looking at timelines, stone age people, their homes and survival (History focus) and where Stone Age people came from (Geography focus.) We will also be looking at Stone Age Art and Craft and create our own cave paintings (Art focus) and analyse Stone Age weapons and jewellery including spears, axes and bear tooth necklaces (DT focus.)
Science: Moving and Feeding
In Science the children will learn that animals including humans need the right types and amounts of nutrition to thrive and grow and that eating the wrong types and amounts can lead to health problems. They will investigate some of the health problems associated with not eating well. They will learn that we cannot make our own food and that we need to eat a varied diet and list the types of food that we need and why we need them and construct a balanced food plate. They will find out that different animals have different dietary requirements and some foods humans eat may be poisonous to animals. The children will also discuss the role of the muscles and skeleton and describe what would happen if we didnʼt have them.
Our second science topic is Light and Shadows.
You will explore the differences between light sources and light reflectors. You will be able to describe how shadows are formed and will explore the relationship between light, objects and the formation of shadows. You will explore the properties of materials that can cast shadows and use the scientific terms opaque, translucent and transparent to describe these materials. You will also demonstrate an understanding of the possible dangers to health that the sun, as a strong source of light, holds for yourself and others.
Working scientifically, you will set up simple comparative and fair tests to compare materials, and you will make systematic and careful observations of shadows.
PHSE: JIGSAW Being Me In My World
During this ‘puzzle’ the children will be looking at our thoughts and feelings during new experiences. They will be looking at what makes them proud and how this made them feel. They will create their own personal and class targets linked to our Investors in Pupils and assess their progress in achieving them. They will look at and discuss the Jigsaw Charter including the ‘right to pass’ and then help to create their own rules for the classroom.
RE: What do different people believe about God?
In RE the children will be looking at what different people believe about God through for example stories, buildings and art.
PE: Games and Gymnastics
In PE the children will have Kick Start working with them in their lessons every week and will practise a range of skills in games such as basketball.
Music: BRASS
During our music lessons the children will have the opportunity to learn how to play a brass instrument with Tameside music service.
ICT
In ICT we will be recapping E safety and looking at the units Connecting Computers and Stop Frame Animations.
MFL: French
Our first theme will be France and its culture. The children will be learning greetings and introductions and counting up to 20.
HOME LEARNING LINKS / IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
Every half term the children will receive ‘Take Away Homework’ a menu of homework activities linked to our Topic. If you would like to email us your child’s homework please email to admin@corrie.tameside.sch.uk FAO Mrs Faulkner or Mrs Akhtar.
The children will also be sent a piece of maths or literacy work.
Home Reading: Reading a school book is part of your homework. Reading books are changed or checked every Wednesday. Your child’s reading diary must be signed before a new book is given.
REMEMBER: all homework needs to be completed each week and handed in by each Wednesday to achieve GREEN for homework. If it is handed in on Thursday your child will achieve YELLOW and after that they will achieve RED for that week.
Want more?
The children all have a Times Tables Rockstar login to practise multiplication facts at home online. Please ask a teacher for a replacement card if you lose or forget your login. Web links:
Children will need to regularly revise the year 2 spelling list and learn the Year 3 / 4 spelling lists.
Other important information:
- Please ensure your child’s name is clearly written in all school uniform. We have a permanent marker if you need to write your child’s name in their jumper etc.
- Please ensure the correct and full PE kit is in school all week as PE days can change in school (it will be sent home every half term to wash)
- Bring your child’s reading book and reading diary to school every day. Sometimes a reading volunteer or teaching assistant will choose them for extra reading.
- Please bring a school water bottle in every day.
- All the equipment needed is supplied in school. Please do not allow children to bring in their own pencils, rubbers etc from home.
- PE is on Thursdays.
- Forest School is on Wednesdays.
Welcome to Year 4
Welcome to Year 4 Autumn Term 1
We hope you’ve all had a brilliant holiday and are ready and raring to go again. We are really looking forward to this half term and we hope you are too! Autumn Term 1 is a very busy one, so here’s what we’ll be up to!
English
We’ve got lots of exciting activities planned in English. Our writing focus is based on a book called Meerkat Mail. We will be creating our own narrative using an adventure theme. We will be analysing different texts and video clips to help inspire our own writing, so that we can carry on being awesome authors too!
We will develop our SPAG knowledge through continuing to learn about the various word classes and different spelling patterns, including the Y3/4 word list. We will be focussing on how to apply all our SPAG work into our own writing.
In Guided Reading, we will be studying How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, which is an adventure narrative.
Maths
We will continue to develop our skills in the 4 operations, our understanding of Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Area. We will be focussing on the Using and Applying aspect of Maths through Reasoning Challenges and improving our Maths fluency through Fluent in Five each day.
Please remember to carry on practising your times tables up to 12×12.
Science
Our topic this half term is Dangers to Animals and their Habitats. We will be finding out about natural and physical dangers to animals in their habitat through our work in Forest School.
Topic
Our topic for the whole of this term is Invaders and Settlers. We will be learning all about the Roman Empire, the Roman invasion of Britain and also the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons.
Jigsaw
Our first Puzzle is called Being Me In My World. We will be discussing how we learn, how we can help others and our school community.
Computing –
We will be finding out about Systems and Networks and Internet Safety.
PE
PE will be on Tuesdays.
Swimming
Swimming will be on Mondays.
For swimming lessons, girls will need to wear a one piece swimming costume and a swimming hat. Boys with a longer hairstyle will also need to wear a swimming hat.
Earrings cannot be worn for swimming.
Goggles cannot be worn unless medically prescribed.
Forest School
Forest School will be on Thursdays. Please make sure you bring a change of clothes, suitable footwear such as walking shoes, old trainers or wellies and a waterproof coat.
HOMEWORK
We will continue to have a creative approach to our homework this term. You will be given Maths and Spelling homework each week as well as being able to choose from a range of creative activities in Topic.
Homework is given out on Friday and is due in the following Wednesday.
We read in class every day, so make sure you always have your Reading Log in school.
Please make sure you also read twice each week at home and ask an adult to sign your Reading Log for you. We will sign your Reading Log every WEDNESDAY to check you have read at home, so please don’t forget!!
Miss Bruce & Miss Mees
Welcome to Year 4.
Welcome to Year 4 Autumn Term 1
We hope you’ve all had a brilliant holiday and are ready and raring to go again. We are really looking forward to this half term and we hope you are too! Autumn Term 1 is a very busy one, so here’s what we’ll be up to!
English
We’ve got lots of exciting activities planned in English. Our writing focus is based on a book called Meerkat Mail. We will be creating our own narrative using an adventure theme. We will also focus on a book called The Lion and the Unicorn by Shirley Hughes and write a narrative with an historical theme. We will be analysing different texts and video clips to help inspire our own writing, so that we can carry on being awesome authors too!
We will develop our SPAG knowledge through continuing to learn about the various word classes and different spelling patterns, including the Y3/4 word list. We will be focussing on how to apply all our SPAG work into our own writing.
In Guided Reading, we will be studying How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, which is an adventure narrative.
Maths
We will continue to develop our skills in the 4 operations, our understanding of Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Area. We will focus on the Using and Applying aspect of Maths through Reasoning Challenges and improving our Maths fluency through Fluent in Five each day.
Please remember to carry on practising your times tables up to 12×12.
Science
Our topic this half term is Electricity. We will be finding out about sources of electricity, insulators and conductors and how to construct a circuit.
Topic
Our topic for the whole of this term is Invaders and Settlers. We will be learning all about the Roman Empire, the Roman invasion of Britain and also life in the time of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons.
Jigsaw
Our first Puzzle is called Being Me In My World. We will be discussing how we learn, how we can help others and our school community.
Computing –
We will be finding out about Systems and Networks and Internet Safety.
PE
PE will be on Tuesdays. Please make sure you have your PE kit in school.
Swimming
Swimming will be on Thursdays.
For swimming lessons, girls will need to wear a one piece swimming costume and a swimming hat. Boys with a longer hairstyle will also need to wear a swimming hat.
Earrings cannot be worn for swimming.
Goggles cannot be worn unless medically prescribed.
HOMEWORK
We will continue to have a creative approach to our homework this term. You will be given Maths and Spelling homework each week as well as being able to choose from a range of creative activities in Topic.
Homework is given out on Friday and is due in the following Wednesday.
We read in class every day, so make sure you always have your Reading Log in school.
Please make sure you also read twice each week at home and ask an adult to sign your Reading Log for you. We will sign your Reading Log every WEDNESDAY to check you have read at home, so please don’t forget!!
Miss Turner, Miss Mees & Mrs. Wright
Welcome to Year 2
We hope you’ve all had a brilliant summer and are feeling refreshed and ready for the new term. We’ve got an exciting few months ahead, and we can’t wait to dive in! The Autumn Term is always a busy one, so here’s a little peek at what’s coming up:
English
To begin the school year, we are starting with the text ‘The Naughty Bus’ by Jan and Jerry Oke, this is a really fun book to kick start our brilliant work in English and will provide lots of great writing opportunities. We will be creating our own exciting adventure stories to share with our families.
We will be continuing to enhance our phonic knowledge and will be looking at lots of strategies to help us with our spelling of the Year 1 and 2 words.
Maths
We are starting the year with the ‘Numbers to 100’ unit in Power Maths looking at counting in 10’s to 100, partitioning numbers, comparing numbers and adding numbers on a numberline.
We will then be moving onto addition and subtraction, looking at the column method.
Science
This half term our science unit is ‘Uses of everyday materials’. We will be learning about different materials and how we use them in our everyday lives. We be exploring the range of materials used in our school and will carry out a range of experiments to test the most suitable material for a particular task.
Topic
Out topic this half term in ‘Our Town, Our Denton’, we will be studying the history of Denton, the hatting industry and some local historical landmarks.
We will be carrying out fieldwork activities, using map and getting out into the local area.
Jigsaw
Our first Puzzle is called Being Me In My World. We will be discussing how we learn, how we can help others and our school community.
PE
PE will be on Wednesdays.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PE KIT. This should include a plain white t-shirt or Corrie t-shirt, plain black shorts or leggings and black pumps.
FOREST SCHOOL
Forest school will be on Tuesdays.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FOREST SCHOOL CLOTHES. This needs to be suitable clothing and footwear for wet, muddy activities.
HOMEWORK
We will continue to have a creative approach to our homework this term. You will be given Maths and Spelling homework each week as well as being able to choose from a range of creative activities in Topic.
Homework is given out on Friday and is due in the following Wednesday.
We read in class every day, so make sure you always have your Reading Log in school.
Please make sure you also read twice each week at home and ask an adult to sign your Reading Log for you.
We will check your Reading Log every WEDNESDAY to see that you have read at home, so please don’t forget!!
We’re really excited for this term, and we’re sure it’s going to be a great one!
Thanks for your support, and we’ll keep you updated on all the exciting things your children are doing in class.
Mrs Moran and Miss Read
