BEECH CLASS- Year 5 and 6
Mrs Sharma and Mrs Haydon
Mrs Parker and Mrs Morrison
Believe Embrace Shine Together
‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ (Philippians 4:13).
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What does BEST look like in Beech Class?
As our children move into Beech Class they are prepared for the next step on their learning journey. Our Year 6s are encouraged to apply for extra responsibilities and leadership roles including: Head Boy and Head Girl and Play Leaders. Whatever their ability, the children are challenged to try their hardest and be the BEST version of themselves.
Science
Children study a wide range of topics: Animals including Humans; Evolution and Inheritance; Forces; Electricity; Light and Properties and Changes of Materials. These topics are aimed at increasing, not only the children's understanding of the world around them, but also improving their knowledge of what Science is and how it works in practice. During Science Week each Spring, Year 6 also host a 'Science Exploratorium' where they research their own Science demonstrations and present them to the rest of the school. This is a great opportunity for them to link with the younger classes; show what they know and develop their communication skills. It's also usually rather messy!
Computing
Children are taught about word processing, website design, programming, internet safety and spreadsheets using a variety of software on the school Chromebooks. Computing skills are also honed and practised in other subject areas, allowing the children to link their learning between subjects; research and communicate ideas and information and work with data
Maths and English
In addition to preparing for their Key Stage Two SATs, the children are encouraged to wonder about numbers and to reason about their Maths- rather than purely completing calculations. They use their Maths skills to solve multi-layered word problems and to think about how their skills might be used in the wider world. The application of Maths skills is also encouraged throughout the curriculum, in subjects including: Science, Computing and History.
In English there is a strong emphasis on the importance of reading. The children are provided with a 'Connect Four' reading challenge early in the year and are encouraged to read widely, discussing themes and literary devices with classmates and staff alike. When writing, teaching the requirements of the new grammar, punctuation and spelling curriculum through classics such as Shakespeare. Children develop their ability to write in both formal and informal ways; creating a balanced argument and having regular opportunities to prepare and deliver short presentations to their classmates.
Other Activities
As our children move into Beech Class they are prepared for the next step on their learning journey. Our Year 6s are encouraged to apply for extra responsibilities and leadership roles including: Head Boy and Head Girl and Play Leaders. Whatever their ability, the children are challenged to try their hardest and be the BEST version of themselves.
Science
Children study a wide range of topics: Animals including Humans; Evolution and Inheritance; Forces; Electricity; Light and Properties and Changes of Materials. These topics are aimed at increasing, not only the children's understanding of the world around them, but also improving their knowledge of what Science is and how it works in practice. During Science Week each Spring, Year 6 also host a 'Science Exploratorium' where they research their own Science demonstrations and present them to the rest of the school. This is a great opportunity for them to link with the younger classes; show what they know and develop their communication skills. It's also usually rather messy!
Computing
Children are taught about word processing, website design, programming, internet safety and spreadsheets using a variety of software on the school Chromebooks. Computing skills are also honed and practised in other subject areas, allowing the children to link their learning between subjects; research and communicate ideas and information and work with data
Maths and English
In addition to preparing for their Key Stage Two SATs, the children are encouraged to wonder about numbers and to reason about their Maths- rather than purely completing calculations. They use their Maths skills to solve multi-layered word problems and to think about how their skills might be used in the wider world. The application of Maths skills is also encouraged throughout the curriculum, in subjects including: Science, Computing and History.
In English there is a strong emphasis on the importance of reading. The children are provided with a 'Connect Four' reading challenge early in the year and are encouraged to read widely, discussing themes and literary devices with classmates and staff alike. When writing, teaching the requirements of the new grammar, punctuation and spelling curriculum through classics such as Shakespeare. Children develop their ability to write in both formal and informal ways; creating a balanced argument and having regular opportunities to prepare and deliver short presentations to their classmates.
Other Activities
- Theatre groups visit the school to run workshops
- Educational trips based on the curriculum
- Artist in residence
- Summer performance
- Working with The Mix in Stowmarket
- Transition trips to TCC
- Residential trip during the Summer term (alternate years)
- Activities week (alternate years)
What have we been up to in Beech Class?
Science
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In Science this term, we are learning about electrical circuits. We have been learning how to draw circuits using the correct symbols and the difference between parallel and series circuits. |
Class Book:
We are enjoying reading the book 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnats. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys’ detention centre, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes.
It doesn’t take long for Stanley to realize there’s more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment—and redemption.
It doesn’t take long for Stanley to realize there’s more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment—and redemption.
Sport:
The Year 6's enjoyed a morning of various sports at Thurston. They showed great team work and skill.
Art Trip:
Year 5&6 had a wonderful morning at the Artworks exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn. They met some of the artists, explored, drew and discussed the art.
Year 5&6 had a wonderful morning at the Artworks exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn. They met some of the artists, explored, drew and discussed the art.
