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This half-term our geography topic focuses on the Trade, Economic Activity and Natural Resources. We will be asking How do natural resources lead to trade and how does this affect people and places?
We will be learning:
What are natural resources and why are they important to people? |
Where are natural resources found and why are they not shared equally? |
How do people use natural resources for work and economic activity? How does a natural resource become an everyday product? |
Why do countries trade with one another? |
How does trade affect people, places and the environment?
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This term in Maths we will be continuing our learning more about shape, position and direction and decimals. We shall explore different methods, both formal and mental strategies that the children can utilise to help work out the correct answers.
In Guided Reading we will be focussing on the text, ‘Who Let the Gods Out’ by Maz Evans. Here is a brief synopsis:Elliot has so far succeeded in keeping his mum’s illness a secret but now the money is running out and things are getting desperate.When a young Zodiac goddess, Virgo, lands in his back garden, Elliot thinks he might see a way to resolve some of his difficulties but, instead, the pair manage to accidentally release Thanatos - the immortal death-daemon - from centuries of imprisonment.With a wicked megalomaniac on the loose, Elliot and Virgo are out of their depth so must call on the help of Zeus and other long-retired gods to recapture the fugitive. But can they get to Thanatos before he gets to take over the world?Funny, witty, inspired and utterly contemporary, this fantasy thriller/adventure is a magical blend of ancient and modern, with brilliant characterisation and a truly human story at its heart.
We will be studying three units in writing. These are instructions, haikus and persuasive speech. These genres will tie into the topic. Each unit lasts 2/3 weeks. Each unit begins by unpicking a model text, analysing the stylistic and structural elements of the text before creating a blueprint. Following this we identify and delve into specific grammar conventions found in the text type and the unit culminates in the children writing their own pieces.
This term in science we will be looking at materials. We will ask the following questions:
What happens when a substance dissolves in a liquid? |
How can we separate a mixture of liquids and solids? How can we separate a solid from a solution? |
Which changes are reversible? Why is burning an irreversible change? How do acid reactions show that a change is irreversible? |
In PE we shall be taking part in swimming lessons on Wednesdays and athletics on Fridays.
Dates for the Diary
Tag Rugby Festival 10/6/26
Trust Games 17/6/26
INSET Day 19/6/26
Whole School Transition Day 3/7/26
Sports Day 10/7/26
Leavers Service 18/7/26
Shardlowfest 21/7/26
Leavers Service 23/7/26
Mr Dale (1/6/26)
Class Timetable
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday | PE kit |
Thursday | PE kit |
Friday | Spelling test and homework given out. |
Reminders
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