Welcome to Class Oak

Welcome to Class Oak! Our teacher is Mr Gordon. Mrs Noble will also be teaching and supporting us this year. We are so excited to be back at school!

Here is a summary of some of the work we will be completing in the Summer Term:

Being in the Upper Juniors means we have certain responsibilities and we are expected to set an amazing example to the younger children. We will always put 100% into every piece of work we do and be excellent role models. We are always very busy in class and are looking forward to a new year at Aughton Town Green. 

Take a look at some of the work we will be completing -

English - We are continuing the term by looking at Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. We will conclued this unit of work by writing a memoir.

Maths - We will be starting this term with a look at statistics and geometry. We will also be continuing to develop our arithmetic and reasoning skills.

Science - Our topic for this term will be 'Evolution and Inheritance'.

Art- Our Art topic is 'Survival' where we will be investigating images of animals in camouflage and looking at the work of Caroline Bletsis, Art Wolfe, Abbot H. Thayer and Bev Doolittle who are particularly well known for their camouflaged images of animals. 

DT - We will design and create our own Greek feast as part of our History topic.

Computing - This half term we will use 'Scratch' to create games that include Variables .

Music - In music this term we will be learning the song ' Lean on Me'.

RE - We are learning all about Buddhism, continuing to focus on our key question which is, 'Is life like a journey?' 

PSHE/SEAL - This term our topic is 'Changes' and 'Health and Wellbeing'.

History - We will studying 'Ancient Greece'.

Important days to remember:

Homework - Given out on Friday.

This will include:

Spelling (Spelling Shed)

Times Tables (TT Rockstars) tasks.

Reading for enjoyment (keeping reading record up to date)

A piece of creative homework which will link to a subject being covered. e.g. science, history. This will vary from week to week.

Homework is to be completed by Thursday evening. Homework details can be found on the class Dojo page. You will also be able to view your spellings on the Class Dojo. 

We will have our spelling test on Friday.

PE - Wednesday and Friday.  Y5 and Y6 will come to school in PE kits with tracksuits and trainers on both PE days.  We do not need to bring our uniform- we will stay in our kits all day.