In History, we will be learning about World War II. This unit explores how World War II began and gives the children a wider understanding of how concepts such as empire influenced Hitler and his plan to dominate Europe. The children will explore the significance of the Battle of Britain and also complete a local study, looking at a range of sources from different regions of the United Kingdom.
In Science, we will be learning about Electricity. During this unit of work, children will consolidate and extend previous learning from year 4 by constructing simple series circuits and drawing them using scientific symbols. They will conduct investigations to determine how the voltage in a circuit affects the brightness of a bulb. They will use their ‘working scientifically’ skills to plan an experiment to investigate variations in how components function and use the results to write a clear and concise conclusion. They will use the internet to research information about renewable and non-renewable energy.
Wednesdays (with Mr Green) and on Thursdays.
Autumn 2: Hockey (with Mr Green) and Yoga
Woodland Learning
- Jacket/waterproof coat
- Fleece/sweatshirt
- Waterproof trousers/trousers that can get muddy - please remember, shorts are NOT suitable
- Spare socks
- Wellies or boots (named and kept at school)
- Woolly hat/sunhat (weather dependent)
- Gloves (weather dependent)
- Spare plastic bag for muddy kit
All Wednesdays
11th September
25th September
9th October
23rd October
Autumn Term 2:
13th November
27th November
11th December
Each term, the children will be given a new ‘Independent Homework Grid’. In Year 6, there will be set ‘hand in’ days at the bottom which is the minimum requirement. Each task should be taken from a different row and column. The amount of time a child chooses to spend on a project is up to them. Please focus on the presentation!
Children should continue to practice their times tables at home to help them improve their weekly scores. Knowing the times tables (and their associated division facts) supports mathematical learning and understanding.
Children should also go onto the Learning by Questions website (www.lbq.org/task) and have a go at the maths unit assigned to the children. Please see more information about LbQ below.
- Monday 30th September
- Monday 21st October
- Monday 18th November
- Monday 9th December
Each task should be taken from a different row and a different column.
Our trial for Learning by Questions has now come to an end. While the school evaluates whether this is something we will continue with, we will be sending home a Maths homework sheet every Friday. This homework is optional but is directly linked to the learning the children have been doing during the week, making it a valuable tool for reinforcing their understanding and identifying any areas of confusion.
Each Friday, the website will be updated with that week’s homework sheet and answers. Children are welcome to mark their own work and let me know verbally how they did, or they can bring in their homework for me to review or mark if needed. The homework will consist of just one page, which may be one-sided or two-sided.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Below are the statutory spellings from Year 2 up until Year 6. If your child wants to practise their spelling at home, feel free to choose some appropriate words from the lists below.
From the National Curriculum (2014):
'Most people read words more accurately than they spell them. The younger pupils are, the truer this is. The word-lists for years 3 and 4 and years 5 and 6 are statutory. The lists are a mixture of words pupils frequently use in their writing and those which they often misspell.'
If you have any questions about spellings, please email messages@loxwoodschool.com
