We have lots of exciting things to look forward to this term! Year 6 have their residential trip to Colomendy in our first few weeks, and we will all be going swimming this term.
We will be resuming our brass lessons- some of us starting for the first time!
We also have LOTS of exciting learning to look forward to!
English- we will be reading The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, Alte Zachen andThe Lost Happy Endings Reading- we will be using The Secret of Haven Point.
Geography- our question is What is life like in the Alps?
History- our question is What does the census tell us about our local area?
Art- our topics are Make my Voice Heard and Painting and Mixed Media.
DT – we are looking at Playground Structures PSHE- our topics are Awe and Wonder and Social Media.
RE – we are studying the following questions through the lens of Christianity and Hinduism: Why is it sometimes difficult to do the right thing? and What might Hindus learn from stories about the Krishma?
Computing- we will be looking at Computing Systems and Networks: Bletchly Park and using our knowledge to invent a product.
PE- we will be working on our Gymnastics and Hockey skills In Autumn 1, our PE days will be Tuesday and Thursday (Autumn 2 to be confirmed)
Homework will be sent home each Friday.
This will consist of arithmetic, a reading comprehension and spellings to learn for the following week.
Reading books will also go home and it is expected that you read at least 3 times during the week for at least 10 minutes.
Remember to contact Mrs Lightfoot if you have any questions/concerns about your child’s learning or overall wellbeing.
Please click on the link below to see our yearly overview.
year_5.6_overview_2023-24.docx
Widnes Academy
Cholmondeley Street
Widnes
WA8 0EL
Tel: 0151 424 2799
Email: school@widnesacademy.co.uk