Oaks

There are two members of staff in Oaks this year. Mr Sanderson the class teacher and Mrs Breckwoldt is the Teaching Assistant.

Welcome back to the final term of the school year! The Summer term is always a momentous one for Oaks Class; it is a time of both hard work and celebration. For our Year 6 students, this is a
pivotal term as they undertake their SATs and begin the exciting process of preparing for the transition to high school. Across the whole class, we are focusing on building the independence, resilience and confidence needed for the next step in their educational journeys.
We were incredibly proud of the children’s dedication during the Spring term—from mastering complex fractions to exploring the wonders of the Maya civilization. We are now ready to build on that fantastic momentum as we head into this final stretch together.

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English

Our writing this term will be diverse and fast-paced, covering a range of styles and purposes:

  • Journalism & Performance: We will be writing newspaper reports based on the adventures of our recent residential visit, followed by a dive into the world of playscripts, focusing on stage directions and dialogue.
  • Poetry: We will explore the rhythm and structure of rhyming poems.
  • Persuasion & Narrative: The children will tackle balanced arguments, learning how to present multiple viewpoints fairly, alongside crafting immersive narrative pieces to further develop their storytelling voices.

Maths

As we move into the final stages of the White Rose curriculum, our focus shifts to practical
applications of number:

  • Decimals & Money: Deepening our understanding of place value and applying it to real-world financial contexts.
  • Time: Mastering both analogue and digital time, including durations and schedules.
  • Shape & Statistics: Identifying properties of 2D and 3D shapes and learning how to interpret
    and represent data through various charts and graphs.

Science:

We are diving into Properties and Changes of Materials with a heavy practical focus. The children will lead their own investigations into solubility, conductivity, and transparency. We will be observing chemical changes first hand, distinguishing between
reversible and irreversible reactions through exciting classroom experiments.

History:

Our unit “War and Conflict Through History”; will be a thought-provoking study. We will examine the causes and impacts of historical conflicts, focusing specifically on the vital lessons we can learn from the past.

Geography:

We are heading to the Coastlines of the UK. We will explore how our shores are shaped by the sea and, excitingly, we hope to get out of the classroom for some hands-on fieldwork to see these geographical features in action.

Religious Education & PSHCE

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 Our topic is Belief in Action. We will explore how faith translates into how people live their lives, comparing the concepts of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Ummah (community) to the Christian belief in Grace.

PSHCE & ELSA

This term is all about Resilience and Transition. We will be spending time identifying our successes from the past year to build self-esteem. We will also engage in open discussions and activities designed to manage the “big feeling” associated with transition. Furthermore, we are pleased to continue our ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support
Assistant) sessions with Mrs Hampson, who will be working with the children to further develop their emotional literacy and understanding of themselves and others.

Art & Design Technology

Art

Linking closely with our History topic, we will be exploring war and conflict through art.
The children will experiment with the delicate nature of watercolours contrasted against bold, modern graphic styles to express complex themes.

D&T

Start your engines! In Design Technology, we will be designing and constructing an all-terrain jeep, focusing on chassis strength and wheel mechanisms.

Physical Education

We are delighted to continue working with Cheshire Cricket!

  • Tuesday: A specialist session led by a professional coach.
  • Friday: – A follow-up session with school staff to refine skills and play competitive matches.
  • PE Days: – Please ensure your child has their full kit in school on Tuesday & Friday.

Home Learning

As we approach the end of the year, maintaining a strong routine is key. We expect children to read at home at least three times a week and continue using Times Tables Rockstars and Mathletics. These habits provide the best possible foundation as the children prepare for the transition ahead!

We expect every child to read at home at least three times a week. Regular reading builds confidence, fluency, and a lifelong love of books.

Were really looking forward to an exciting, creative and successful term in Oaks class!

We’ve got a lot of learning to look forward to and we will have fun whilst we are learning