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Welcome to Year 5 and 6!

The classes are:

Mount Etna - Mr Dando

Mount Fuji - Mr Williams

These classes will also have support from Mrs Abberley.

Term 3 and 4 Project: Sow, Farm and Grow

In Sow, Grow and Farm, your child will learn about where our food comes from and how plants, animals and people are connected through farming. They will explore the journey from seed to plate, beginning with the conditions plants need to germinate, grow and thrive. They will investigate soil types, water, light and nutrients, and learn how different environments affect what can be grown in various places around the world.

They will take a close look at the features of arable, pastoral and mixed farms, discovering how farmers use land, machinery and technology to produce food. They will compare traditional and modern farming methods and explore how climate, weather and physical features influence the choices farmers make. They will also learn about food origins, tracing everyday ingredients back to the plants and animals they come from.

Your child will study how land use changes over time and how human activity can help or harm the environment. They will consider issues such as sustainability, food miles and responsible consumption, using evidence to form and explain their ideas. They will explore how communities depend on farming and how global trade connects producers and consumers across the world.

To end the project, your child will reflect on the importance of farming in their own lives and discover how the choices we make today can shape the future of our food, our landscapes and our planet.

PE Days:

Etna: Monday (Indoor), Thursday (Outdoor)

Fuji: Monday (Outdoor), Friday (Outdoor)

 

 

Term 1 and 2 Project : Dynamic Dynasties

In Dynamic Dynasties, your child will learn about periods of ancient Chinese history. They will explore a timeline of the first five Chinese dynasties and learn about the legends surrounding the beginning of Chinese civilisation. They will take a deep dive into the history of the Bronze Age Shang Dynasty and explore evidence found in the ancient city of Yin. They will study oracle bones, learn about religious beliefs and explore bronze artefacts that set the Shang Dynasty apart from other civilisations. They will also study the hierarchy of the Shang Dynasty and discover who was powerful and who was powerless. They will look at warfare and find out how bronze technology gave the Shang Dynasty an advantage over their enemies. They will learn about the life of the great military leader, Fu Hao. The children will then look at significant aspects of life after the Shang Dynasty, including the work of Confucius in the Zhou Dynasty, the short but significant reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty and the importance of the Silk Road created by the Han Dynasty. To end the project, your child will find out how ancient China’s lasting legacy can be seen in the world today.

 

PE Days:

Etna: Monday (Outdoor), Wednesday(Outdoor)

Fuji: Monday (Indoor), Tuesday (Outdoor)