Felsted Prep Learning Pathways - Summer Term 2025 by Felsted School

Learning Pathways

Reception - Year 8

Summer Term 2025

Pre-Prep

The Summer Term offers the opportunity to build on the skills taught in the Autumn and Spring Terms as well as preparing our pupils for their transition into their next year group. This term we look forward to our annual charity fete which raises funds for the Guide Dogs, and Sports day at the end of term

Pastorally, we are continuing to encourage active good behaviour, kindness and respect for others through our certificates and badges. End of year reports will be written and shared with parents at the end of term, along with information regarding classes next year

Reception

Curriculum content Summer term:

English Comprehension

• Demonstrate understanding of what has been read to them by retelling stories and narratives using their own words and recently introduced vocabulary

• Anticipate (where appropriate) key events in stories

• Use and understand recently introduced vocabulary during discussions about stories, non-fiction, rhymes and poems and during role play

Word Reading

• identify all phase 2 and 3 sounds

• Read words consistent with their phonic knowledge by sound-blending

• Read aloud simple sentences and books that are consistent with their phonic knowledge, including some common exception words Writing

• Write recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed

• Spell words by identifying sounds in them and representing the sounds with a letter or letters

• Write simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others

Maths Children have a deep understanding of number to 10, including the composition of each number

• Subitise (recognise quantities without counting) up to 5

• Automatically recall (without reference to rhymes, counting or other aids) number bonds up to 5 (including subtraction facts) and some number bonds to 10, including double facts

Numerical Patterns

• Verbally count beyond 20, recognising the pattern of the counting system

• Compare quantities up to 10 in different contexts, recognising when one quantity is greater than, less than or the same as the other quantity

• Explore and represent patterns within numbers up to 10, including evens and odds, double facts and how quantities can be distributed equally

Understanding the World Past and Present

• Talk about the lives of the people around them and their roles in society.

• Know some similarities and differences between things in the past and now, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class.

• Understand the past through settings, characters and events encountered in books read in class and storytelling

People, Culture and Communities

• Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion, stories, non-fiction texts and maps

• Know some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class

• Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and (when appropriate) maps

The Natural World

• Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants

• Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class

• Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons and changing states of matter

Expressive Arts Creating with Materials

• Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function

• Share their creations, explaining the process they have used

• Make use of props and materials when role playing characters in narratives and stories

Being Imaginative and Expressive

• Invent, adapt and recount narratives and stories with peers and their teacher

• Sing a range of well-known nursery rhymes and songs

• Perform songs, rhymes, poems and stories with others, and (when appropriate) try to move in time with music

Music The topics this term are ‘Minibeasts’ and ‘Under the Sea’. They will be singing a variety of themed songs and action rhymes, with some full body movement. We will look at the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Minibeast madness, and Bug Parade and use our voices, bodies and instruments to illustrate these stories. The children will be focusing on ‘Aquarium’ from the Carnival of the Animals and will respond through movement, singing, playing instruments and painting.

MFL: Spanish

The focus will be on Colours, Animals, different parts of the body,food and days of the week, taught through songs and different games

Computing Children recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools. They select and use technology for particular purposes. The children will be able to log in to the Chromebooks independently and begin using google classroom to access interactive, educational games they can play.

PE Explore fundamental movements for athletics including the skills of running, jumping and throwing as well as developing balance, agility and coordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities

Swimming

As a result of the principles being achieved, the following outcomes will be accomplished:

● Competence in the water

● Confidence in the water

● ‘Safe’ Swimming

● Enjoyment in the Water

● Increased likelihood of lifelong participation

● Increased likelihood of leading a healthy lifestyle

Reception swimming is part of their Physical Education (PE) curriculum, which offers a framework for learning to swim. At the Reception stages R1 and R1+, children should feel comfortable with submersion. They should be able to float on their front and back and perform rotations. Whether with or without floats, they’ll have developed foundational skills to navigate the water independently and have a firm understanding of pool safety rules, setting them on a path for further swimming proficiency

Year 1 Curriculum content Summer term:

English Phonics: Alternative spellings and sound families (digraphs and trigraphs that are spelt differently but make the same sound).

Common exception words: they, here, there, where, some, love, house, friend, school, ask, house, push, pull, put, our.

SPaG:

Using the spelling rule for adding –s or –es as the plural marker for nouns and the third person singular marker for verbs Contractions - I’m, I’ll, we’ll, she’ll, you’ll, they’ll, we’re, you’re, he’s, they’re.

Using the prefix unJoining words and joining clauses using ‘and’.

Planning writing using frames and encouraging pupils to speak sentences before writing

Descriptive writing using adjectives

Story Writing - based on Talk for Writing

Information fact files about planets and the Moon Comprehension activities -retrieval, inference, prediction, sequencing and creation of own comprehension questions.

Maths Multiplication - making equal groups, adding equal groups, making equal rows, making doubles

Division - grouping equally, sharing equally

Fractions - making halves, making quarters, sharing and grouping

Numbers to 100 - counting to 100, finding tens and ones, comparing numbers, making number patterns

Money - Recognising notes and coins

Time - Telling time to the hour and half past

Science Space -Identifying and naming the planets that make up the solar system. Investigating the features of the Moon and other planets.

Observing seasonal changes and how day length varies.

Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons Plants

History Historical events: Exploring the time of the first moon landings Investigating the lives of famous astronauts e g Tim Peake, Neil Armstrong, Mae C Jameson, Sally Ride etc

Geography Looking at the world from Space. Identifying different countries and their distinctive geographical features e.g. desert, hills and mountains etc.

Art/DT To use a range of materials creatively to design and make products - links with Space topic

To explore art and design techniques using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space

To use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination

To find out about the work of different artists, looking at the differences and similarities between different practices and making links to their own work and Space topic

Music The children will use the theme of ‘space’ to enjoy their music making, through singing, dancing and moving to themed songs and rhymes, incorporating the different musical ‘elements’ The children will listen to live and recorded music to bring the topic alive The listening focus will be ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra’ by Richard Strauss

MFL: Spanish The focus will be on Greetings, Colours, Numbers, Animals,and different parts of the body, taught through songs

Computing To understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions Create and debug simple programs use logical

reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs - coding via Purple Mash.

To use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content - activities via Google Classroom and Purple Mash. To use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies

PSHE The three Core PSHE Themes (Health & Wellbeing, Relationships & Living in the Wider World) will continue to be interwoven into the topic-based curriculum in Year 1, using the ‘Think Equal’ resources to supplement this

Signs and Symbols

- Learning about the special signs and symbols important to the religions of Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.

- Acknowledging festivals that occur during the Summer term calendar such as Ramadan, Eid-Al-Fitr and Shavuot

PE Master basic movements for athletics including running, jumping and throwing as well as developing balance, agility and coordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities Begin to run for an extended period of time over longer distances

Swimming

As a result of the principles being achieved, the following outcomes will be accomplished:

● Competence in the water

● Confidence in the water

● ‘Safe’ Swimming

● Enjoyment in the Water

● Increased likelihood of lifelong participation

● Increased likelihood of leading a healthy lifestyle

Year 1 swimming is part of their Physical Education (PE) curriculum, which offers a framework for learning to swim. At the Year 1 stages Y1 and Y1+, children should confidently enter the water, move forward and backward, and feel comfortable with submersion. They will begin learning a sequence of changing shapes and feet-first jumps. They should be able to float on their front and back and perform rotations, mastering distances for travelling front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and dolphin kick Whether with or without floats, they’ll have developed foundational skills to navigate the water independently and have a firm understanding of pool safety rules, setting them on a path for further swimming proficiency

Year 2 Curriculum Content Summer Term:

Our overarching enquiry question is: Howisthehumanandphysicalgeographyofcoastalareasandsmallislands shapedbythesea?

English Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar:

- Suffixes: -ness, -ful, -less and -ly

- Words ending in -tion

- Contracted forms of words (for example: didn’t, hasn’t, shouldn’t)

- The use of the possessive apostrophe

- Expanded noun phrases

- Speech punctuation

English Reading comprehensions (retrieval, inference, prediction, sequencing and creation of own comprehension questions)

- Creative and short-burst writing based upon a story, image or short film

- Speaking and listening (‘speak like a pirate’)

- Letter writing

- Poetry

- Character and setting descriptions

Maths Fractions - recognising and finding a half, a quarter and a third, unit fractions (where the numerator is 1) and non-unit fractions (where the numerator is more than 1)

Time - O’clock and half past, quarter past and quarter to, tell the time past the hour, tell the time to the hour, tell the time to 5 minutes, minutes in an hour, hours in a day

Statistics - Make tally charts, tables, block diagrams, draw pictograms, interpret pictograms, draw pictograms, interpret pictograms

Position and direction

Science Materials: exploring the properties of natural and human-made materials, testing how they bend, squash, twist and stretch. Designing an experiment to test fabrics for a new umbrella, then carrying out the experiment.

Animals including humans: animal offspring, life cycles, growing up, our bodies, survival, exercise and healthy living.

History Famous real and fictional pirates, for example, Mary Read, Zheng Yi Sao, Captain Flint and Blackbeard

Life on board a pirate ship

Jobs on board a pirate ship

Looking at how vocabulary has changed / reflected life on board a pirate ship

Geography

Islands that pirates used outside of Europe (e g in the Caribbean)

Human features, for example: lighthouses, bridges, ports, harbours Physical features, for example, cliffs, dunes, bays

Co-ordinates and treasure maps

Art/DT To develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space

Music All Year 2 children will continue with their recorder lesson each week. This will enhance their learning of standard musical notation (the musical code!). The children will enjoy playing classroom percussion instruments, following the theme of ‘Pirates’. Sea Shanties will play an important part of the curriculum this term and the children will start to compose their own songs.

MFL: Spanish The focus will be on greetings, colours, numbers, animals and different parts of the body, taught through songs and actions

Computing Computing this term will begin with a focus on e-safety, thinking about how to be responsible, respectful and safe online We will then continue to develop our typing and Google skills using Google docs and Google slides to present information we have learnt about our topic using knowledge organisers.

PSHE The three Core PSHE Themes (Health & Wellbeing, Relationships & Living in the Wider World) will continue to be interwoven into the topic-based curriculum in Year 2, using the ‘Think Equal’ resources to supplement this

The below content will also be introduced:

Health & Wellbeing

There will be a set of sessions for pupils on ‘Looking after our bodies’ which will consider the following areas for our pupils:

● What are the main parts of our bodies called? (Using the correct biological terminology) What are the differences between boys and girls?

● What is ‘Consent’ (respecting personal space) and what are the rules for respecting people's bodies? What should we do if these rules are broken? What should I do if I feel unsafe or worried about myself or another person?

● Can we tell what someone is like, depending on whether they are a boy or a girl? What is a stereotype?

● How might family set-ups be the same or different from one another?

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Personal experience

What are the ‘special’ times/events in my day/week/year?

How do I care for others?

What can I do to help make the world a better place?

Christianity

What does the story Jesus told about the Good Samaritan tell us about how we should live our lives?

What happens in church on Sunday?

What does a vicar do on Sundays and week days? Why does he or she live in this way?

Key questions (either Buddhism or Islam or both): Buddhism

Who was the Buddha?

How do Buddhists try to live their lives?

What happens to Buddhist boys in Thailand when they live as child monks? Islam

What are the characteristic features of prayer in Islam?

What do Muslims go without during the month of Ramadan? Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?

How do Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan at the festival of Id ul-Fitr?

Master increasingly complex movements for athletics; running for speed and extended durations, jumping for distance and throwing a range of different equipment, as well as developing balance, agility and coordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities Begin to analyse their own and others performances and state how to improve them

Swimming

As a result of the principles being achieved, the following outcomes will be accomplished:

● Competence in the water

● Confidence in the water

● ‘Safe’ Swimming

● Enjoyment in the Water

● Increased likelihood of lifelong participation

● Increased likelihood of leading a healthy lifestyle

Year 2 swimming is part of their Physical Education (PE) curriculum, which offers a framework for learning to swim At the Year 2 stages Y2 and Y2+, children should confidently enter the water, move forward and backward, and feel comfortable with submersion They should be able to float on their front and back and perform rotations Additionally, they will learn treading water, demonstrate the action for help, and master rhythmical breathing in front crawl,

back crawl, breaststroke, and dolphin kick. Whether with or without floats, they’ll have developed foundational skills to navigate the water independently and have a firm understanding of pool safety rules, setting them on a path for further swimming proficiency.

Ffrome Court

Focus for the Summer Term

The Summer Term offers the opportunity to build on the skills taught in the Autumn and Spring Terms as well as preparing our Year 4 pupils for their transition into Year 5 and our Year 3 pupils for their transition to Year 4

This term we look forward to an instrumental concert by the Year 3 pupils as well as enjoying our Ffrome Court Sports Day and the English Speaking Board Exam for the Year 4 pupils Our Year 4 pupils will have the opportunity to take part in the Junior Music Festival held at the Civic Theatre, Chelmsford in June

Pastorally, we are continuing to promote active good behaviour, kindness and respect for others through our Values and Leadership programs Our focus for our Tuesday afterschool activity time is preparing for our Phase Celebration in the second half of term, which will see pupils present on their academic learning over the course of the year to Parents

Assessment and Reporting

In-class assessments will continue this term and reading comprehensions, spellings and times tables will be an ongoing part of the pupils measure of attainment The formal GL assessments in Maths, English and Science will take place also There will be reports written for all subjects during the Summer Term for both Year 3 and Year 4 pupils, including tutor reports.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s form tutor and myself in the first instance should you wish to discuss any pastoral or academic matters further.

Kind regards,

Mr A Manley Head of Years 3 and

Year 3 Curriculum Content Summer Term:

English Performance Poetry

Pupils will be able to listen to and engage with different performance poems and explore their features These poems will include calligrams and bug chants Pupils will also plan and write their own poem to perform

Fantastic Mr Fox

This topic will allow pupils to explore characters and to write their own imaginative story opening to the well-known story of ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ The

story will also be told as a class-reader. Pupils will discuss and describe characters from the story and will explain what character they like the best.

Weekly comprehension, Grammar workbook, spellings, guided reading will continue.

Maths Consolidation and development of content from previous two terms, in addition to the following:

● Fractions - adding and subtracting, partitioning the whole, unit and non-unit fractions and reasoning with fractions of an amount

● Money - adding and subtracting money, converting between £ and p, finding change

● Time - Including, telling the time using am/pm, reading time on a digital clock, durations, solving problems with time

● Shape - Measure, compare and draw angles, exploring and describing 2d/3d shapes, parallel and perpendicular lines.

● Statistics - Interpreting pictograms, bar charts, collecting and representing data.

Times and division facts recall tests - ongoing.

Science Consolidation and development of content from previous two terms, in addition to the following:

Forces & Magnets

Within this topic, pupils will be able to:

● Define forces as a push or pull, stating that the forces observed are contact forces, because they affect objects which are touching

● Identify friction as a contact force which pushes against a moving object

● Identify the type of force required to carry out an action

● Investigate the force of friction produced by different surfaces

● Identify magnetic materials and different types and strengths of magnets

● Identify when magnets will repel or attract based on their poles

Spanish Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term.

Topics: Weather / Activities using cuando / Ordering ice-cream / Summer activities

Topic The Romans & Vikings (History Focus)

This Romans unit will teach pupils about the impact the Roman empire had on life in Britain They will learn about the spread of the Roman empire, the invasion of Britain and the eventual conquest They will look in detail at the Roman Army and how this contributed to the strength of the Roman Empire The children will also look in detail at some aspects of the Romanisation of Britain, such as the building of Roman roads and bathhouses

The Vikings Topic will explore the tumultuous relationship that the Vikings had, as invaders, with the Anglo-Saxons. Pupils will learn about the ongoing conflict and resolution attempts between them, whilst exploring different elements of law, justice in the Anglo-Saxon and Viking times and com[paring them with modern day Britain.

Music Introduction to Woodwind instruments

To be able to play simple tunes on the ocarina and recorder and begin to read standard treble notation Continuing with the vital skill of rhythm reading

Creating accompaniments to well known songs using tuned and untuned percussion instruments

Recap of the instruments of the Orchestra, especially the woodwind familyStudying ‘Peter and the Wolf’

Computing During this term, the Year 3 pupils will focus on the following topics:

Graphing (Purple Mash Unit 3.8)

Pupils will be able to enter data into a graph and can present and interpret computer graphs accordingly

Pupils will be able to investigate and answer wider questions about graphs

Research - Internet safety (Cross-curricular links to PSHE)

Pupils will learn about building safe passwords

Pupils will continue to develop their knowledge of critically engaging with internet sites (for reliability and accuracy)

Pupils will learn about the meaning of age restrictions symbols (PEGI) and why they exist

PE During lessons, pupils will take part in both Cricket and Athletics.

In Cricket lessons pupils will develop their batting, fielding and bowling skills and learn how to participate in a small sided game.

In Athletics lessons pupils will practise and develop their skills in various athletics track and field disciplines. The resulting data will be collected for the Ffrome Court League Sports Day on the 23rd May.

Art Tropical RainForest/Stormy water patterns

DT Paper-mache sea creature

RS Pilgrimages

Find out what a pilgrimage is and look at the meaning of the River Ganges to Hindus Understand why non Hindus might find it a special place to visit

PSHE Living in the wider World

Pupils will explore the theme of shared responsibilities, particularly looking at

what ‘rights’ and ‘responsibilities’ are. They will explore what is meant by a compassionate attitude - linking to the work of the RSPCA charity.

Health & Wellbeing

This topic will focus on learning about what a healthy lifestyle is and how to respond to an emergency Elements of First Aid and personal hygiene will also be covered within this

The NSPCC (Pantosaurus) rule on personal privacy and safety will be re-taught, so that pupils are able to know how to respond to any concerns about their safety

Year 4 Curriculum Content Summer Term:

English Poetry:

Using The Magic Box poem by Kit Wright to - Assessing the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing and suggesting improvements by writing their own version of the poem.

English Speaking Board Examination:

- preparing a presentation

- reciting a poem

- reading from a book

- responding to questions and listening to others

Weekly comprehension, Grammar workbook, spellings, guided reading

Maths Measurement

-Write money using decimals

-Estimate, compare and calculate different measures, including money in pounds and pence.

-Solve problems with money.

Decimals

-Make a whole with tenths and hundredths.

-Partition, order and compare decimals.

-Round to the nearest whole number.

-interpret halves and quarters as decimals.

Statistics

-Solve comparison, sum and difference problems using information presented in bar charts, pictograms, tables and other graphs

-Interpret and present discrete and continuous data using appropriate graphical

methods, including bar charts and time graphs.

Geometry - Properties of shape

-Identify acute and obtuse angles and compare and order angles up to two right angles by size

-Compare and classify geometric shapes, including quadrilaterals and triangles, based on their properties and sizes

Geometry - symmetry, position and direction

-Describe movements between positions as translations of a given unit to the left/right and up/down

-Plot specified points and draw sides to complete a given polygon

-Describe positions on a 2-D grid as coordinates in the first quadrant

-Identify lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes presented in different orientations

-Complete a simple symmetric figure with respect to a specific line of symmetry

Preps and Mental maths tests

Science Sound

Sound sources, vibrations, how sounds travels, Life and Work of inventors From early experimentation to present day findings Keeping Warm

What is temperature? Looking at negative and positive temperatures in different locations, fair testing.

Spanish Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term Topics: Eating Out and Clothing (places in the town)

Humanities Geography: Water Cycle:

In this unit the children will learn that the water cycle is how water moves around our Earth it's like a big circle that never ends! The children will be introduced to Evaporation, water vapour, Condensation, Precipitation Settlement:

In this unit, children head back in time to find out how the towns and cities of the UK first developed Children will learn about the needs and requirements early settlers had when choosing a place to build a home Through use of maps, children will investigate land use in different sized settlements and the ways in which settlements are linked together At the end of the unit, children draw together all their learning about settlements to design their own new settlement

Music Ensemble Performance:

To use their existing knowledge and skills of a musical instrument to perform in a class ensemble Glockenspiels, Ukulele, Recorders, Percussion instruments, singing - working together, learning to read music and enjoying practical music

making. Y4 children will perform at the Junior Schools’ Music Festival.

Computing Programming: Repetition in Games

Learners will explore the concept of repetition in programming using the Scratch environment The unit begins with a Scratch activity similar to that carried out in Logo, where learners can discover similarities between two environments

Learners look at the difference between count-controlled and infinite loops, and use their knowledge to modify existing animations and games using repetition Their final project is to design and create a game which uses repetition, applying stages of programming design throughout

During lessons, pupils will take part in both Cricket and Athletics. In Cricket lessons pupils will develop their batting, fielding and bowling skills and learn how to participate in a small sided game. In Athletics lessons pupils will practise and develop their skills in various athletics track and field disciplines. The resulting data will be collected for the Ffrome Court League Sports Day on the 23rd May

Art Grayson Perry inspired ‘journey of my life’ map and bunting

DT Sea Creatures mobile

RS Jewish and Christian commitments to God

Judaism:

Key Question: What is the best way for a Jew to show commitment to God?

What is Bar and Bat Mitzvah?

What is Mitzvah Day?

How do Jews show commitment to God?

Christianity:

Key Question: Do people need to go to Church to show they are Christian? Where do Christians worship?

How do Christians worship?

Why do Christians go to church?

Visit to the School Chapel

PSHE Relationships

Pupils will explore different types of family set-ups and how diversity is represented

Health & Wellbeing

Pupils will explore what balanced diets are and how to make healthy choices

Relationships & Health Education sessions will introduce what ‘growing up’ entails - pupils will be introduced to the words ‘puberty, hormones, menstruation ’

Cloisters

Focus for the Summer Term

As we begin the Summer Term, the priority is to embed the children's understanding and learning skills from Year 5 and tackle new and exciting challenges through the Summer Term curriculum The children’s well being is of utmost importance and we will again have a real focus on kindness, and building and sustaining friendships as well as preparing them for their next stage of their learning journey as they start to think about transitions into Years 6 and 7

Additional support and extension opportunities continue during the children’s academic enrichment sessions as well as the teaching of core skills which can be applied across the curriculum

Assessments and Reporting

The children will complete assessments this term in English and Maths and end of unit assessments through the Summer Term in their other subjects. This information will add to the overall picture of pupils' attainment and progress collated over the year alongside teacher assessment and discussion.

There will be written progress reports in Maths, English, Science, Spanish, Geography, History and Religious Studies for Year 5 parents at the end of term. Year 6 parents will receive a written progress report at the end of the term for all subjects.

Year 5

English

Curriculum Content Summer Term:

Children will explore the challenging and emotive themes of our class readersFloodlands and The Boy At The Back Of The Class by Onjali Q Rauf

Reading: (Word reading / Comprehension)

Read and discuss an increasingly wide range of fiction, poetry, plays, nonfiction and reference books or textbooks

Identify and discuss themes and conventions in and across a wide range of writing

Writing: (Transcription / Composition)

Identify the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own

Select appropriate grammar and vocabulary, understanding how such choices can change and enhance meaning

Evaluate and edit by assessing the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing

SPAG - embedding from KS2 Century Tech and Spelling Shed

Accelerated Reader reading range assessments

GL Assessment

Maths Children will continue to consolidate known facts and further develop mathematical fluency New learning and revision will cover: problems involving 2d and 3d shapes, identifying and performing calculations involving angles; problems involving coordinates; performing translations, reflections and identifying symmetry; decimal calculations involving the four operations; directed number and problems involving units measure- including capacity

Science

Earth, Sun and Moon

Structure and interaction of Solar System, phases of moon, day / night and seasons

Life cycles

Plant reproduction, flower structure, seed germination, seed dispersal, life cycle of plants, life cycle of humans.

Recap of experimental skills.

Foreign Languages: Spanish

Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term

Topic: Where I live: Mi Ciudad

La Cultura: The Hispanic World - Spanish cities

History How ‘dark’ were the Dark Ages?

PupilswillembarkonajourneythroughEuropeanhistoryastheyinvestigate whethertheDarkAgestrulydeservedtheirgloomyname.Beginningwiththe falloftheRomanEmpireandtravelingrightthroughtotheearlyMedieval period,theywilldiscoverhowchangesinsociety,culture,andknowledge shapedthismisunderstoodera.

Geography Map Skills

Development of basic map skills on OS maps including: 4 fig grid references, direction & distance; contour lines & recognising the shape of the landscape

TEP How does a Sikh show commitment to God?

Pupils will explore the teachings of Sikhism and gain an understanding of how people follow this religion and what they do in their daily lives to show their commitment to their faith.

Art Van Gogh

Pupils will create a portrait inspired by Van Gogh using oil pastels.

DTE Geometric Design Project;

Pupils are finalising their geometric design desk tidy practical outcomes

Alongside this they will create a new company to market and sell their product, producing branding for the company and a launch advert When completed, pupils will explore and investigate the use of CAD software -

TinkerCAD which they will use to create simple designs which they will have the opportunity to ‘bring to life’ with the aid of our 3D printing hardware.

Computing Computer Systems & Networks: Systems and Searching

In this unit, learners will develop their understanding of computer systems and how information is transferred between systems and devices Learners will consider small-scale systems as well as large-scale systems They will explain the input, output, and process aspects of a variety of different real-world systems Learners will also take part in a collaborative online project with other class members and develop their skills in working together online

Drama Wind in the Willows

This term we will be using the book ‘Wind in the Willows’ by Kenneth Grahame as a focus for our drama work We will be exploring characters, themes, and settings during our drama lessons In particular, our focus will be to develop performance skills using voice, movement, and improvisation We will continue to develop our understanding of different drama techniques such as freeze frame, role-play, and thought-tracking to deepen understanding. We will be working collaboratively to create short performances We will also be starting to develop our evaluation skills

Music Introduction to Electronic Music

Focus on composing Music using Ipads and Chrome Books How does electronic music fit into today’s music scene Creating drum loops, using copy and paste and changing instruments.

Pupils will practise and develop their skills in various athletics track and field disciplines The resulting data will be collected for the Cloisters League Sports Day on the 24th May

PSHE Relationships & Health & Wellbeing

Year 5 will consolidate their understanding of the Year 4 RSE outcomes and go onto learn about the changes we experience during puberty as well how learning about consent

Health & Wellbeing

PSHE will allow pupils to focus on what is considered as ‘First Aid’. They will explore what the primary survey means and the recovery position.

Year 6 Curriculum Content Summer Term:

English Children will explore the themes and learn about character development, emotional response and changes of setting in our class texts - The Song from Somewhere Else by A FHarrold

To write stories, scripts, poetry and other imaginative writing.Write notes and polished scripts for talks and presentations. To write a range of other narrative and non-narrative texts, including arguments, and personal and formal letters. To summarise and organise material, and support ideas and arguments with any necessary factual detail. Draw on knowledge of literary and rhetorical devices from their reading, To use organisational features, presents meaning Study setting, plot and characterization and the effects of these listening to enhance the impact of their writing

SPAG - embedding from KS2 Century Tech and Spelling Shed

Accelerated Reader reading range assessments

GL Assessment

Maths Children will continue to consolidate known facts and further develop mathematical fluency New learning and revision will cover: Classifying and measuring angles, identifying angles within polygons and those that are vertically opposite; facts associated with circles; constructing nets of 3d shapes; plotting coordinates; solving problems involving coordinates; performing translations and reflections across four quadrants; problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages; revision of algebra and sequences and problems involving units of money and the vocabulary of finance.

GL Assessment

Science Forces

Pulling and friction, gravity and weight, Elastic materials and springs, buoyancy, air resistance

Light and How We See Things

Shadow and reflection practical work

Interdependence and Adaptation

Healthy plants, food chains, food webs and adaptations

Foreign Languages: Spanish

Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term.

Topics: Physical Description (hair and eye) and character description using SER / TENER verbs

Spanish culture and traditions

History Pupilswilllearnaboutthetransformativeperiodofpost-warBritainas theyinvestigatehowthenationrebuiltitselfafterWorldWarII.Beginning withthedevastationofwarandtravelingrightthroughtothenewsocial landscapethatemerged,theywillexplorethecreationoftheNHSand thewelfarestatethattransformedhealthcareandsocialsupport.Along theway,pupilswillexaminethecomplexprocessofdecolonisationas theBritishEmpireunderwentdramaticchange.

Japan

Geography

Discovering all about Japanese cultures. Pupils will learn about the key human and physical Geographical characteristics of Japan. This will be linked to work on development.

Climate change

Understand what global warming is and then the possible causes, effects and solutions Speeches will be prepared about the impact of human activity on climate change

TEP Festivals: Why do we celebrate certain things?

For the first part of the term pupils will explore the reasons and value for religious celebrations and festivals They will also look at the origins and function of various festivals/celebrations such as Diwali and the Mexican Day of the Dead

DTE De Stijl Design - Mondrian Storage Box

Pupils are finalising their Piet Mondrian sliding lid box practical outcomes Alongside this they will create a new company to market and sell their product, producing branding for the company and a launch advert When completed, pupils will design and create their very own ‘Block Bot’ They will independently select materials and components to manufacture their very own bespoke mini robot

Art Surrealism: Painting based on Magritte's The False Mirror

Computing Programming: Variables in Games

This unit explores the concept of variables in programming through games in Scratch First, learners find out what variables are and relate them to real-world examples of values that can be set and changed Then they use variables to create a simulation of a scoreboard Lessons follow the Use-Modify-Create model, learners experiment with variables in an existing project, then modify them, before they create their own projects and then focus on the importance of planning and design

Drama Wind in the Willows

This term we will be exploring the book ‘Wind in the Willows’ by Kenneth Grahame All our drama work in the lessons will help us build the pupils' understanding of the story, characters and themes ahead of our production towards the end of term. We will be using the book to help explore the issue of friendship. In particular a focus on the important themes echoed in the book of trust, loyalty and teamwork We will be thinking carefully about how friendships are formed, tested, and strengthened We will be developing performance skills using voice, movement, and improvisation We will continue to use drama techniques such as role-play, thought-tracking, and freeze-frames. Working collaboratively to create short performances on friendship themes is going to be a regular feature of the lessons

Music Ukulele - Strumming and picking

Basic chords and song writing

Coronation Anthems and the Music of Handel

Pupils listen and learn about G.F.Handel and his music that was commissioned by King George I & II of England The Water Music, Zadok the Priest etc

Pupils compose their own coronation Fanfare and Anthem

Pupils will practise and develop their skills in various athletics track and field disciplines The resulting data will be collected for the Cloisters League Sports Day on the 24th May

PSHE Living in the Wider World & Relationships

Pupils will explore what ‘change’ and ‘transition’ are and how this can support them as they move across Phases and Schools. They will also investigate common friendship dilemmas together and consider strategies for how to overcome these

Year 6 will consolidate their understanding of the Year 4 RSE outcomes and go onto learn about the changes we experience during puberty as well having the opportunity to have Q and A sessions with school nurses about puberty and sexual development

Courtauld House

Focus for the Summer Term for Years 7 & 8

As we begin the Summer term, the priority is to continue to challenge the pupils academically through the exciting opportunities available outlined below We will continue to work towards preparing our pupils for the transition into their Senior School and remain focussed on teaching core GCSE skills and techniques Additional support and extension opportunities will be available as they have been this year through the Learning Support Department and the Academic Extension programme

Assessments and Reporting

All pupils will sit ‘End of topic’ tests to gauge their current level of achievement and understanding There will be written academic progress reports for Year 7 parents at the end of term Year 8 parents will receive a progress and final tutor report Transition meetings will also be taking place with the Senior School for Year 8 pupils and Heads of Department Miss Thorogood and Mr Gray will also be meeting with the Senior School House Mistresses and Housemasters as part of the pastoral transition

Year 7 Curriculum Content Summer Term:

English Children will explore complex themes, such as friendship, fate, justice and human vs. nature within our class reader - Skellig by David Arnold and Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo Reading: (Word reading / Comprehension) To read increasingly challenging material To make inferences and refer to evidence in the text To know the context of the writing and draw on this knowledge to support comprehension To know how language, including figurative language, vocabulary choice, grammar, text structure and organisational features, presents meaning To study setting, plot and characterization and the effects of these

SPAG - embedding from KS2 Century Tech and Spelling Shed

Accelerated Reader reading range assessments GL Assessment

Maths Children will continue to consolidate known facts and further develop mathematical fluency. New learning and revision will cover: the construction, measurement and notation of geometric objects (including line segments); parallel lines; solving problems involving angles (including alternate, corresponding and vertically opposite); problems involving number sense and the use of a calculator; sorting, classifying and interpreting data (including venn diagrams and sets); probability and problems involving prime numbers

(including prime factorisation).

GL Assessment

Science Completion of Reproduction- Human life cycles and key stages in human development; Adolescence, Reproductive systems, Fertilisation and implantation, Development of Foetus, The menstrual Cycles

NB aspects of human reproduction will be discussed with opportunity for questions.

Ecosystems 1

Food chain webs, Disruption to food chains and webs,Ecosystems, Competition, Flowers and pollination, Fertilisation and germination, Seed dispersal Project work and field work linked to this

Forces introduction

What are forces, examples of forces, what do forces do

MFL: French Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term. Topics

Places in the town and food / drink. Inviting others to go out. Future tense.

MFL: Spanish Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term Topics:

Places in the town, telling the time, near future tense to say what you are going to do at the weekend, ordering food in a cafe

MFL: German Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term. Topics

Talking about a town and what it does and doesn’t have, numbers, food and drink, holiday plans.

Latin Consolidation of verb tenses (present, imperfect and perfect) and noun cases (nominative, accusative, dative) The destruction and excavation of Pompeii

History

This term, pupils will journey through the turbulent era of Stuart Britain as they investigate a period marked by political upheaval and religious conflict. Beginning with the Gunpowder Plot's dramatic attempt to destroy Parliament and travelling through to the aftermath of the Glorious Revolution, they will uncover how power struggles shaped the nation. They will analyse the complex causes of the Civil War and examine how Charles I's actions led to his unprecedented trial and execution Along the way, pupils will explore how changing ideas about monarchy, parliament, and religious freedom transformed Britain's political landscape

Geography Extreme Weather

Pupils study extreme weather from around the world, including Hurricanes, wildfire, heat waves and flooding. They will compare case studies of different countries. Pupils will complete a coursework style assessment on their knowledge of Extreme Weather.

Rivers Fieldwork

This will be based on fieldwork collected on rivers Pupils will prepare for river fieldwork and then analyse and write up their findings Puipils will travel to Daws Hall for a Field Trip in June, that will combine with Science to look at river processes and ecosystems

TEP Why are Jesus’ parables and miracles important to Christians?

After forming a basis of knowledge of the story of Jesus earlier on in the year pupils will finish the year looking at the stories that Jesus told and their Importance to the followers he had there and then and their significance to living in the modern day They will also explore the miracles and assess why they too hold particular value in both why they were performed and what they mean to Christians.

DTE Mood Light / New Concept Design & Prototyping

Pupils are finalising their eco-friendly mood light practical outcomes They will then focus on devising a unique concept for a new chocolate brand The main focuses on this task are - choosing a target market for their new chocolate, creating the name for the new concept, designing the graphic identity for their product, producing the packaging, creating a full scale prototype and finally generating the advertising / marketing for the product launch

Art Animal Eyes: Close up drawing of an animal eye, developing drawing skills using watercolour pencil crayons and biro.

Computing iDEA Awards

Pupils will have the opportunity to undertake inspiring digital enterprise awards (iDEA) This is an International award winning program that helps pupils develop digital enterprise and employability skills for the future Pupils will undertake a series of online challenges They win career enhancing badges, unlock new opportunities and gain industry recognised awards that help them to stand out from the crowd

Using Media to Support a Cause

Develop an understanding of information technology and digital literacy to produce a blog post about a real-world cause they would like to gain support for Focus on formatting techniques and concerns about the use of other people’s work, including licensing and legal issues

Drama Penny Lane

The pupil will use the song ‘Penny Lane’ by the Beatles as a stimulus to start work on creating a town that will mirror the events that took place in towns in Germany during the 1930's The pupils will be using all types of improvisation,

spontaneous, rehearsed and whole group to allow them to empathise with the people of Germany during this time and the decisions of those people Most importantly the impact of Nazi rule on the country’s society, economy and culture

Music Programme Music (including graphic notation)

Studying a range of orchestral programme music Focus on ‘The Water Goblin’ Use own graphic notation to create a piece entitled ‘Haunted House’

Ukulele and Keyboard - key skills

Pupils learn chords and strumming patterns on the Ukulele to enable accompaniment of songs Song styles include: Spirituals, Sea Shanties and acoustic popular music.

PE Pupils will practise and develop and refine their skills in various athletics track and field disciplines The resulting data will be collected for the Courtauld House League Sports Day on the 21st June

PSHE Living in the Wider World

PSHE will include an opportunity for pupils to explore the theme of Democracy There will also be time to reflect on career paths and employability, looking at the skills and attributes required for different paths

Year 8

English

Curriculum Content Summer Term:

This term, students are studying Animal Farm by George Orwell. Through their reading, they will explore important literary techniques that deepen their understanding of the novel. They will learn about allegory, recognising how the story operates on two levels a simple tale about farm animals and a deeper commentary on political events. The use of satire will show them how Orwell criticises society and politics through humour, irony, and exaggeration. Students will also examine symbolism, understanding how the characters and events represent real-life people and historical movements Additionally, they will explore irony, especially dramatic irony, where the audience is aware of truths that the characters themselves do not see These tools not only enhance their appreciation of literature but also help them think critically about power, leadership, and truth Pupils will be able to identify and explore, through a wide range of techniques, key themes within a complex narrative

SPAG - embedding punctuation and grammar Century Tech

Accelerated Reader reading range assessments

GL Assessment

Maths Children will continue to consolidate known facts and further develop mathematical fluency New learning and revision will cover: parallel and transversal lines; identification and calculation of interior co-interior and alternate angles; problems involving the sum of interior angles; problems involving the formulae of circles and trapezia; lines of symmetry and revision of translation and rotation and statistical problems and enquiry (including analysis of data sets)

Science:

Biology

Organisms 2

Breathing and gas exchange and respiration

Drugs

Alcohol

Smoking

Nutrients

Food Tests

Unhealthy Diet

Digestive system

Bacteria and enzymes in digestion

Ecosystems 2

Biotechnology

Project work to be included

Science:

Physics

Science Chemistry

Energy 2

Work energy and machines

Energy and Temperature

Particles in energy transfer

Energy transfer by radiation, conduction and convection

Acids and Alkalis

Identifying acids and alkalis, concentration and strength, neutralisation, acids and metals

Time will be spent consolidating and reviewing some of the more challenging concepts in preparation for Year 9

MFL: French Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term Topics:

Parts of the body and Illnesses and Describing where you live (Giving and asking for directions and the Imperative)

MFL: Spanish Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term. Topics: Using 3 tenses together

Describing a holiday using se puede

Giving Directions and describing where you live Spanish traditions, culture and geography

MFL: German Consolidation of prior learning taught from the previous term Topics:

Discussing plans to go out, describing clothes and styles, adjective endings after a/an

Latin Consolidation of verb tenses, noun cases and adjectives. Imperative verbs and present participles. Translating Latin stories and learning about the context of Ancient Alexandria and Egypt.

History How do you fight a Cold War?

The use of nuclear weapons in WW2 and the origins of the Cold War, the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis as well as the impact of the Vietnam war Students study the Cold War through the lens of proxy wars

Students study a wide range of primary sources which paint a picture of American attitudes at the time

Geography Development in LIC’s

Pupils will continue to extend their understanding of development in LIC’s, drawing on case study examples, such as the recent earthquake in Myanmar, to discover the impact this has had on the economy and development

UK Economy Project

Pupils will complete a project based around ‘saving’ the UK economy after the Coronavirus Pandemic Pupils will draw on their knowledge of Industrialisation and Globalisation to create and market their own unique company and bicycle prototype

TEP Religion and Planet Earth

In their last topic in the prep school pupils will be looking at ‘Can religions prevent climate change?’. In these lessons we look at teachings from Christianity, Hinduism and Native American philosophy to see how these ideas could be implemented in contemporary society to help/inspire us to be more sustainable.

DTE Contemporary Bluetooth Speaker

Pupils are finalising their Memphis Design Group bluetooth speaker practical outcomes. Alongside this they will create a new company to market and sell their product, producing branding for the company and a launch advert. On completion for their speakers, pupils will complete the ‘restaurant task’ Here they will create a concept for a new restaurant to open at Braintree Freeport They will design the branding, uniforms, menus, floorplans, packaging (takeout), exterior architectural views and the multimedia social media launch advert

Art Jasper Johns

Creating artwork based on Jasper John’s 0-9 Series Landscape drawing

Computing iDEA Awards

Drama Celebrity and Identity

The focus this term is on encouraging students to think critically about fame, self-image, and societal expectations while developing their performance, devising, and reflective skills Devising, Characterisation, Physical Theatre, Monologue, Thought-Tracking, Ensemble Work will all be used this term to allow pupils to think deeply about this very important and relevant topic What does it mean to be a celebrity? How does fame affect identity? How do we construct and present ourselves to the world? The pupils will be encouraged to be very reflective this term as they prepare to move on to Year 9.

Music Cover Versions

Understanding and performing popular songs using riffs, bass lines and chord sequences Opportunity to work together to put on a concert, including group songs and bands

Music Technology

Using iPads develop skills in composing, music theory, teaching their own lessons, researching and listening.

PSHE Health & Wellbeing, Relationships

PSHE sessions will allow pupils to reflect on diverse family roles, types and set-ups.

Relationships & Sex Education sessions will help pupils to explore the values of healthy, stable relationships. Strategies for managing sexual and peer pressure will be discussed. Pupils will be provided with guidance on where to access sexual and reproductive health advice There will also be an