Cloisters

As we welcome the children to Cloisters, our focus is on how best to effectively equip them for the next phase of their academic journey.The children study a broad and balanced curriculum which is delivered in individual subjects by specialist teachers, very similar to that studied in the secondary system; this is designed so that lessons can be delivered to the highest possible standard and provide the most effective levels of challenge.This also means that children will move around the school and experience learning in different classrooms and environments.All lessons promote good learning behaviours and reinforce positive in-class habits alongside consolidation of their knowledge and understanding. Independent learning is very much promoted with the introduction of Chromebooks inYear 5.

It is our main aim to ensure that all children settle well into their routines and that they thrive in lessons and co-curricular activities The academic subjects of Maths, English and Science continue to form a strong foundation in this phase; the children will receive daily Maths and English lessons and Science lessons twice each week and Prep will be set for all three subjects

Lessons will be supported by Learning Assistants where necessary and children are also able to access SPM groups and 1 to 1 support where we consider it necessary. Academic Studies takes place in the afternoons on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and these will consist of an extra 30 minutes for Maths, English and one Prep session The children will be challenged throughout the curriculum and dedicated lessons in Spanish, Art, D TE , Music, Drama, Computing, R S , Geography, History and P.E ensure a broad coverage.

The pupils are constantly assessed both formally (through end of term assessments) and informally (in daily lessons) and regular discussions take place to ensure pupils are at the right level and making the appropriate progress.The children inYear 6 also sit an EntryAssessment for the Senior School in the second half of theAutumn term Regular Departmental and Phase meetings ensure individuals are discussed in each subject

As well as supporting pupils in their academic lessons, theTeachers and Learning Support staff will ensure the pupils are cared for pastorally Their wellbeing, both physical and mental, is of the utmost importance to us and we will ensure a close relationship with parents so that we are all working together for the best possible outcomes for your child.

This term we will give you feedback through a Parent/Teacher Meeting if your child is inYear 5 and a written report if they are inYear 6. We are of course available throughout the year to discuss any issues that may arise.

Year 5

Following the CLPE, Power of ReadingApproaches, children should enjoy the writing process and engage in challenging texts therefore encouraging a strong desire to learn.

Weekly spellings and grammar using Spelling Shed which will involve interactive learning differentiated accordingly.

Comprehension skills: skimming and scanning, retrieval, prediction, deduction, inference and authorial technique

Accelerated Reader reading range assessment x 2

Maths Children will continue to consolidate known facts and further develop mathematical fluency. New learning and revision will cover but not be limited to: decimal notation and calculations involving decimals; recognition of number properties; use of fractional notation and simplifying a given fraction; addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators; recognition of equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages; calculating fractions and percentages of quantities; collection and presentation of a set of data; use of coordinates to identify a position or construct a shape within a single quadrant and calculating the perimeter of regular polygons

Science Keeping Healthy

Diet and nutrition

Exercise and effects on heart rate

Drugs and health

Changing State

Solids, liquids and gases and particle model

Changes in state related to water cycle

Modern Foreign Languages: Spanish

Pupils will learn higher numbers and how to tell the time.To describe sports and planets using regular and irregular verbs.To know musical instruments as well as to be able to give opinions about genres of music

To research Christmas traditions and discuss cultural differences, with a focus on Spanish speaking countries

History The Tudors: with a particular focus on Henry the VIII Pupils will develop a deeper understanding of who theTudors were and know how many times Henry VIII married, why he married so often and what the breakdown of his marriages meant for the people of England.

They will also understand the changes in religion and how that affected the average person at that time.They will also develop a reasoned argument outlining whether Henry VIII was a good or bad king.

Geography

OS Maps and Skills

Pupils will develop basic map skills of OS maps including: 4 fig grid references, direction & distance; Relief of the land, including contour lines & recognising the shape of the landscape

Volcanoes

Pupils will study the structure of volcanoes and the location of volcanic activity They will use a variety of case studies to understand why people might live near volcanoes.

RS How Christians show commitment to God

Astudy of the different ways Christians choose to show commitment to God To reflect on the meaning of commitment and the different degrees of which religious believers show this This will also include looking at the fundamental teachings and events of Christianity and applying them to modern life and the lives of the pupils

Art Tonal Drawing

From observation, create an animal portrait, using a grid system and investigating tone

DTE Structural Engineering

Pupils will develop their understanding of different examples of structures. They will have the opportunity to create their own structures including towers and bridges and will test their work for stability and strength.

Pupils then move into an introduction to the DTE workshop, focusing on health and safety and the tools / equipment / machinery. They will have the opportunity to design and make a ‘tubby tub’- a funky desktop container.

Computing Introduction to Blockly Programming

Students will begin to develop their programming skills by being able to create shapes, images and get objects to move using a block-based programming environment

Basic Spreadsheets

Students examine how spreadsheets can be used to calculate mathematical functions, using cell references and basic formulae

Drama Shakespeare

The pupils will look at the world of Shakespeare.This will include a basic look at his life and the world he inhabited.The Drama will consist of approaching basic text work and looking at how the stories have continued to excite. We will look at Insults, Romeo & Juliet, MacBeth and other texts that offer a way to demonstrate how relevant Shakespeare still is.Alook at the nature of Soap Opera, the formulas and the history of the genre

Music Musical elements and musical theory

To develop and demonstrate their musical skills, knowledge and understanding of musical elements including pitch, tempo, dynamics, duration, timbre, texture and structure To develop their understanding of music theory and notation and be able to use this on a practical level with musical instruments in the classroom

The Origin of Song

To explore the roots and different forms of song from blues and spirituals through to opera

PE

In PE we will be taking part in a team sports module this term.This will begin with Volleyball.

Other PE modules this year will include Swimming, Gymnastics and Health Related Exercise

PSHE Health & Wellbeing

Topics covered include: Emotional & Mental Health

Living in the Wider World

Topics covered include: Identities, Diversity & Communities; Stereotyping, making judgments & tolerance; Respecting the Law; National Government & Democracy

YEAR 6

Following the CLPE, Power of ReadingApproaches, children should enjoy the writing process and engage in challenging texts therefore encouraging a strong desire to learn

Weekly spellings and grammar using Spelling Shed which will involve interactive learning differentiated accordingly

Creative writing: focus on descriptive and sensory writing for ourTransfer Examination

Exam techniques and practice

Comprehension skills: skimming and scanning, retrieval, prediction, deduction, inference and authorial technique.

. Accelerated Reader reading range assessment x 2

Maths Children will continue to consolidate known facts and further develop mathematical fluency New learning and revision will cover but not be limited to: the further development of decimal notation and place value up to 7 digits; compare, order and sequence number in different contexts; problem solving involving the four operations; multiplication and division involving integers and decimals; the order of operations (BIDMAS); rounding to a given decimal digit; using knowledge of place value to give approximate answers; converting fractions to decimals and vice versa; simplifying a given fraction; calculations involving fractions and the four operations; solving problems involving the properties of number; expressing a quantity as a percentage of another; performing substitutions into simple linear expressions; knowledge and use of the formulae for the area of rectangles and triangles; consolidating knowledge of angle and the properties of shape; performing translations, rotations and transformations; converting one metric measure to another and solving problems through the selection, analysis and presentation of data

Science MoreAbout Dissolving

This will include the states of matter and the principles involved in making solutions and the factors that affect solubility.

Microbes

What microbes are, how they are affected by environmental conditions and how this relates to food storage and food wastage.

Pupils will gain an understanding of bacteria, viruses and fungi.They will also study the history of vaccinations.

Modern Foreign Languages:

Spanish

En el pueblo

To know places in the town, how to describe a town and to say what you can do there To use the irregular verb ‘ir’to say where you and others are going To understand nationalities and countries

To research Christmas traditions and discuss cultural differences, with a focus on Spanish speaking countries

History World War I and World War II

Pupils will think about how Hitler was able to become the most powerful person in Germany, and why the population did not necessarily consider him a tyrant They will look at theTreaty of Versailles and understand what the long term causes of Hiler’s rise to power were and why many people in Britain - particularly in positions of power - were open to the idea of appeasement They will also decide on what they think was the biggest ‘turning point’of the war Students will study Dunkirk,The Battle of Britain, Operation Barbarossa, and D-Day.

Geography OS maps and skills

Pupil will develop their skills of OS maps, 4 and 6 fig grid references, OS map symbols, using scale when measuring distance, follow routes and use compass directions

Where do we live? Pupils develop their understanding of Felsted and its environment They will show knowledge of location of Essex, UK and Europe

Biomes; hot and cold deserts

Pupils will look at major Biomes around the world, with a particular focus on hot and cold deserts. Using Svalbard and Namibia as case studies.They will discover the adaptations of Flora and Fauna in the environments

RS How Muslims show commitment to God

Astudy of the different ways Muslims choose to show commitment to God To reflect on the meaning of commitment and the different degrees of which religious believers show this Pupils will also start to draw comparisons between Christianity and Islam to celebrate differences and most importantly to recognise similarities that reflect he diversity of modern Britain

DTE Communication Skills

Pupils will learn and develop drawing techniques used when communicating their design solutions. They will learn how to free hand sketch, draw in isometric and 2 point perspective. They will also learn how to add tone through rendering techniques to enhance their work further. Following this, pupils will gain extended experiences of how computers are used within the world of DTE through ComputerAided Design software.

Art Investigating Pattern

Using trees as inspiration create your own artwork investigating patterns and using Impressionist and Fauvist colour pallets

Computing Repetition in Shapes

Students will create programs by planning, modifying, and testing commands to create shapes and patterns They will use Logo, a text-based programming language in preparation for the UK BEBRAS Competition

Basic Webpage Creation

This unit introduces learners to the creation of websites for a chosen purpose. Learners identify what makes a good web page and use this information to design and evaluate their own website using Google Sites.Throughout the process learners pay specific attention to copyright and fair use of media, the aesthetics of the site, and navigation paths.

Drama Highlight elements of Victorians

Connecting history through drama to show an understanding of Victorian behaviours and use of language in Drama

Music Junior Brass

Year 6 will learn to play brass instruments in our whole class Junior Brass Band. Pupils will learn the basics on either trumpet, trombone or tenor horn.This topic will also engage the pupils in the history of brass music fromTudor times, the music of Handel, Copeland’s ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’and the film music of

John Williams

Music theory

To develop and demonstrate their musical skills, knowledge and understanding of musical elements including pitch, tempo, dynamics, duration, timbre, texture and structure To develop their understanding of music theory and notation

PE In PE we will be taking part in a team sports module this term.This will begin with Volleyball.

Other PE modules this year will include Swimming, Gymnastics and Health Related Exercise

PSHE Relationships & Living in the Wider World Topics covered include: E-Safety: Sharing photos online; Reporting Online Bullying; Mis-Information & Fake News; Discrimination & Racism