Welcome to Kestrels Class!
Meet the Team!
Miss Burgon - Year Six class teacher
Mr Moreton- Teaching Assistant
Miss Maltby - Teaching Assistant
Miss Copeland- Teaching Assistant
PE is on Monday and Friday. Please ensure you come dressed in your PE kit on PE days. Please ensure that watches and jewellery are not worn and that you have long her tied back.
The school day will begin at 08:45 (this is when the register will be completed) the gate will be open from 08:35 and will close at 08:40. The school day will finish at 15:15. On a Friday you may be invited to the celebration assembly if your child has received star of the week or writer of the week, please look out for an email but remember please don't tell them as we want it to be a lovely surprise.
Please find below a complete breakdown of what we will be covering in each subject this term:
Our Topic focus for each week:
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Week 1:
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Where in the world is North America? To explore the capital cities of North America
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Week 2:
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To explore the geographical features of North America
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Week 3:
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To explore climates in North America
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Week 4:
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To explore the various time zones of North America and how these compare to other time zones around the world.
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Week 5:
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To compare a region in the UK with a region in North America. Undertake fieldwork to identify human and physical features of the local area |
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Week 6:
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To research the human and physical geography of a particular North American country.
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Week 7
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How weather and climate is affected by geographical location
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Week 8:
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Key mountain ranges around the world
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Week 9:
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Key mountain ranges UK
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Our Literacy over the course of this topic will consist of the following:
Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Island by Jennifer is a non-fiction picture book that explores the 400+ year history of Manhattan Island through detailed maps and illustrations. The book traces the transformation of the island from its natural beginnings to the bustling metropolis of today. It covers the history of Manhattan from before its earliest settlement, including the Lenape people, through the arrival of settlers and up to the present day. The text focuses on how the island has been shaped by humans, history, and natural events, detailing its growth and dramatic changes. The narrative explores the slave trade, immigration, the impact of a small rodent (likely referring to the beaver trade) on early change, and the development of the city's street plan. The book illustrates the construction of bridges, skyscrapers, and subways, as well as the impact of natural events like storms.
The second text we are reading is Oh, Freedom! by Francesco D'Adamo. It is a historical fiction novel (1850s) following ten-year-old Tommy and his family as they escape a brutal Alabama cotton plantation. Guided by "Peg Leg Joe" and the Underground Railroad, they face perils while traveling to Canada, highlighting courage, resilience, and the fight for freedom. The book highlights the perilous journey through woods and swamps, supported by Quakers and other allies in safe houses. It captures the terror and suffering of slavery, focusing on the journey to Canada.
At home, please read with your child and complete the log on boom reader at least three times a week - the more the merrier!
We are covering the following skills in Numeracy this term:
Measure and classify angles
Calculate angles
Vertically opposite angles
Angles in a triangle
Angles in a triangle – special cases
Angles in a triangle – missing angles
Angles in quadrilaterals
Angles in polygons
Circles
Draw shapes accurately
Nets of 3-D shapes
The first quadrant
Read and plot points in four quadrants
Solve problems with coordinates
Translations
Reflections
It is ESSENTIAL that your child fluently knows their times tables both division facts and multiplication and have quick recall on these. This is ongoing homework for them and is vital to their progress this year - they should have their x tables rockstars password and every Friday whoever is the highest in their challenge group will be rewarded and they will be celebrated in class. If you do not have it then please email me.
AWARDS
We have 12 values that we believe are the beating heart of Coppice and we shall refer to these as our "CARE Values" these have been selected in consultation with our children and staff.
C stands for: co-operation, committed and considerate
A stands for: accepting, aspirational and achieving
R stands for: respectful, responsible and resilience
E stands for: excellent, empathetic and enthusiastic
Each week we have a new value – 12 in total. The children will have an assembly Monday morning about how to show and give respect to others both in school and at home! We will be expecting this to be demonstrated to all members of our Coppice community, it is important that even when we move onto a new value, the old one isn’t lost.
Each week Mrs Seaton will sent out a Newsletter that will reflect the value we are working on so that it can also be supported at home. We look forward to seeing our children bright and early ready to embrace the new weekly challenges!
Monday 13th April- First Day of Summer Term
Thursday 30th April - SEND coffee morning
Monday 4th May- Bank holiday. School closed.
W/B 11th May- SATs Week
Friday 15th May - Drum Hill Activity Day
Monday 25th May- Half term holidays.
Monday 1st June- First day of Summer Term 2. School open.
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We want your children to be happy and enjoy coming to school and learning. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me via email using the following email address:
Kestrels@coppice.derbyshire.sch.uk
