Hawthorn Class
Welcome to Hawthorn Class (Y5/6)
The class teacher is Miss Taplin.
The teaching assistants are Mrs Lewin and Miss Walters.
Our curriculum theme is:
Exploration
Our enquiry question for Spring 2024 is "How might we live in the future?". The main subject we will be focusing on during our project is Geography. The children will be introduced to the diverse and unique culture of Brazil. Throughout the project the children will be encouraged to compare the geography of Brazil to that of the UK. The children will study the human and physical features of Brazil in the wider context of the world and South America. They will investigate the differences between urban and rural Brazil and case study the lives of people living within Rio de Janeiro. They will explore the lives of the indigenous people of the Amazon Rainforest and discuss the many threats facing the Awa tribe.
Throughout our project, we will explore concepts such as change, sustainability, responsibility and achievement. The school treasures we are focusing on are Respect and Love. Our United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) this term is climate action (13): take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
In English, our key texts are 'The Explorer' by Katherine Rundell, 'Shackleton's Journey' by William Grill and 'Kensuke's Kingdom' by Michael Morpurgo.
Enhancement subjects
Science: Investigating Electricity
RE: Easter
PSHCE: Keeping Safe
Design & Technology: Mechanical Systems
PE: Tennis, Lacrosse & Swimming
Our regular P.E. days this term are Tuesdays and Wednesdays and children should come to school wearing their PE kit on those days.
In March, we will be going to the theatre to watch the empowering pop musical, 'Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World' and visiting The Magna Science Adventure Centre to explore the wonders of science.
There will be information, updates and photos posted on Class Dojo as well as individual messages so please check your app regularly. Please message me if you have any questions.