Learning and Curriculum Primary - Stage 3

Year 5 Geography 

Year 5 has been introduced to the factors that shape the diverse characteristics of different places and how people, places and environments are interconnected this term. They have been examining how human action influences the environmental characteristics of places and how these influence the human characteristics of places. Students have also examined how human decisions and actions influence the way spaces within places are organised and managed. For their task they have made a time capsule and researched the place where they have buried it. 

Year 6 Science and Technology  

Year 6 has continued exploring the Physical World strand this term focusing on how energy is transformed from one form to another. Students have been provided with an opportunity to investigate how electrical energy can control movement in products and systems. They have applied their understanding of energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, energy transfer and velocity by designing and constructing a marble run containing an electrical circuit.  

Class Spotlight  

5 Gold 

I am really enjoying Soundwaves this term because we are learning about techniques to help us with our spelling and writing. – James C 

I am really enjoying Religious Education learning about Jesus and the Scriptures. The Bible helps us understand more about how we can live a good life like Jesus. – Tony K 

This term in Mathematics I have seen improvement in how I tackle division problems and I have concentrated on my times tables more. - Benjamin M 

6 Gold 

We were able to work collaboratively together to construct a marble run using recyclable materials and understand how an electrical circuit can work when the marble contacts it to make the bulb glow. – Maddox E and Cole T 

This term we have worked on persuasive writing and the focus for my speech task was the ‘Power of the slots.’ The main message is gambling is bad and you should not do it. I really enjoyed the process of crafting a speech because I gained more knowledge about the downsides of gambling. – Liam W 

My speech topic was ‘Power imbalances – it changes lives.’ The main message of my speech was that it really impacts people’s lives and can be used for good and bad. I really enjoyed the process of crafting a speech because I can put in all aspects of what I want to express, using palm cards and a supporting PowerPoint. - Khun S 

Daniel Fields                                                               Sarah Tatola

Head of Curriculum (Stage 3)                             Head of Teaching and Learning (Stage 3)