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Cedar - Key Stage 2
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Term 5 and 6 Project - Ground Breaking Greeks
In our project 'Groundbreaking Greeks', your child will be looking at the ancient Greeks in our This project teaches children about developments and changes over six periods of ancient Greek history, focusing on the city state of Athens in the Classical age, and exploring the lasting legacy of ancient Greece.
We will began our topic with a memorable experience at the Ashmolean in Oxford./ Here the children will have some time to explore the exhibits with their teachers, before we join a taught session, with museum experts, in the afternoon.
In Science the children will be learning properties and changes of materials including reversible and irreversible change.
In Art we will be looking at mixed media, the techniques involved and artists that work in mixed media.
For our DT topic this term we will be looking at the legacy of ancient Greek architecture and what made it so successful.
Pupil Voice
'I'm really looking forward to learning more about Greek Mythology, finding out how they lived and how different they were to us'.
Luther F-A
'I love Greek myths especially the mythological creatures and I am really looking forward to our trip to the Ashmolean'.
Ellie C
Religious Education
RE:Hinduism.Beliefs, morals and values.
In RE this term we are exploring our BIG Question:
Do beliefs in Karma, Samsara and Moksha help Hindus lead good lives?
We are exploring the concepts of Samsara, Karma and Moksha; making comparisons and linking our learning to our own understanding and beliefs.
Collective worship
In Collective Worship this term we are learning about the value of Jusitce. We are exploring a variety of readings from the bible and unpicking them to see how they teach us about Justice.
Prayer space
Prayer spaces enable children and young people, of all faiths and none, to explore life's questions, spirituality and faith in a safe and creative ways.
In prayer space this term we are engaging in a variety of activities:
- World Vision: World Hunger Kenya - in which students are encourged to offer thoughts and prayers to the starving in Kenya.
- Christian Aid: Women - In which the children will learn of the plight of women around the world and offer up thought and prayers.
PE
Tuesday and Wednesday: Please ensure that children arrive on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in their PE kits and bring a named water bottle with them on these days.
Home learning
Homework will be set on a Friday. Home learning journals will be sent home to be returned by the following Thursday. Activities and reading logs can be accessed via our online learning platform, Learning with Parents.
Reading Books
We hope that you will be able to read with your child for at least 10 minutes per day. Every Friday we will have a library session during which your child will choose a new reading book to take home or continue with one they are already reading. Books cannot be changed for a new text unless the previous one is returned.
Times Tables Rock Stars, Numbots and Complete Maths
Please use your username and password to log into the platforms (it is the same for both). Here you can practise your number bonds and times tables. Certificates will be given out in Celebration Assembly on Fridays.
On Complete Maths the children will be able to acces learning to support whatthey are doing in class. These are bespoke projects, designed by their teacher to push their learning on.
https://ttrockstars.com/ - Time table practice. A specific times table will be set by your teacher weekly
https://numbots.com/ - Number bond practice.
https://auth.completemaths.com/login - Complete Maths Log in
Every day
Your child will need to bring in a healthy snack (a piece of fruit or veg) everyday for break, and a full water bottle.
Please keep an eye on the school newsletters, especially the ‘Dates for the Diary’. We will keep updating the school website throughout the term so make sure you have a look to see your child’s amazing learning!
