Including Poetry - form and writing

Children become confident writers who enjoy writing in different genres.

They begin to develop the complexity of their writing through setting a mood and tone, varying sentence length and structure and using more sophisticated transitional phrases.

Children’s writing is securely structured, organised and punctuated, with attention paid to the purpose, audience and genre, and includies poetry writing and magazine creation. Literacy plays an active role in drama exercises, with pupils beginning to practise self-expression.

Percentage and Ratio

Continued consolidation and development of fluency in mental and written arithmetic.

The students are now at the point where they are ready to work with formulae and to discover how this abstract concept can be applied to solving everyday mathematical problems, introduced in the Business/Commerce Main Lesson.

The pupils’ work on fractions and decimals will be extended to include percentages, ratios, statistics, handling data, and business maths in authentic, practical contexts where possible (including, for example, Simple Interest, compound interest, VAT and Profit and Loss),

History: the transition from ancient to modern:; the decline of Greece, the rise and fall of Rome, and the effects of these cultures on European civilization up through the Middle Ages.

Children explore the cultures and economies of a range of early complex societies and their significant mythological, legendary and historical figures through vivid pictorial narrative, songs, texts and verses.

We look at the origins of modern societies and how European hegemony began. Pupils use a range of historical vocabulary and identify sources of information, e.g. archaeology, artefacts, artworks and texts.

Linked to Zoology, pupils learn more about the human body and understand sex in humans both as a means of reproduction, and as a positive aspect of a healthy intimate relationship.

They examine the difference between biological sex and gender identity and expression.

We compare and contrast the adults’ role in reproduction and care, and the relationship between adults and young, for plants, insects, fish/amphibians, birds, mammals and humans.

Child development (working backwards), and the development of a baby in the womb.

We look at the structure of the primary sexual organs. Biological sex vs gender identity and expression.

Love and relationships including LGBTQ+, sex and making love. Privacy.

Including a self-driven project including academic research, written and illustrated project book, practical element and presentation.

We look at the features of several medieval societies around the world and the impact of urbanisation and an accumulation of wealth on innovation in a number of fields. Pupils explore the role of trade routes in the expansion of cultural exchange and interaction.

Linking to History we explore both chronologically and geographically a number of symptomatic examples of major cultures in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas from the Roman Empire to the late middle ages, understanding Europe’s place as a peripheral zone in the medieval global world for much of this time.

Pupils find out about the three main rock types and look at specific examples of these, including samples that they have collected in the field.

They look at typical landscapes associated with the different types of rock, and how these landscapes are shaped by geological processes.

We explore the processes of erosion, and the effects this has on the environment.

Learning about different animal species, their behaviour and reproductive cycles, including humans

Pupils learn about different insect species, their life cycles, their behaviour, and how this impacts their environment. .

• Acoustics

• Optics

• Heat

Pupils explore how the quality of a sound produced by an object gives information about the consistency of the material it is made from, and how the qualities of the material affect the pitch of the sound. They look at the effectiveness of different materials in conducting sound.

Pupils explore how to provide a good estimate of the speed of sound, and describe how this might change depending on atmospheric conditions, and how hollow bodies resonate differently in specific ways. Pupils look at how sound is material in motion, and how resonance can be made visible.

Pupils explore optics and, linking with mathematics examine how light is refracted. and the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Building on Class 5, pupils now observe, describe, identify and name a number of additional flowering plants in their local environment, demonstrating their knowledge through detailed drawings which show an appreciation of the beauty of the plant, as well as the structure.

Children examine different tree types, both local and exotic, their main characteristics, their impact on the environment and their use for people. They look at a range of typical hedgerow plants, and examine hedgerows as a habitat and the benefits of retaining hedgerows in the farmed environment.

Children can describe and write about the benefits of forests and the risks associated with clearing forests and de-forestation.

Landscapes, Earthquakes & Volcanos

We explore the landscapes created and shaped by geological processes and forces, such as erosion, vulcanism, and look at the processes in detail.

We compare and contrast the various landscapes of Europe from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Urals (e.g. uplands, mountains, plains, estuaries, river systems etc).

We explore the impact of tides and ocean currents on the coastal waters, coast lines (Atlantic, Baltic, Mediterranean, Black Sea) weather systems and agricultures and fisheries of Europe.

We explore the shapes of the continents, the major mountain chains, deserts, steppes, forests, temperate regions and river systems.

• Introduction to ICT hardware

• Online Safety including:

Examining the differences between fact, opinion and belief and explore influence, persuasion and manipulation in this context

Exploring how online identities can be created, copied, modified, manipulated and altered, and how people might represent themselves online

Explore trust and relationships online: 'netiquette', appropriate behaviour, social networks, discrimination, harassment, and how to recognise and get help with cyber-bullying

Looking at the impact of sharing personal information online, including the concept of a 'digital reputation' and degrees of anonymity

looking at the impact of technology on health and wellbeing

Looking at privacy and security, including passwords and permissions, the harvesting of data, scams and phishing and exploring the use and reuse of content on the internet.

Linked to both our study of the Roman Empire and Linguistics.

We use Latin to learn about a Pompeian family and their daily lives in the first century AD and explore the linguistic connection between Latin and English.

Linking to our Main Lessons on the Rome and the Middle ages and also to Maths we explore innovations in astronomy and navigation.

Theorems, proofs

We link to Culture & Religion to History & Geography for example exploring Pele; the goddess of fire, lighting, and volcanoes in Hawaiian indigenous religion.

We link to our Main Lesson on Rome and the Middle Ages and explore major cities of this time, including innovations in art, mathematics, science, technology, medicine, astronomy and navigation, and the development and role of major religions.

French & German

Pupils explore creative writing, producing, for example, short stories, descriptive texts, short book reports.

Linking to our Main Lesson on Rome we look at the history of the target language, e.g. through Greek/Latin roots of words.

We explore explore the geography and culture of a country

Orchestra, Choir and Individual Instrument tuition.

Regular instrument practice at home is required to support individual learning and help children develop their musical skills.

Pupils have the option to take formal music qualifications Grades from 1-8 in their instrument (Cello/Violin/Viola) - this can be arranged via their individual instrument teacher.

Painting, perspective landscape drawing, modelling, charcoal drawing to explore light and shade.

Art often links to Physics and Geology Main Lessons with detailed studies of topics of light and minerology.

Pupils have taster sessions from a range of sports from sailing, fencing and tennis, to archery, dodge-ball, rounders and basketball. We make use of expert local instructors and facilities and enjoy new skills and physical exercise.

Activities vary depending on pupils focus of interest, the seasons and local opportunities.

The crafts of Ancient Rome and making a personal mosaic

In Woodwork pupils gain an understanding of how to use a range of tools safely, effectively and appropriately, with a knowledge of risks and how to manage them. They refine their practical skills in whittling and carving, creating useful objects.

This year pupils develop skills in making a doll

English including creative writing with engaging the feelings of wish, wonder and surprise.

Grammar, comprehension, text analysis, consolidation of literacy skills.

Literature – comparing writing styles, poetry and comprehension.

Exploring the detailed analysis of text using a range of technical language to describe literary and linguistic devices.

• Algebra

• Negative Numbers

• Square and Cube Roots

• To explore the area of a circle and the value of π

  To explore the accurate calculation of the area of geometrical shapes, and any shape bounded by straight lines and circular arcs

  To explore translations and movement properties of given figures

  To explore Pythagoras' theorem

  To explore tangents to circles

  To explore perspective drawing

Exploring combustion.

Practical experimentation including lime kiln.

Pupils explore the processes of combustion of familiar and unfamiliar materials, and the implications this has for practical life and fire safety.. Pupils can experimentally test for acids and bases, using simple indicators and scales. They understand and can apply formulas explore practical application of this in everyday life.

Pupils explore common metals, their properties, their origins and their uses and examine the positive benefits and possible environmental consequences of the mining and petro-chemical industries.

Renaissance and Reformation

The history of Algebra and the Fibonacci sequence (linked to Maths).

We look at of a number of significant people, places, events and artistic and technological innovations over the period from the late Middle Ages to the early 19th Century.

We examine the impact of colonialism, slavery, global trade, revolution and nationalism over this time from various perspectives.

We explore the emergence of industrialisation and its impact, and the emergence of nations and nationalism, particularly through revolution.

Continents & Culture including:

Renaissance and the rebirth of the future of ancient Greece & Rome in philosophy, architecture and arts.

Pupils examine the major physical geographical features of two particular continents, and the relationship of these to human activities in the area using a range of techniques and media. 

We explore how traditional human societies are shaped in their culture and activities by the environments they are situated in, and how this has changed over time.

• Combustion & Heat

• Light

• Sound

• Magnetism

Pupils experiment with copper and zinc plates to generate charge and create circuits

French & German

We explore biographies of speakers of the target language, particularly related to main lessons, e.g. scientists, explorers.

Pupils take part in conversations, improvised dialogues, and short dramatic pieces.

We look at the geography and culture of a country where the target language is spoken, looking in particular at historical and cultural topics, and modern life in the country (e.g. popular music, contemporary fiction and poetry, etc.

Orchestra, Choir and Individual Instrument tuition.

Regular instrument practice at home is required to support individual learning and help children develop their musical skills.

Pupils have the option to take formal music qualifications Grades from 1-8 in their instrument (Cello/Violin/Viola) - this can be arranged via their individual instrument teacher.

Using Clay Modelling to reflect gestures and emotion

We explore the rules of one and two point perspective and the drawing of shadows.

Pupils explore creating coloured landscape pictures with both watercolour paints and oil pastels.

Word processing, excel, simple graphics, internet

Dangers and positive uses – simple reference

The history of communications technologies and computing to the present day.

Exploring different recording technologies

Understanding the mathematics and a practical exploration of simple machines.

Pupils explore the impact of inclined planes and shapes on velocity and the nature and principles of levers, wedges, winches, pulleys and screws.

This year pupils study a comprehensive overview of the body.

• Digesetive System

• Nutrition

• Proteins, Fats, Carbahydryates

• Reproductive System

• Nervous System

• Health, Disease and Disorder

• Promoting mental health

• Medicine and managing illness

Linking to Biology and IT we explore the limits of human hearing and explore acoustic properties of different materials and their applications.

We link to Maths and explore the measurement of sound frequencies and to IT to explore different recording technologies.

Pupils have taster sessions from a range of sports from sailing, fencing and tennis, to archery, dodge-ball, rounders and basketball. We make use of expert local instructors and facilities and enjoy new skills and physical exercise.

Activities vary each year depending on pupils focus of interest, the seasons and local opportunities.

Navigation and use of the sextant and other tools to measure the angle of the Earth’s tilt and position of the stars; learning about the Solar System; the Earth’s seasons; history of astronomy and its key figures.

Pupils further develop their woodworking tool skills and explore how wood in different forms and from different sources can be shaped and transformed into useful and beautiful objects.

Students perform dialogue, skits and short plays, often including those that they have contributed to writing themselves, often based on books or other material they have studied across the curriculum.

Students take part in the writing, rehearsal, production and performance of drama on a small scale

They recite a wide range of poetry, including poems and poets of their own preference.

Ballards & Tragedy

Helping young people find inner balance