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Beech, Walnut & Willow

Explore Who, When, Where, and Why of WWII, Important People, Evacuation, Home Front, Rationing, The Blitz, and more through various engaging activities and visits. This curriculum covers multiple subjects like ICT, Music, Design Technology, RE & PSHCE, PE, Science, Art, and English, emphasizing key skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, and physical education. Students will develop a deeper understanding of historical events, practical skills, and academic concepts while actively participating in a range of educational experiences. Parents are encouraged to support their child's learning at home through regular reading, spelling, and times tables practice. The curriculum aims to foster a well-rounded education by integrating subject areas and promoting a holistic approach to learning.

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Beech, Walnut & Willow

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  1. Beech, Walnut & Willow Year 5 & 6

  2. Bombers and The Blitz Key areas of study: • Who, When, Where and Why? • Important People • Evacuation • The Home Front • The Blitz • Rationing

  3. Educational Visits & Visitors • Waltham Abbey Museum ( 10th September ) • The Royal Gunpowder Mills ( 14th October ) • Portals of the Past (tbc)

  4. Other Curriculum Areas ICT Communication Unit • Using a variety of packages to promote a fundraising campaign • Using Excel to calculate costings Music “We’ll Meet Again” Design Technology Air-raid Shelters Making & Selling Biscuits RE & PSHCE Judaism, Prejudice & Persecution PE Football, Dance & Cross Country Science Food Chains Life Cycles Habitats & Adaptation Diet, Exercise & Health The Human Body Micro-organisms Art Propoganda Posters

  5. English • Carrie’s War • Biographies • Persuasive Letters • Instructions and Explanatory Texts Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar New tests (from 2013) for children in Year 6

  6. Maths • Times tables – children and parents have agreed to practice their tables targets at home. Children are working towards certificates as part or our Times Tables Olympics which involves a 3 minute speed test. Finalist – 2s, 5s, 10s Bronze – 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 10s Silver – 6s, 11s Gold – 7s, 8s, 9s, 12s European Champion – All (60 mixed questions) Olympic Champion – All (100 mixed questions) • Calculations policy – this is available on the school website. • Sample SAT questions

  7. Homework • Each weekend your child will receive a piece of English and Maths homework, instructions for which should be in the children’s homework diaries. This will be linked to their work in class. Please support your child in completing this. • Reading – encourage children to read at home as often as possible. If you no longer need to hear your child read (because they are a confident free reader), then please discuss their reading with them. • Spellings – weekly spellings to learn at home. • Times Tables – as previously discussed. • Your child may also occasionally bring work home to finish.

  8. School Journey • This year only Year 6 will be going. The format will remain the same as in previous years. • The blog that followed last year’s trip each day will give you a good idea of what to expect.

  9. School Uniform • All children are expected to wear the appropriate school uniform at all times. • Grey skirt, pinafore, shorts or trousers. • White polo top. • School jumper or cardigan. • Plain black shoes – not trainers, no heels. • No make-up of any kind is allowed in school and should be removed.

  10. PE Kit • Your child should have the appropriate kit in school every day, in a named drawstring bag. Plimsolls/trainers A change of socks White school t-shirt Green shorts Jewellery should not be worn. However, studs may be worn immediately after piercing, but covered with the child’s own micropore tape. They should then be removed prior to PE.

  11. Water and Snacks • Children should bring in a named water bottle to keep in the classroom for drinks during lesson time. • Healthy snacks may be brought in to be eaten at break times.

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