SUMMER TERM GREAT OAKS

Standards Attainment Tests Timetable Monday 11th May English Reading Test L3-5 Tuesday 12th May Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar L3-5 Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar L3-5 Wednesday 13th May Mental Maths L3-5 Maths paper 1 L3-5 Thursday 14th May Maths paper 2 L3-5 Maths paper 1 L6 Maths paper 2 L6 Friday 15th May No tests

LIFE AFTER SATS

SUMMER TERM English Authors and text, Historical stories, Nonsense poems, Extending narratives and a study of Shakespearean play. Mathematics   As always, we will cover each domain of the national curriculum. Maths in motion has proved to be a huge success which we will continue to include into our maths sessions. Science Reversible and Irreversible reactions: investigating observational changes and chemical changes; Light: Identify sources of light and investigate light reflection & refraction, why white light is made of many colours & the speed of light.

SUMMER TERM Computing Select, use and combine a variety of software to accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information. History The topic will introduce and inform children about the rich history of Chesham and other surrounding areas. Religious Education The two big questions we will be posing and discussing this term are: Can we know what God is like? and Does it matter what we believe about Creation? Physical Education There will be two sessions each week: As the weather improves more of our PE will be outside and will include team games and athletics. Art and DT This term we will be creating a DT project which will reflect our topic on local history. Personal, Social and Health Education We will continue with this child-led initiative on ‘Save the bees’ which ‘Go-Givers Make a Difference’ initiative . In addition, Affinity Water will be helping the children to conduct a water survey in school raising their awareness of water usage and its implications. P4C Year 6 will also be debating and discussing philosophical questions under the premise of Philosophy for Children (P4C). French Recognise and say the names of common pets. To write and read texts about animals in their habitats.

Upcoming events Visit from Affinity Water Visit from Go-Givers leader - Bee project French Café – outdoor pool Visit from Chesham museum education officer County leavers service Hawridge and Cholesbury Leavers service End of year performance

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Date Time Event 6th May 7.30pm Isle of Wight residential meeting 22nd May 8.30 – 9.30 am Mastery Maths – the new curriculum 5th June 8.30 – 9.30 Sex and Relationship parent forum 29th June - 3rd July RESIDENTIAL 7th July All Day Transition day TBC 20th July 2pm Leavers service