1. Physical Education Fundamental movement skills Hockey, Netball and Rugby Science – Earth & Space Describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the sun in the solar system Describe the movement of the moon relative to the Earth Explain why the sun appears to move across the sky when it remains in one place History – The Elizabethan Era Know something of the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1 and her influence Create a timeline Summarise how Britain has had a major influence on world history Computing: Software Development Develop an understanding of the difference between the web and the internet Use some simple HTML tags Identify safe websites Curriculum Year A Spring RE Consider life as a journey Learn about what Hajj is Consider what the Ka’bah is and why Muslims consider it special Consider why Jesus died and rose again Describe similarities between Jesus’ death and resurrection and ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ DT – Cooking / Sewing Create a product and then be able to explain how to improve it (Spanish Omelette) Use cross and running stitch to produce an Easter card Art - Space Draw simple objects and use marks and lines to give a 3 effect Class artist. Look at the paintings and techniques used by Claude Monet Music: Select sounds and resources to create a desired effect. Geography – The Journey of Sir Francis Drake Locate the major countries that Sir Francis Drake visited on his explorations Plan a journey to another place in the world Identify the key physical and human characteristics of these countries and name the major cities Understand more of physical geography: climate, volcanoes and earthquakes Literacy - Cross Curricular Reading Comprehension – how did England influence world history during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1 Create a report about the life of Elizabeth 1 Maths Cross Curricular: Maths linked to distance between planets Planning a journey / data collection / miles to kilometres Significant Period of History (The Elizabethan Era) PSHCE Consider Christian values of Creation and creativity

2. SCHOOL INFORMATION School HOURS 8.55am – 3.15pm HEAD TEACHER Mrs K. Keen CHAIR OF GOVERNING BODY Mrs J. Lazarus SCHOOL ADDRESS Lathom Avenue Warrington WA2 8AL SCHOOL TELEPHONE 01925 632210 Email stanns_primary@warrington.gov.uk Website www.stanns.warrington.dbprimary.com Please let us know as soon as possible if your child is unable to come to school for any reason. SCHOOL DATES School starts back – Wednesday 2 nd September 2015 Holidays Half term- Finish on Friday 23 rd October– Back in school on Monday 2 nd November. 2 nd half term- Finish on Friday 18 th December– Back in school Tuesday 5 th January For all other dates and events please refer to the school newsletter THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR CHILD AT HOME Ensure that your child gets a good nights sleep Ensure that your child has had breakfast before coming to school Encourage your child to read each night and hear them read, asking them questions at least once a week. Write in their reading record. Help your child to learn their times tables in order and mixed up. Ensure your child has completed their my maths homework each week. Help your child to learn the Y5/6 statutory spellings Remember to ask if you have any queries. CULTURAL PATHWAY Author – Michael Morpurgo Composer – Bach Artist – Monet SCHOOL VISITS Stockport Air Raid Shelter ST. ANN’S C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CENTRE Year 6 TEAM Class Teachers Mrs Goulding Mrs Pimblett Teaching Assistants Mrs Williams Mrs Maitland KEY DATES IN THE WEEK Tuesday PE (outdoor and indoor) Please keep PE kit in school Friday Celebration assembly 9:15am in school hall Homework and reading records checked