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We also promote independence within the curriculum with many opportunities to work independently or co-operatively with others. By the end of their time at Whittington we fully expect every child to be well prepared for life at secondary school and we are confident they will be ready to move forward.
Teachers:
Mrs Karen Jones
Mrs Jenny Hargrove
Mrs Rachel Hemmings
Teaching Assistants:
Mrs Jackie Found
Mrs Sue Eardley
Mrs Eileen Larkins
Learning Theme for the Autumn term:
‘Stranded’
Year 5/6 find themselves stranded in
the Amazon rainforest.
During their time there they learn
about the water cycle, the formation of rivers, how to build the best
shelter and learn about the rain forest itself. Will they survive ?
Literacy Themes Autumn term:
Through the themed learning the
children will develop their understanding and have opportunities to
write the following types of writing:
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Discussion Reports
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Informal Letters
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Newspapers
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Instructions
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Non-Chronological Reports
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Explanation
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Narrative
Residential Trip:
February . . .Laches Wood
Year 5/6
also take on the responsibility of being the school secretaries
at lunch time. Answering the phone, taking messages and carrying
out tasks.
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OUR YEAR 5
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An athletics team comprising of
year 5/6 boys and girls competed at Chasetown Sports
College to try to win a place in the country finals. We competed
extremely well and came a credible 5th place. Well done to all
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