War

We will enrich our knowledge of this part of World’s history, and examine the causes and effects that the World War had on Europe and the wider world. We also learn how the number of casualties in the war affected Britain and our local community of Barnton, by commemorating those local heroes who fought and died for our freedom.

Quality Text: Private Peaceful & Walter Tull Scrapbook

Our quality text is ‘Private Peaceful’ – a deeply moving portrayal of camaraderie and courage, innocence and brutality, which is told through the eyes of a serving soldier.

English

Poetry: Sonnet

Narrative: Historical

Non-fiction: Recount (Biography) & Informal Letter

Science:
Electricity


Design & Technology
Textiles (Combining Different Fabric Shapes – Christmas Decoration)


Maths:
Number (Fractions) & Measurement (Converting Units)

History:
World War I Day Visit to Local War Memorial


Languages:
In my French House


Essential Skill:
Speaking & Leadership

PSCHE & RSE:
Relationships, Puberty & Reproduction

No Outsiders:
The Island

Computing:
Online Safety & Spreadsheets


Music:
Classroom Jazz 2 (‘Bacharach Anorak’ and ‘Meet The Blues’)


Physical Education:
Football/Judo


Religious Education:
What do Religious and non religious world views believe about equality, justice and fairness?

Enrichment Opportunities:
Day Visit to Safety Central, Day Visit to Local War Memorial, Day Visit to Runcorn Imperial War Museum, KS2 Christmas Production, Anti-Bullying Week, Remembrance Day & Road Safety Week