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Welcome to Oak Class

Year 5 and Year 6

Mr Carr, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Green and Mrs Longden

Spring Term

Our recent London trip was a huge success and a fantastic experience for everyone involved. The children had an exciting and memorable day exploring the capital and seeing some of London’s most famous landmarks.

Highlights of the trip included a visit to Parliament, where pupils learnt more about how the UK government works, followed by a ride on the London Eye, giving everyone incredible views across the city. Along the way, there was plenty of sightseeing and excitement as the children spotted well-known landmarks.

After a busy day of exploring, the children finished the trip with a well-earned McDonald’s tea, which was definitely a popular part of the day! Even Mrs Green had a chance to kick her feet up and relax – and we’ve got a photo to prove it.

The children were a credit to the school throughout the trip and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A big thank you to the staff who helped make the day run so smoothly.

 

Class Trip

Oak Class recently enjoyed a fantastic visit to Todmorden High School last Thursday, where they had the opportunity to experience a pop-up planetarium. The immersive session gave the children an exciting insight into space, as they explored planets, stars and the wider solar system in a fun and interactive way.

The visit supported the children’s learning in science, helping them to develop their understanding of space while sparking curiosity and enthusiasm. The realistic visuals and engaging presentation captured the children’s attention and brought their classroom learning to life.

Oak Class were a credit to the school throughout the visit, showing excellent behaviour and asking thoughtful questions. It was a memorable experience that inspired awe and wonder and will continue to support learning back in the classroom.

 

Please see the document below for an overview of the learning taking place in Oak Class for Autumn 2:

 
Pilgrimage to St Mary's Church
 
As part of the Jubilee Year, we went on a pilgrimage to St Mary’s Church. Fr Theo helped us deepen our understanding of the Jubilee Year. Fr David created a great quiz that encouraged us to explore the church and its history. At the end of our visit, Fr Theo gave a blessing. We are very grateful to both Fr David and Fr Theo for making us feel so welcome.

Visit to Turf Moor
 
We have had some fantastic PE sessions led by Burnley FC this term. To build on our learning, we also visited Turf Moor. We explored the club’s rich history and discovered how the stadium has developed over time. We had an excellent guided tour of the ground.
 
 
Resilience Workshop
 
We had a wonderful time taking part in a resilience creative workshop by the Calderdale MHST team. 

Trip to London
 
In the Autumn term, Year 6 went to London to visit the Houses of Parliament. When we arrived in London, we travelled by London Underground to Buckingham Palace. We then walked down The Mall and Whitehall to see various sights in London. We stopped for some time in Parliament Square and went to see Westminster Abbey before visiting the Education Centre at the Houses of Parliament. It was a fantastic day that both the children and adults enjoyed. 

Class Novel

We have recently finished reading Holes by Louis Sachar, a story the children have enjoyed. It has led to great discussions and excitement during our class story time. We are now looking forward to choosing our next class novel and continuing our reading adventure together. 

Trip to the Etihad Stadium

We had a wonderful trip to the Etihad Stadium. As part of the trip, we had a tour of the stadium and a workshop, which explored a day in the life of a footballer. 

World War II Day

To celebrate our work in history on World War II, Mrs Whitehead planned a World War II day. In the morning, the children imagined they were evacuees and had to work in pairs to make decisions to reach safety. They worked with Mrs Longden to learn about rationing. In the afternoon, Music for the Many shared some World War II songs. We also spent time looking at morse codes and completed some code breaking activities. A highlight of the afternoon was the World War II stew made by Ms Rudman.

Macbeth 

We have enjoyed reading and studying an adapted version of Macbeth. As a class, we completed reading, drama and writing activities. The children finished their work on Macbeth by writing a playscript set after the original play. The general plot of the play is that the ghost of Macbeth visits the ageing king, Malcolm. Macbeth warns Malcolm of the final prophecy of the Witches that Banquo's son will be king. 

Some photos from some of the drama work completed: 

Primary Mathematics Challenge (Bonus Round)

Some of the children in Year 6 completed the Primary Mathematics Challenge Bonus Round. These children achieved above 20/25 on the Primary Mathematics Challenge and therefore were invited to take part in the Bonus Round. 

 

Voices for Equality (Year 6)

At the start of the Summer term, Year 6 (2024) took part in a programme called Voices for Equality. Over two days, the children learnt about the inspiring life and work of Anne Frank through readings and video extracts from her diary. 

The children also explored contemporary and historical forms of prejudice and discrimination. They reflected on the dangers if these views are left unchallenged. 

The children have now planned an assembly and workshops to share their learning with the rest of the school. 

Following the programme, we are very pleased to share that we now have a Year 6 student as an Anne Frank Ambassador. The role of an Anne Frank Ambassador is to work towards a world free from prejudice, inspired by the life and work of Anne Frank.