Rowan Class (Year 5)
Adults in Rowan Class
Rowan Class Staff (ID 2309)
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Mr WilsonClass Teacher
Mr Wilson
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Mrs JonesSupport Staff
Mrs Jones
Class reminders
What will your child need?
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| Reading book |  |
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Children need to have their reading book in school every day and Boom Reader will be checked on a Monday morning. |
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The children will have a class teacher sport lesson on a Wednesday and will have a lesson with sports coaches on a Friday. Please can the children wear their PE kit to school on these days and remember a PE hoody and tracksuit trousers or leggings for colder weather days. |
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Children will need appropriate outdoor clothing for forest school which covers their arms and legs in terms 2, 4 and 6. | ||||
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Children should only have water in their bottles – no juice, squash or fizzy. Water bottles should be taken home daily to be washed out and re-filled. |
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Morning snack should be fresh or dried fruit/vegetables only please – no fruit winders etc. |
Reading & Home Learning
Children should be reading five times a week at home to support their reading progression. This will also boost their self-esteem and love of reading. We will be checking Boom Reader on a Monday morning, but they need to bring their reading books into school every day.
Communication & permissions
| Seesaw |
Please make sure you are signed up to Seesaw. If you are not yet signed up, please contact the school office. We use Seesaw as a communication tool and digital portfolio that allows you to have a personalised window into your child’s time at school. The class teacher and your child can document any learning so that it can be shared, supported and celebrated. |
| Permissions | Please ensure you have informed the Admin team if you do not wish your child to appear in photographs on our website or one our school Facebook page. |
Recommended Reads
Rowan Class Learning Journey - Term 1
In Rowan Class, we will be learning how to identify and locate different countries around the world.
In Art, we will create abstract landscapes using subtractive drawing.
In Design Technology, we will be exploring ‘Why our diets are so different’.
Rowan Class Learning Journey - Term 2
In Term 2, we will be learning about Ancient Greek Civilisation.
In Art, we will be using a variety of inks and paints to create our own prints.
In DT, we will be exploring different systems used outside to keep ourselves safe on the road.
Rowan Class Learning Journey - Term 3
In Term 3, we will be using a variety of textiles and fabrics to design and make our own collages. In Geography, we will be learning how to read four and six digit grid references. In Textiles (DT), we will be testing which type of fabric is ideal for designing and making a lunch bag.
Rowan Class Learning Journey - Term 4
In Term 4, we will be using a variety of techniques to make a class pot. In Computing, we will be finding out about how to spot fake information online and how to refuse and report it. In DT, we will be cooking a variety of different foods across the term such as summer rolls, stir-fry and bombay potatoes.
Rowan Class Learning Journey - Term 5
In Term 5, we will be using a variety of techniques to make a clay pot. In History, we will be learning about the Ancient Mayan civilization. We will find out about some of the most significant events in Mayan history and we will also find out about the city states and what they were like.
Term 5 Learning SummaryRowan Class Learning Journey - Term 6
In Term 6, we will be exploring a range of effects which can be achieved using water colour paint. Then we will create a bank of effects and select from these to make specific marks. In DT, we will look at a range of ways that frames are reinforced to make them stable. We will identify joints and supports and create a model shelter based on our learning.