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T: 01582 523 000 F: 01582 523 010W: www.vale.barnfield.ac.uk E: admissions@vale.barnfield.ac.uk

Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QP

Part of the Barnfield Federationwww.barnfield.ac.uk

Barnfield Vale academyProspectus

ContentsWelcome from the Principal .................................................... 4

Care for your child .................................................................... 5

The School Day ......................................................................... 6

Inclusion .................................................................................... 7

Uniform .................................................................................... 10

Early Years Foundation Stage ................................................ 11

Reception ................................................................................ 13

Teaching & Learning (Years 1-8)............................................. 17

Curriculum, Trips, School Clubs & Homework

Year 1 ....................................................................................... 19

Year 2 ....................................................................................... 22

Year 3 ....................................................................................... 25

Year 4 ....................................................................................... 28

Year 5 ....................................................................................... 31

Year 6 ....................................................................................... 34

Communication with Parents ................................................ 37

School Meals ........................................................................... 38

Free School Meals .................................................................. 38

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ContentsWelcome from the Principal .................................................... 4

Care for your child .................................................................... 5

The School Day ......................................................................... 6

Inclusion .................................................................................... 7

Uniform .................................................................................... 10

Early Years Foundation Stage ................................................ 11

Reception ................................................................................ 13

Teaching & Learning (Years 1-8)............................................. 17

Curriculum, Trips, School Clubs & Homework

Year 1 ....................................................................................... 19

Year 2 ....................................................................................... 22

Year 3 ....................................................................................... 25

Year 4 ....................................................................................... 28

Year 5 ....................................................................................... 31

Year 6 ....................................................................................... 34

Communication with Parents ................................................ 37

School Meals ........................................................................... 38

Free School Meals .................................................................. 38

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Welcome to Barnfield Vale AcademyWelcome to the Barnfield Vale Academy. We are delighted that you have decided to come and look around our school.

Here at the academy we pride ourselves on delivering high quality learning experiences for every one of our students within a well-resourced, purpose built environment. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is enriched with numerous visits, visitors and residential trips. Our extensive ground enables us to offer your child a vast range of sporting opportunities. We successfully participate in local and county sports competitions as well as providing additional physical education experiences such as swimming, self- defence, scootability, bikeability and keep fit classes.

As part of the Barnfield Federation we

are able to provide your child with seamless progression opportunities to the Barnfield secondary academies and Sixth Form.During our recent Ofsted inspection (September 2014) 100% of our parent replies stated that they would recommend the Barnfield Vale Academy and were very satisfied with the progress their child was making.We are incredibly proud of our school and the pupils who we work with. We firmly believe that we provide a wide range of experiences designed to develop each of our children into happy, interested and ambitious individuals. Rebekah HowePrincipal

NB. Our full Ofsted report will be available for you to read on our website as soon as it is released.

Care for your childBefore-School Club - Early BirdsThe Barnfield Early Birds club will operate from 7.45 – 8.45 every morning. Children from Reception to Year 4 are welcome to attend the club which will be held in the dining hall every morning and entrance will be via the external door to the dining hall, left of the main entrance. If your child has breakfast before they come to Early Birds, then the cost of this club is just £1 a day. For £2 a day we can provide your child with cereal, toast and a drink. If you need this facility each morning, then we are throwing a morning in for free every week.The club will be staffed by a minimum of two adults (dependent on numbers), who will supervise the children and organise a range of activities for the children to enjoy. Please see the Early Birds information sheet for further details.

7.45 – 8.45 a.m. Early Birds OnlyReception to Year 4

With BreakfastReception to Year 4

Years 5 - 8

Monday – Friday £1 per day £2 per day Cost of breakfast purchases only

If in attendance every morning

£4 £8 Cost of breakfast purchases only

After-School Club - Barnfield Fun Club (BFC)The Barnfield Fun Club will be open from 3.15 – 5.30 each day for those children attending Barnfield Vale Academy in Reception to Year 6. The club will be situated in the refurbished Early Years and KS1 block which has all its own facilities and an entrance from Wilbury Drive, at the side of the Academy.The club will be staffed by a minimum of two adults (dependent on numbers), who will supervise the children and organise a range of activities for the children to enjoy. There will be a snack and drink available, so that their tea or evening meal is not spoilt!Please see the BFC information sheet for further details.

After-School Child CareMonday - Friday

3.15 – 4.15pm £2.00

3.15 – 4.45pm £3.00

3.15 – 5.15pm £4.00

3.15 – 5.30pm £4.50

5 days a week from 3.15 – 5.30pm£20.00 per week

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Welcome to Barnfield Vale AcademyWelcome to the Barnfield Vale Academy. We are delighted that you have decided to come and look around our school.

Here at the academy we pride ourselves on delivering high quality learning experiences for every one of our students within a well-resourced, purpose built environment. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is enriched with numerous visits, visitors and residential trips. Our extensive ground enables us to offer your child a vast range of sporting opportunities. We successfully participate in local and county sports competitions as well as providing additional physical education experiences such as swimming, self- defence, scootability, bikeability and keep fit classes.

As part of the Barnfield Federation we

are able to provide your child with seamless progression opportunities to the Barnfield secondary academies and Sixth Form.During our recent Ofsted inspection (September 2014) 100% of our parent replies stated that they would recommend the Barnfield Vale Academy and were very satisfied with the progress their child was making.We are incredibly proud of our school and the pupils who we work with. We firmly believe that we provide a wide range of experiences designed to develop each of our children into happy, interested and ambitious individuals. Rebekah HowePrincipal

NB. Our full Ofsted report will be available for you to read on our website as soon as it is released.

Care for your childBefore-School Club - Early BirdsThe Barnfield Early Birds club will operate from 7.45 – 8.45 every morning. Children from Reception to Year 4 are welcome to attend the club which will be held in the dining hall every morning and entrance will be via the external door to the dining hall, left of the main entrance. If your child has breakfast before they come to Early Birds, then the cost of this club is just £1 a day. For £2 a day we can provide your child with cereal, toast and a drink. If you need this facility each morning, then we are throwing a morning in for free every week.The club will be staffed by a minimum of two adults (dependent on numbers), who will supervise the children and organise a range of activities for the children to enjoy. Please see the Early Birds information sheet for further details.

7.45 – 8.45 a.m. Early Birds OnlyReception to Year 4

With BreakfastReception to Year 4

Years 5 - 8

Monday – Friday £1 per day £2 per day Cost of breakfast purchases only

If in attendance every morning

£4 £8 Cost of breakfast purchases only

After-School Club - Barnfield Fun Club (BFC)The Barnfield Fun Club will be open from 3.15 – 5.30 each day for those children attending Barnfield Vale Academy in Reception to Year 6. The club will be situated in the refurbished Early Years and KS1 block which has all its own facilities and an entrance from Wilbury Drive, at the side of the Academy.The club will be staffed by a minimum of two adults (dependent on numbers), who will supervise the children and organise a range of activities for the children to enjoy. There will be a snack and drink available, so that their tea or evening meal is not spoilt!Please see the BFC information sheet for further details.

After-School Child CareMonday - Friday

3.15 – 4.15pm £2.00

3.15 – 4.45pm £3.00

3.15 – 5.15pm £4.00

3.15 – 5.30pm £4.50

5 days a week from 3.15 – 5.30pm£20.00 per week

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The School DayStart Time Break Lunch Finish

Time

Reception 8.55(doors open 8.45)

11.30 - 12.30 15.15

Year 1 8.55(doors open 8.45)

11.30 - 12.30 15.15

Year 2 8.55(doors open 8.45)

10.35 - 10.55 12.00 - 1.00 15.15

KS2 8.45 10.40 - 10.55 12.15 - 1.00 15.15

KS3 8.45 10.50 - 11.05 1.00 - 1.45 15.15

NB; Arrangements for the end of day will be in place, to bring those lower key stage 2 children with younger siblings to meet their parents/carers at the Early Years/Key Stage 1 playground/exit area

InclusionBarnfield Vale Academy is committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education to all. We believe that every child matters and all pupils have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum, integrated into all aspects of academy life. We ensure that pupils of all abilities have the opportunity to flourish.

The Sub The ‘Sub’ (Support Block) is a dedicated separate building where pupils receive appropriate support and advice from fully trained and qualified staff.

Cognition and Learning Barnfield Vale has a large learning support team who work to support children with Special Educational Needs both in and out of the classroom and the Sub has a room dedicated to providing 1:1 or small group support away from their usual class environment. This room is fully resourced with the latest technology to support pupils’ needs.

Behaviour The Sub is also able to provide support for those children whose behaviour has been deemed as unacceptable. To ensure that pupils are able to remain focussed and continue to learn it is sometimes necessary to withdraw the child from his/her peers for a set period of time. A number of isolated work stations are set up and appropriate work and support is provided by staff. Social and Emotional Support A further room in the Sub is dedicated to nurture support and general tlc

(tender loving care!) for our pupils. There are a huge range of emotions experienced by our children in and out of the Academy, all of which have an impact on their mental well-being and the quality and their ability to learn. Staff are able to guide children through situations that are emotionally challenging and help to equip them with skills to enable them to cope better when the difficult times come along. They aim to make children’s time in the Academy more enjoyable and improve their learning. There are also many clubs available at lunchtimes including ‘social club’ which is the perfect place to make new friends.The Sub has the resources to provide breakfast for pupils who might benefit from nurture time before going into class in the morning. Sometimes pupils will visit this room as a reward for hard work or achieving targets e.g. class pupil of the week. On these occasions they might be provided with a hot chocolate and a biscuit.

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The School DayStart Time Break Lunch Finish

Time

Reception 8.55(doors open 8.45)

11.30 - 12.30 15.15

Year 1 8.55(doors open 8.45)

11.30 - 12.30 15.15

Year 2 8.55(doors open 8.45)

10.35 - 10.55 12.00 - 1.00 15.15

KS2 8.45 10.40 - 10.55 12.15 - 1.00 15.15

KS3 8.45 10.50 - 11.05 1.00 - 1.45 15.15

NB; Arrangements for the end of day will be in place, to bring those lower key stage 2 children with younger siblings to meet their parents/carers at the Early Years/Key Stage 1 playground/exit area

InclusionBarnfield Vale Academy is committed to providing an appropriate and high quality education to all. We believe that every child matters and all pupils have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum, integrated into all aspects of academy life. We ensure that pupils of all abilities have the opportunity to flourish.

The Sub The ‘Sub’ (Support Block) is a dedicated separate building where pupils receive appropriate support and advice from fully trained and qualified staff.

Cognition and Learning Barnfield Vale has a large learning support team who work to support children with Special Educational Needs both in and out of the classroom and the Sub has a room dedicated to providing 1:1 or small group support away from their usual class environment. This room is fully resourced with the latest technology to support pupils’ needs.

Behaviour The Sub is also able to provide support for those children whose behaviour has been deemed as unacceptable. To ensure that pupils are able to remain focussed and continue to learn it is sometimes necessary to withdraw the child from his/her peers for a set period of time. A number of isolated work stations are set up and appropriate work and support is provided by staff. Social and Emotional Support A further room in the Sub is dedicated to nurture support and general tlc

(tender loving care!) for our pupils. There are a huge range of emotions experienced by our children in and out of the Academy, all of which have an impact on their mental well-being and the quality and their ability to learn. Staff are able to guide children through situations that are emotionally challenging and help to equip them with skills to enable them to cope better when the difficult times come along. They aim to make children’s time in the Academy more enjoyable and improve their learning. There are also many clubs available at lunchtimes including ‘social club’ which is the perfect place to make new friends.The Sub has the resources to provide breakfast for pupils who might benefit from nurture time before going into class in the morning. Sometimes pupils will visit this room as a reward for hard work or achieving targets e.g. class pupil of the week. On these occasions they might be provided with a hot chocolate and a biscuit.

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Gifted and Talented We use a range of strategies to identify more able and very able children. The provision for Gifted and Talented pupils is the responsibility of every class teacher and their plans identify how pupils’ needs will be met. In addition to normal lessons the Academy will also seek to provide extra-curriculum and learning experiences when possible including:• A range of extra-curricular activities

to develop their particular talents, e.g. sport, music, art.

• Access to centrally provided activities e.g. Children’s University

• Specially organised visitors & trips• Competition opportunities• Enrichment activity opportunities

English as an Additional Language Many pupils in our Academy are literate to varying degrees, in a language, other than English. These children may have different levels of English, ranging from initial learners to those functioning at a higher level of literacy skills. Pupils with English as an Additional Language, are identified when they join our Academy and an initial assessment will be carried out to measure the pupil’s current level of language to enabling us to ensure that appropriate support is provided.

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Gifted and Talented We use a range of strategies to identify more able and very able children. The provision for Gifted and Talented pupils is the responsibility of every class teacher and their plans identify how pupils’ needs will be met. In addition to normal lessons the Academy will also seek to provide extra-curriculum and learning experiences when possible including:• A range of extra-curricular activities

to develop their particular talents, e.g. sport, music, art.

• Access to centrally provided activities e.g. Children’s University

• Specially organised visitors & trips• Competition opportunities• Enrichment activity opportunities

English as an Additional Language Many pupils in our Academy are literate to varying degrees, in a language, other than English. These children may have different levels of English, ranging from initial learners to those functioning at a higher level of literacy skills. Pupils with English as an Additional Language, are identified when they join our Academy and an initial assessment will be carried out to measure the pupil’s current level of language to enabling us to ensure that appropriate support is provided.

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UniformWe are very proud of our Academy uniform. Our children feel comfortable in both academic lessons as well more physical classes where an alternative kit is required. We expect our children to dress in full uniform at all times and find that by feeling smart, inclusive and prepared for lessons they perform better and take pride in representing our Academy. Further details on where to purchase all items of the Academy uniform and branded goods can be obtained from Reception or on our website.

Early Years Foundation StageThe Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum will be a topic based, creative curriculum covering a number of key areas:

• Literacy Development involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to learn to read and write. Children are given access to a wide range of reading materials (books, poems, and other written materials) to ignite their interest. We also include specific phonics, reading, writing, spelling and handwriting sessions, re-enforcing and placing a high importance on basic skills.

• Mathematics involves providing children with opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems; and to describe shapes, spaces, and measures.

•Communication and Language Development involves giving children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations.

• Physical Development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children

must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and be encouraged to make healthy food choices.

•Understanding the World involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.

• Expressive Art and Design involves enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.

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UniformWe are very proud of our Academy uniform. Our children feel comfortable in both academic lessons as well more physical classes where an alternative kit is required. We expect our children to dress in full uniform at all times and find that by feeling smart, inclusive and prepared for lessons they perform better and take pride in representing our Academy. Further details on where to purchase all items of the Academy uniform and branded goods can be obtained from Reception or on our website.

Early Years Foundation StageThe Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum will be a topic based, creative curriculum covering a number of key areas:

• Literacy Development involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to learn to read and write. Children are given access to a wide range of reading materials (books, poems, and other written materials) to ignite their interest. We also include specific phonics, reading, writing, spelling and handwriting sessions, re-enforcing and placing a high importance on basic skills.

• Mathematics involves providing children with opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems; and to describe shapes, spaces, and measures.

•Communication and Language Development involves giving children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations.

• Physical Development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children

must also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and be encouraged to make healthy food choices.

•Understanding the World involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.

• Expressive Art and Design involves enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.

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ReceptionCurriculum Overview

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Topic Magical Me Dinosaurs SpaceTails, Whiskers,

Scales and Wings

People Who Help us

Pirates Ahoy and Under

the Sea

Personal, Social and Emotional

Development

•SpecialHands•Talkabouttheirspecial items•Celebrations•Howdowecarefor ourselves and others?•Cleaningourteeth•Howdowegrow?•Weddingsindifferent cultures•Allaboutmesand jars

•FireworkSafety•Takingcareofliving things•Whatdoesextinct mean?•Friendshipsandworking together

•Feelingaboutmonster and Aliens•Differencebetween what we need and want•Packacasefor space

•FearsofAnimals•Howmotherslook after their babies?•Howdoanimalskeep warm?•GuesshowmuchI love you

•Talkaboutwhohelps us•Howdopeoplehelp us?•Goodandbadfoods•Rightandwrong choices•Roleplay

•Howdowe breathe underwater?•WaterSafety

Physical Development

•Games•BallControl•MovementBased•BikeRiding•TeamGames•PartyGames

•RocketDance(fireworks)•Gymnastics•ChoppingandPeeling Fruit and Vegetables•DinosaurStomp•Playdough•Dinosaureggs•Climbingandriding Christmas Baking

•Pantsobstacle course•SpacemanDance•Swimming

•Gymnastics•FunkyMonkeyDance•Cowgirl/boydance•BearHunt•DogAgilitycourse

•Gymnastics–our body•Tyrerollingandladder climbing (fireman)•Followingdirections (paramedic)•Healthyeating(doctors/dentist)•Healthybodies

•PirateGames•Corkboatraces•OrigamiBoats•DiggingforTreasure•UndertheseaDance

Communication and Language

•Rhymingwords•Sharetheirspecial boxes

•Whatdoweknow about dinosaurs?•Dinosaurpronunciation•Describeand name your dinosaur•BrainBuilders•ChristmasPlay,performance

•BrainBuilders•Whydidtheychoose each planet?

•BrainBuilders•FavouriteAnimaltoy•Adjectives•Rhymingwords

•WhoamI?•Describingservices persons•WhenIamolder….•BrainBuilders

•BrainBuilders

Literacy

•PhonicsAssessment•Createaphotobook•Listwriting(what do we need to care for our animals?)•FamilyTrees•WeddingInvites

•Dinosaursyllables•Dinosaurprofile•Writingdinosaurnames•ChristmasLists•ChristmasCards

•Thoughts,feelings and speech bubbles•Rhymingstories •Whatevernext•UnaidedWriting – list of things to take to the moon

•Retellingthestory•Applyingphonicknowledge•Adjectives•FarmerDuck•BearHunt

•Writinghowindividuals help us•Instructionsonhow to use tools and equipment•WheredoIlive and letter writing•Postcardsandtrip to post box•Classvisitorsthank you cards

•Invitestoourtreasure hunt/party•Messageinabottle

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ReceptionCurriculum Overview

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Topic Magical Me Dinosaurs SpaceTails, Whiskers,

Scales and Wings

People Who Help us

Pirates Ahoy and Under

the Sea

Personal, Social and Emotional

Development

•SpecialHands•Talkabouttheirspecial items•Celebrations•Howdowecarefor ourselves and others?•Cleaningourteeth•Howdowegrow?•Weddingsindifferent cultures•Allaboutmesand jars

•FireworkSafety•Takingcareofliving things•Whatdoesextinct mean?•Friendshipsandworking together

•Feelingaboutmonster and Aliens•Differencebetween what we need and want•Packacasefor space

•FearsofAnimals•Howmotherslook after their babies?•Howdoanimalskeep warm?•GuesshowmuchI love you

•Talkaboutwhohelps us•Howdopeoplehelp us?•Goodandbadfoods•Rightandwrong choices•Roleplay

•Howdowe breathe underwater?•WaterSafety

Physical Development

•Games•BallControl•MovementBased•BikeRiding•TeamGames•PartyGames

•RocketDance(fireworks)•Gymnastics•ChoppingandPeeling Fruit and Vegetables•DinosaurStomp•Playdough•Dinosaureggs•Climbingandriding Christmas Baking

•Pantsobstacle course•SpacemanDance•Swimming

•Gymnastics•FunkyMonkeyDance•Cowgirl/boydance•BearHunt•DogAgilitycourse

•Gymnastics–our body•Tyrerollingandladder climbing (fireman)•Followingdirections (paramedic)•Healthyeating(doctors/dentist)•Healthybodies

•PirateGames•Corkboatraces•OrigamiBoats•DiggingforTreasure•UndertheseaDance

Communication and Language

•Rhymingwords•Sharetheirspecial boxes

•Whatdoweknow about dinosaurs?•Dinosaurpronunciation•Describeand name your dinosaur•BrainBuilders•ChristmasPlay,performance

•BrainBuilders•Whydidtheychoose each planet?

•BrainBuilders•FavouriteAnimaltoy•Adjectives•Rhymingwords

•WhoamI?•Describingservices persons•WhenIamolder….•BrainBuilders

•BrainBuilders

Literacy

•PhonicsAssessment•Createaphotobook•Listwriting(what do we need to care for our animals?)•FamilyTrees•WeddingInvites

•Dinosaursyllables•Dinosaurprofile•Writingdinosaurnames•ChristmasLists•ChristmasCards

•Thoughts,feelings and speech bubbles•Rhymingstories •Whatevernext•UnaidedWriting – list of things to take to the moon

•Retellingthestory•Applyingphonicknowledge•Adjectives•FarmerDuck•BearHunt

•Writinghowindividuals help us•Instructionsonhow to use tools and equipment•WheredoIlive and letter writing•Postcardsandtrip to post box•Classvisitorsthank you cards

•Invitestoourtreasure hunt/party•Messageinabottle

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Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Topic Magical Me Dinosaurs SpaceTails, Whiskers,

Scales and Wings

People Who Help us

Pirates Ahoy and Under

the Sea

Mathematics

•Orderingbyheight/weight and age•Daysoftheweek•Monthsoftheyear•Numberrecognition•Orderingnumbers•Countingobjects 1:1•Tellingthetime

•Orderingdinosaur numbers•Sortingdinosaurs by size•Weighingand ordering by weight•Usinglanguageof measure•Measuringdinosaurs•Co-ordinatesmap•Estimateand count mini dinosaurs

•Countingin2’s (pairs)•OrderingNumbers•1more/less•Addingandsubtracting•2Dand3Drockets•Weighing

•Symmetry•Sorting•Countingto10/20•NumberRecognition•Temperature•Measuring•Weighing•2Dshapes•DoublingandHalving

•Sequencing•Measuresand measuring vocabulary•Co-ordinates•Countingteeth•Giantdominoes•Estimatingamounts

•Moneyandcoin Value•TimerChallenge•Time•NumberOrdering and recognition•Doublingandhaving•Addingandsubtracting•Countingon•2Dand3Dshapes

Knowledge of the World

•Celebrations•Howdowegrow?•Weddingsindifferent cultures•Namingbodyparts•Howmanyteethdo we have?•Skintones•Fingerprints(what makes us different?)•X-rays•Whatdoglassesdo?•Skeltonmatching game (ICT)

•Whatdoesextinct mean?•Dinosaurfacts•Herbivore,carnivore or omnivore •Mint/cokevolcanoes experiment•Dinosaurfossilsand bone hunt

•Whohasbeen to the moon?•Discussionabout Aliens•Hot/coldplanets•ICT•Rocketlaunch•Moonbuggies

•Cooking•Wheredoanimals live?•Howdoanimalskeep warm?•Habitats•Minibeasthunt

•Followingmaps and using clues•Wheredowefind different services in our town•Uniforms•Analysingfinger prints•Useofcomputer systems•Loggingourselves on•Selectingcomputer software for a purpose

•FloatingandSinking•FamousPirates•TastingSeafood•Partsoftheship•Undertheseapictures using paint

Expressive Arts and Design

•Mixingskintones•Facebiscuits•Designandmake a birthday card•MakingGuineapigs•Clayhands•Saridesign•Bouquetmaking

•Makeyourowndinosaur•Dinosaureggs•Makeavolcano•SplitpindinosaurChristmas Art

•Designownunderpants•Designhot/cold planets•MakingAliens•Designandmake a rocket for Barney•Usingmusicto take us on a space journey•TiedyePlanets

•Minibeastframes•Planting•PenguinPuppets•WoodworkGiraffes•Camouflage•AnimalMasks•AnimalPompoms•Buildingacave

•Junkmodellingvehicles•Cleaningteethand toothbrush song•Fingerprintpictures

•PirateFlags•JunkModelling boats•SaltDoughCreatures•StuffedSeaCreatures

Enrichment Wedding dayGulliver’s Land, Dinosaur Park

Picnic on the Moon

Mead Open FarmFire and Police Service Visit

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Reception TopicsDuring your child’s time in Reception they will be covering a different topic every half term to assist with their learning. The topics your child will be following this academic year are:

Terms Topics

Autumn 1 Magical Me

Autumn 2 Dinosaurs

Spring 1 Space

Spring 2 Tails, Whiskers, Scales and Wings

Summer 1 People Who Help Us

Summer 2 Pirates Ahoy & Under the Sea

The Curriculum Overview for Year is included for your information. We will be sending out reminder letters towards the end of the term to let you know which topic your child will be covering in the next term. These letters will also have a part for you to fill out with your child, providing us with information on what your child would like to learn about the topic and what their particular interests are.

Reception Day Visits/Enrichment/TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Wedding Day At School -

Autumn 2 Dinosaur Visit At School £10

Magic Dave At School -

Pantomime Coach £15.00

Spring 1 Picnic on the Moon At School -

Spring 2 Mead Open Farm Mini-bus -

Summer 1 Emergency Services – Fire Station Visit

Mini-bus -

Summer 2 Pirates and Mermaids Party At School -

London Sealife Centre Coach £17.00

There will be a number of other events and activities that you and your child will be invited to attend – please see the prospectus for further details.

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Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Topic Magical Me Dinosaurs SpaceTails, Whiskers,

Scales and Wings

People Who Help us

Pirates Ahoy and Under

the Sea

Mathematics

•Orderingbyheight/weight and age•Daysoftheweek•Monthsoftheyear•Numberrecognition•Orderingnumbers•Countingobjects 1:1•Tellingthetime

•Orderingdinosaur numbers•Sortingdinosaurs by size•Weighingand ordering by weight•Usinglanguageof measure•Measuringdinosaurs•Co-ordinatesmap•Estimateand count mini dinosaurs

•Countingin2’s (pairs)•OrderingNumbers•1more/less•Addingandsubtracting•2Dand3Drockets•Weighing

•Symmetry•Sorting•Countingto10/20•NumberRecognition•Temperature•Measuring•Weighing•2Dshapes•DoublingandHalving

•Sequencing•Measuresand measuring vocabulary•Co-ordinates•Countingteeth•Giantdominoes•Estimatingamounts

•Moneyandcoin Value•TimerChallenge•Time•NumberOrdering and recognition•Doublingandhaving•Addingandsubtracting•Countingon•2Dand3Dshapes

Knowledge of the World

•Celebrations•Howdowegrow?•Weddingsindifferent cultures•Namingbodyparts•Howmanyteethdo we have?•Skintones•Fingerprints(what makes us different?)•X-rays•Whatdoglassesdo?•Skeltonmatching game (ICT)

•Whatdoesextinct mean?•Dinosaurfacts•Herbivore,carnivore or omnivore •Mint/cokevolcanoes experiment•Dinosaurfossilsand bone hunt

•Whohasbeen to the moon?•Discussionabout Aliens•Hot/coldplanets•ICT•Rocketlaunch•Moonbuggies

•Cooking•Wheredoanimals live?•Howdoanimalskeep warm?•Habitats•Minibeasthunt

•Followingmaps and using clues•Wheredowefind different services in our town•Uniforms•Analysingfinger prints•Useofcomputer systems•Loggingourselves on•Selectingcomputer software for a purpose

•FloatingandSinking•FamousPirates•TastingSeafood•Partsoftheship•Undertheseapictures using paint

Expressive Arts and Design

•Mixingskintones•Facebiscuits•Designandmake a birthday card•MakingGuineapigs•Clayhands•Saridesign•Bouquetmaking

•Makeyourowndinosaur•Dinosaureggs•Makeavolcano•SplitpindinosaurChristmas Art

•Designownunderpants•Designhot/cold planets•MakingAliens•Designandmake a rocket for Barney•Usingmusicto take us on a space journey•TiedyePlanets

•Minibeastframes•Planting•PenguinPuppets•WoodworkGiraffes•Camouflage•AnimalMasks•AnimalPompoms•Buildingacave

•Junkmodellingvehicles•Cleaningteethand toothbrush song•Fingerprintpictures

•PirateFlags•JunkModelling boats•SaltDoughCreatures•StuffedSeaCreatures

Enrichment Wedding dayGulliver’s Land, Dinosaur Park

Picnic on the Moon

Mead Open FarmFire and Police Service Visit

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Reception TopicsDuring your child’s time in Reception they will be covering a different topic every half term to assist with their learning. The topics your child will be following this academic year are:

Terms Topics

Autumn 1 Magical Me

Autumn 2 Dinosaurs

Spring 1 Space

Spring 2 Tails, Whiskers, Scales and Wings

Summer 1 People Who Help Us

Summer 2 Pirates Ahoy & Under the Sea

The Curriculum Overview for Year is included for your information. We will be sending out reminder letters towards the end of the term to let you know which topic your child will be covering in the next term. These letters will also have a part for you to fill out with your child, providing us with information on what your child would like to learn about the topic and what their particular interests are.

Reception Day Visits/Enrichment/TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Wedding Day At School -

Autumn 2 Dinosaur Visit At School £10

Magic Dave At School -

Pantomime Coach £15.00

Spring 1 Picnic on the Moon At School -

Spring 2 Mead Open Farm Mini-bus -

Summer 1 Emergency Services – Fire Station Visit

Mini-bus -

Summer 2 Pirates and Mermaids Party At School -

London Sealife Centre Coach £17.00

There will be a number of other events and activities that you and your child will be invited to attend – please see the prospectus for further details.

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Reception Clubs and Enrichment OpportunitiesA range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Reception Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football Football Football

Tuesday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Wednesday Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Table Tennis Table Tennis Table Tennis

Thursday Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing

Friday

•ClubsdonotoperateonthefirstandlastweekofeveryTerm.Clubsareallocatedforafullterm•Youhavetosignuptoclubsbycompletingachoicesform(thiswillbegiventoyouinJuly2014),allocationswillbemade and you will be informed before the clubs start in September 2014•Towardstheendofeachterm,anewletterwillbesentouttore-allocateclubsfortheforthcomingterm•Popularclubs,forexampleCookeryrunforhalfatermonlytogivemorechildrentheopportunitytojoinin,thiswillbe explained on the sign up letter•AnycancellationsofclubshastobemadethroughtheEarlyYearsOffice,thiswayotherchildrenthatwouldliketojoin in get the opportunity•Allclubsfinishat4.00pmandcollectionisfromtheMainSchoolEntrance

Reception Homework

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes(Summer time)

Quick Question?(Speaking & Listening)

1 each Half Term5 minutes

School Holidayhomework BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

KeySharing a bookBasic

phonicsLetters and

sounds

Basic number

recognition activities

and number bonds

Quick Question?(Speaking

& Listening)

This will be based

on the enrichment activity each

half term

Handwriting practice

(information packs

available for parents)

BBB A short topic for the

holidays, based on a

range of areas of learning

Teaching & Learning - Years 1-8EnglishThe prime aim of the teaching of English at Barnfield Vale is that all students progress and develop confidence in their reading, writing, speaking and listening. Exciting and enthusing the students with a love of reading, story-telling, poetry and drama is our objective and in order to assist in achieving this, writers, story-tellers and theatre companies are brought into school and external trips arranged where appropriate.

Mathematics Our aim is to help all children to be confident in their use of mathematics in their daily life. We do this by teaching children a range of strategies, both mental and written; how to use calculators and ICT to solve problems; and by showing them the relevance of mathematic skills to other subjects and to the real world.

HistoryWe provide opportunities for children to investigate and learn about the past using a variety of sources and information. We develop a knowledge and understanding of British, European and Non-European history.Residential and day visits are an important aspect of this subject and we hope that parents will be able to support them.

GeographyWe expand the students’ knowledge and understanding of place at a local, national and world scale. A development of a sense of identity through the understanding of the home community and the U.K., together with a respect of and empathy with other cultures and communities, is an integral aim.

ScienceScience stimulates students and evokes curiosity about the phenomena and events in the world around them. At Barnfield Vale we have an emphasis on practical experimental work and offer opportunities for:•Developing the knowledge and

understanding of important scientific ideas, processes and skills relating them to everyday experiences;

• Learning ways of thinking and communicating ideas;

• Exploring values and attitudes to Science.

Art & Design Art & Design as a subject offers a valuable personal creative experience for children of all abilities.With art, children have experience of using a variety of materials creatively. Having grown up in an era of increasingly sophisticated visual artistic performance within popular cultures, art lessons offer a bridge between the humanities and technology; from using kilns in pottery to computer generated art and design.

Design & TechnologyThe purpose of Design & Technology is to enable students to be inventive in formulating solutions to problems and so bring about change to existing conditions.Students work both in groups and individually on a variety of themes, using a range of materials. They learn basic skills in Food, Textiles, Wood and Electronics.

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Reception Clubs and Enrichment OpportunitiesA range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Reception Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football Football Football

Tuesday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Wednesday Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Table Tennis Table Tennis Table Tennis

Thursday Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing

Friday

•ClubsdonotoperateonthefirstandlastweekofeveryTerm.Clubsareallocatedforafullterm•Youhavetosignuptoclubsbycompletingachoicesform(thiswillbegiventoyouinJuly2014),allocationswillbemade and you will be informed before the clubs start in September 2014•Towardstheendofeachterm,anewletterwillbesentouttore-allocateclubsfortheforthcomingterm•Popularclubs,forexampleCookeryrunforhalfatermonlytogivemorechildrentheopportunitytojoinin,thiswillbe explained on the sign up letter•AnycancellationsofclubshastobemadethroughtheEarlyYearsOffice,thiswayotherchildrenthatwouldliketojoin in get the opportunity•Allclubsfinishat4.00pmandcollectionisfromtheMainSchoolEntrance

Reception Homework

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes(Summer time)

Quick Question?(Speaking & Listening)

1 each Half Term5 minutes

School Holidayhomework BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

KeySharing a bookBasic

phonicsLetters and

sounds

Basic number

recognition activities

and number bonds

Quick Question?(Speaking

& Listening)

This will be based

on the enrichment activity each

half term

Handwriting practice

(information packs

available for parents)

BBB A short topic for the

holidays, based on a

range of areas of learning

Teaching & Learning - Years 1-8EnglishThe prime aim of the teaching of English at Barnfield Vale is that all students progress and develop confidence in their reading, writing, speaking and listening. Exciting and enthusing the students with a love of reading, story-telling, poetry and drama is our objective and in order to assist in achieving this, writers, story-tellers and theatre companies are brought into school and external trips arranged where appropriate.

Mathematics Our aim is to help all children to be confident in their use of mathematics in their daily life. We do this by teaching children a range of strategies, both mental and written; how to use calculators and ICT to solve problems; and by showing them the relevance of mathematic skills to other subjects and to the real world.

HistoryWe provide opportunities for children to investigate and learn about the past using a variety of sources and information. We develop a knowledge and understanding of British, European and Non-European history.Residential and day visits are an important aspect of this subject and we hope that parents will be able to support them.

GeographyWe expand the students’ knowledge and understanding of place at a local, national and world scale. A development of a sense of identity through the understanding of the home community and the U.K., together with a respect of and empathy with other cultures and communities, is an integral aim.

ScienceScience stimulates students and evokes curiosity about the phenomena and events in the world around them. At Barnfield Vale we have an emphasis on practical experimental work and offer opportunities for:•Developing the knowledge and

understanding of important scientific ideas, processes and skills relating them to everyday experiences;

• Learning ways of thinking and communicating ideas;

• Exploring values and attitudes to Science.

Art & Design Art & Design as a subject offers a valuable personal creative experience for children of all abilities.With art, children have experience of using a variety of materials creatively. Having grown up in an era of increasingly sophisticated visual artistic performance within popular cultures, art lessons offer a bridge between the humanities and technology; from using kilns in pottery to computer generated art and design.

Design & TechnologyThe purpose of Design & Technology is to enable students to be inventive in formulating solutions to problems and so bring about change to existing conditions.Students work both in groups and individually on a variety of themes, using a range of materials. They learn basic skills in Food, Textiles, Wood and Electronics.

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Modern Foreign LanguagesLanguages are taught to all students at Barnfield Vale. Equal emphasis is placed on speaking and understanding the language as well as reading and writing.

MusicStudents are taught the three main strands of Composing, Performing and Listening/ Appraising. Through a wide variety of both Western and World music, we explore the way that music is constructed and how it can be used to create feelings and moods. In addition to curricular music, Barnfield Vale offers a wide range of lunchtime and after-school instrument lessons and groups which students are encouraged to take part in.

Religious Education (RE)We teach our students to understand and reflectonthebeliefsofthemainreligionsof the world and we encourage them to respect these beliefs and the feelings of other people. Visits to places of worship and visitors of different religions enhance this knowledge and understanding.We encourage all students to be involved in RE but should parents have any concerns, these can be discussed with the Principal.

Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE)All aspects of school life contribute to the personal and social development of students. Each class has a form tutor who really gets to know each of their students and is responsible for the students’ well-being. PSHCE is taught through Life Skills in mixed ability classes. Students consider personal well being which helps them to embrace change, feel positive about who they are and enjoy healthy, safe, responsible and fulfilled lives.

Physical Education (PE)Students participate in 3 lessons of PE per week. There is also an opportunity for students to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and represent the school in external fixtures against other schools.The aim of the Physical Education Department is to enthuse students to demonstrate to them the benefits that PE has to offer. At Barnfield Vale Academy our Year 5 children participate in swimming lessons.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)We have three fully networked, internet connected computer suites, each equipped with new computers. All children have their own workspace where their work is stored. There is strict control on what children are able to view on the internet and parental agreement is required for the children to access the internet.ICT is a key part of most lessons where interactive white boards, video, sound and the internet all feature.

Year 1Curriculum Overview

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

The CircusFestivals and

Far awayUnderground Overground

Sounds like….Turrets and

Tiaras

EnrichmentDiwali

Celebration day

Circus Skills Workshop

Pantomime

Carnival Arts Centre

Butterfly FarmSt Albans

Music Workshop

Warwick Castle

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

EnglishFairytales, traditional

stories

Labels, captions, dictionary

Plays, stories from a range of cultures

Instructions. Stories from

familiar settings

Poems on a theme, patterns and rhyme

Recounts, information

texts

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measures Units 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

ScienceLight and

dark, seasonal changes

Pushes and pulls Materials Plants Sound Animals and

body parts

History Toys Local Study Monarchy

GeographyWeather & Seasons

Passport to the World

Around our School

RE / PSHECelebrating

Diwali

Celebratory music from

different cultures

Chinese New Year

Why should we care for the

world?

Who is an inspiring person?

What does it mean to belong?

Art Colour Mixing Circus mural Chinese Dragons Sculptures Patterns in

Nature Portraits

DTFavourite

season. Tie Dye cushion

Moving Pictures Sewing red money bags Cooking Making Musical

Shields, helmets,

Motte & Bailey castles

PEGym

Multi SkillsStriking & Fielding

DanceGym

GamesDance Games Athletics

MusicRain, rain go

away. (Exploring tempo)

Pulse and rhythm

Long and short of it. Taking off Sounds

interestingWhat’s the

score

MfLDays of the

week. Months of the year

Naming parts of the body

Hello and Goodbye

in different languages

Family Pets Fruits and Colours

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Modern Foreign LanguagesLanguages are taught to all students at Barnfield Vale. Equal emphasis is placed on speaking and understanding the language as well as reading and writing.

MusicStudents are taught the three main strands of Composing, Performing and Listening/ Appraising. Through a wide variety of both Western and World music, we explore the way that music is constructed and how it can be used to create feelings and moods. In addition to curricular music, Barnfield Vale offers a wide range of lunchtime and after-school instrument lessons and groups which students are encouraged to take part in.

Religious Education (RE)We teach our students to understand and reflectonthebeliefsofthemainreligionsof the world and we encourage them to respect these beliefs and the feelings of other people. Visits to places of worship and visitors of different religions enhance this knowledge and understanding.We encourage all students to be involved in RE but should parents have any concerns, these can be discussed with the Principal.

Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE)All aspects of school life contribute to the personal and social development of students. Each class has a form tutor who really gets to know each of their students and is responsible for the students’ well-being. PSHCE is taught through Life Skills in mixed ability classes. Students consider personal well being which helps them to embrace change, feel positive about who they are and enjoy healthy, safe, responsible and fulfilled lives.

Physical Education (PE)Students participate in 3 lessons of PE per week. There is also an opportunity for students to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and represent the school in external fixtures against other schools.The aim of the Physical Education Department is to enthuse students to demonstrate to them the benefits that PE has to offer. At Barnfield Vale Academy our Year 5 children participate in swimming lessons.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)We have three fully networked, internet connected computer suites, each equipped with new computers. All children have their own workspace where their work is stored. There is strict control on what children are able to view on the internet and parental agreement is required for the children to access the internet.ICT is a key part of most lessons where interactive white boards, video, sound and the internet all feature.

Year 1Curriculum Overview

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

The CircusFestivals and

Far awayUnderground Overground

Sounds like….Turrets and

Tiaras

EnrichmentDiwali

Celebration day

Circus Skills Workshop

Pantomime

Carnival Arts Centre

Butterfly FarmSt Albans

Music Workshop

Warwick Castle

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

EnglishFairytales, traditional

stories

Labels, captions, dictionary

Plays, stories from a range of cultures

Instructions. Stories from

familiar settings

Poems on a theme, patterns and rhyme

Recounts, information

texts

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measures Units 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

ScienceLight and

dark, seasonal changes

Pushes and pulls Materials Plants Sound Animals and

body parts

History Toys Local Study Monarchy

GeographyWeather & Seasons

Passport to the World

Around our School

RE / PSHECelebrating

Diwali

Celebratory music from

different cultures

Chinese New Year

Why should we care for the

world?

Who is an inspiring person?

What does it mean to belong?

Art Colour Mixing Circus mural Chinese Dragons Sculptures Patterns in

Nature Portraits

DTFavourite

season. Tie Dye cushion

Moving Pictures Sewing red money bags Cooking Making Musical

Shields, helmets,

Motte & Bailey castles

PEGym

Multi SkillsStriking & Fielding

DanceGym

GamesDance Games Athletics

MusicRain, rain go

away. (Exploring tempo)

Pulse and rhythm

Long and short of it. Taking off Sounds

interestingWhat’s the

score

MfLDays of the

week. Months of the year

Naming parts of the body

Hello and Goodbye

in different languages

Family Pets Fruits and Colours

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Year 1 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!

There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Diwali In school -

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Circus Day In School £6

Spring 1 Carnival Arts workshop Mini-bus £5

Spring 2 ButterflyWorld Mini-bus £10

Local Area Walk Walk -

Summer 1 Music Workshop In school £10

Summer 2 Warwick Castle Coach £25

Year 1 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 1 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football Football Football

Tuesday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Wednesday Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills

Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft

Thursday Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing

Friday

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Year 1 Homework

Government Guidance1 hour per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

School Holidayhomework

BBB(Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

Key

Reading books

Basic phonicsHigh

frequency words

Number bonds and

mathematical activities

Quick Question

(Speaking & Listening)

This will be based on

the learning taking place in class this

week

Part of a whole school

spelling programme

Handwriting practice

(information packs

available for parents

BBBA short

topic for the holidays,

based on a question

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Year 1 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!

There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Diwali In school -

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Circus Day In School £6

Spring 1 Carnival Arts workshop Mini-bus £5

Spring 2 ButterflyWorld Mini-bus £10

Local Area Walk Walk -

Summer 1 Music Workshop In school £10

Summer 2 Warwick Castle Coach £25

Year 1 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 1 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football Football Football

Tuesday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Wednesday Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills

Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft

Thursday Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Creative Reading

Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing

Friday

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Year 1 Homework

Government Guidance1 hour per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

School Holidayhomework

BBB(Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

Key

Reading books

Basic phonicsHigh

frequency words

Number bonds and

mathematical activities

Quick Question

(Speaking & Listening)

This will be based on

the learning taking place in class this

week

Part of a whole school

spelling programme

Handwriting practice

(information packs

available for parents

BBBA short

topic for the holidays,

based on a question

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Year 2Curriculum Overview

Topic Katie Morag CelebrationsGreat Fire of

LondonPuppeteer

Famous People

At the bottom of the Garden

Enrichment

Hazard Alley PantomimeFire Service

VisitPuppet Workshop Roald Dahl

Southend Beach

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

English

Stories by the same author.

Traditional stories

Information and explanation

texts

Non chronological

reports.Patterns on a

page

Instructions

Silly Stuff Poetry

Roald Dahl – significant

authors

Fairy Stories

Classic Poetry

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measuresUnits 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

Science Electricity Materials Living Things Animals including HumansAnimals Humans Plants

HistoryRemember Remember

Great Fire of London

Florence Nightingale

Geography Island homesGlobal Eye

(Endangered Animals)

Going to the Seaside

RE / L.SWhat makes some places

special?

What can we learn from

sacred books & stories?

How could we show care

for others?

Caring for ourselves and

AnimalsInspiring People

Noah’s Ark and Jonahandthe

Whale

Art T-shirt Design Celebrations Collage Clay murals People in Action

Fruit and vegetable sculptures

DT Light Houses Vehicles Puppets Cooking Making a habitat

PEGym

Multi SkillsGames

Dance

Gym

Dance

Games

Striking & Fielding Athletics

Music Exploring Pitch Exploring duration

Exploring voices and

rhythm

Exploring instructions and

symbols

Exploring tempo and dynamics

Exploring sounds

MfL Feelings Seasonal / birthday songs

WeatherClothes Parts of the body

Fruit and Vegetables (likes and dislikes)

Retelling a story using

what we have learnt this year

Year 2 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Hazard Alley Mini buses £10

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 Dunstable Fire Service visit In school -

Spring 2 Puppet show / work shop In school £6

Summer 1 Roald Dahl Museum Mini bus £10

Summer 2 Southend Pier Museum and Train

Coach £24

Year 2 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 1 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football Football Football

Tuesday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Wednesday Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Table Tennis

Table Tennis

Table Tennis

Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft

Thursday Cricket Cricket

Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Friday

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

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Year 2Curriculum Overview

Topic Katie Morag CelebrationsGreat Fire of

LondonPuppeteer

Famous People

At the bottom of the Garden

Enrichment

Hazard Alley PantomimeFire Service

VisitPuppet Workshop Roald Dahl

Southend Beach

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

English

Stories by the same author.

Traditional stories

Information and explanation

texts

Non chronological

reports.Patterns on a

page

Instructions

Silly Stuff Poetry

Roald Dahl – significant

authors

Fairy Stories

Classic Poetry

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measuresUnits 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

Science Electricity Materials Living Things Animals including HumansAnimals Humans Plants

HistoryRemember Remember

Great Fire of London

Florence Nightingale

Geography Island homesGlobal Eye

(Endangered Animals)

Going to the Seaside

RE / L.SWhat makes some places

special?

What can we learn from

sacred books & stories?

How could we show care

for others?

Caring for ourselves and

AnimalsInspiring People

Noah’s Ark and Jonahandthe

Whale

Art T-shirt Design Celebrations Collage Clay murals People in Action

Fruit and vegetable sculptures

DT Light Houses Vehicles Puppets Cooking Making a habitat

PEGym

Multi SkillsGames

Dance

Gym

Dance

Games

Striking & Fielding Athletics

Music Exploring Pitch Exploring duration

Exploring voices and

rhythm

Exploring instructions and

symbols

Exploring tempo and dynamics

Exploring sounds

MfL Feelings Seasonal / birthday songs

WeatherClothes Parts of the body

Fruit and Vegetables (likes and dislikes)

Retelling a story using

what we have learnt this year

Year 2 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Hazard Alley Mini buses £10

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 Dunstable Fire Service visit In school -

Spring 2 Puppet show / work shop In school £6

Summer 1 Roald Dahl Museum Mini bus £10

Summer 2 Southend Pier Museum and Train

Coach £24

Year 2 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 1 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football Football Football

Tuesday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Wednesday Multi Skills Multi Skills Multi Skills Table Tennis

Table Tennis

Table Tennis

Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft

Thursday Cricket Cricket

Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Friday

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

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Year 2 Homework

Government Guidance1 hour per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes

or

10 minutes 10 minutes

School Holidayhomework

BBB(Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

Key

Reading books

Basic phonicsHigh

frequency words

Number bonds and

mathematical activities

Literacy activities

Part of a whole school

spelling programme

Handwriting practice

(information packs

available for parents

BBBA short

topic for the holidays,

based on a question

Year 3Curriculum Overview

Rocks and the Stone Age

Marvellous Mayan

Children in the 1940’s

Plants and Weather

Forces and Adventure

The Wonders of the Rainforest

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

English

Information Text (1)

Non-fiction Reports (1)

Mystery Story (2)

Dialogue Plays (1)

Instructions (1)

MayanMyths &

Legends (4)

Dialogue Plays (1)

Information Text (1)

Instructions(2)

Reports (1)

Letters (2)

Information Text (1)

Stories with Familiar Settings (2)

Weather Reports (1)

Dialogue Plays (1)

Adventure Authors (2)

AdventureStories (2)

Language Play (2)

Information Text (1)

Report on Rainforest

Trip/Moving Monsters (2)

Stories with Familiar

Settings (1)

Calligrams and Poems to

Perform (2)

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measuresUnits 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

Science Rocks

Materials

Making a stone wall

Brass Rubbings

Light Plants Forces & Magnets

Animals including Humans

HistoryStone, Bronze

and Iron

Marvellous Mayan

Mayan Chocolate

WW2 Blitz

Geography Weather

How can we improve the

area from our window?

Rainforest

RE / PSHESchool CouncilJourneyofLife

Celebration of Food

Places of Worship Keeping Healthy How should

we live? Natural World

Art 3D Drawings MayanMasks Origami Stamps Pop Art Natural Spaces

DTHomes and

Shelters

Photo Frames

Creating their own chocolate

FoodSandwiches

(Rations)Floating Gardens Magnets Moving

Monsters

PEMulti Skills

Gym

Dance

OAA IndoorGym

AthleticsGames Striking &

Fielding Athletics

MusicPainting with

sound Play it again Swinging 40’s Salt pepper, vinegar and mustard Dragons scales Animal Magic

MfLClassroom instructions Telling the time

Party / playground

gamesLikes & Dislikes Our sporting

lives dislikes)

Celebration foodOn our travelslearnt this year

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Year 2 Homework

Government Guidance1 hour per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes

or

10 minutes 10 minutes

School Holidayhomework

BBB(Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

Key

Reading books

Basic phonicsHigh

frequency words

Number bonds and

mathematical activities

Literacy activities

Part of a whole school

spelling programme

Handwriting practice

(information packs

available for parents

BBBA short

topic for the holidays,

based on a question

Year 3Curriculum Overview

Rocks and the Stone Age

Marvellous Mayan

Children in the 1940’s

Plants and Weather

Forces and Adventure

The Wonders of the Rainforest

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

English

Information Text (1)

Non-fiction Reports (1)

Mystery Story (2)

Dialogue Plays (1)

Instructions (1)

MayanMyths &

Legends (4)

Dialogue Plays (1)

Information Text (1)

Instructions(2)

Reports (1)

Letters (2)

Information Text (1)

Stories with Familiar Settings (2)

Weather Reports (1)

Dialogue Plays (1)

Adventure Authors (2)

AdventureStories (2)

Language Play (2)

Information Text (1)

Report on Rainforest

Trip/Moving Monsters (2)

Stories with Familiar

Settings (1)

Calligrams and Poems to

Perform (2)

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measuresUnits 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

Science Rocks

Materials

Making a stone wall

Brass Rubbings

Light Plants Forces & Magnets

Animals including Humans

HistoryStone, Bronze

and Iron

Marvellous Mayan

Mayan Chocolate

WW2 Blitz

Geography Weather

How can we improve the

area from our window?

Rainforest

RE / PSHESchool CouncilJourneyofLife

Celebration of Food

Places of Worship Keeping Healthy How should

we live? Natural World

Art 3D Drawings MayanMasks Origami Stamps Pop Art Natural Spaces

DTHomes and

Shelters

Photo Frames

Creating their own chocolate

FoodSandwiches

(Rations)Floating Gardens Magnets Moving

Monsters

PEMulti Skills

Gym

Dance

OAA IndoorGym

AthleticsGames Striking &

Fielding Athletics

MusicPainting with

sound Play it again Swinging 40’s Salt pepper, vinegar and mustard Dragons scales Animal Magic

MfLClassroom instructions Telling the time

Party / playground

gamesLikes & Dislikes Our sporting

lives dislikes)

Celebration foodOn our travelslearnt this year

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Year 3 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge,unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Flag Fen Minibus £12

Autumn 2 Cadbury’s World Coach £30

Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 Residential 1940’s experience(booked for: 4th -6th February 2015)

Mini-bus See separate letter

Spring 2 Allotment Visit Mini-bus £2

Summer 1 Forces Workshop In school £2

Summer 2 The Living Rainforest Coach £33

There will be a number of other events and activities that you and your child will be invited to attend – please see the prospectus for further details.

The children will receive swimming lessons at Dunstable Leisure Centre for a set period of weeks and will be transported by mini-bus to Dunstable Leisure Centre. The cost of lessons will be approximately £3 a week (this includes two swimming teachers and mini-bus use).

Year 3 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 3 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football

Sports Hall Athletics (am)

Tuesday Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby

Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft

Wednesday Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am)

Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Thursday Cricket Cricket

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Friday

Year 3 Homework

Government Guidance 1 ½ hours per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

Half Termly Project

School Holiday

BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

Key

Reading booksBasic phonics

High frequency words

Number bonds and mathematical

activities

Weekly multiplication / division tables

Part of a whole school spelling

programme

Handwriting practice

(information packs available for

parents

BBBA short topic for

the holidays, based on a question

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, whereexternal providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Autumn 1

Stone, Bronze, and Iron

Autumn 2

Mayans

Spring 1

Rainforest

Spring 2

Weather

Summer 1

Forces and Adventure

Summer 2

WW2

25 minutes a week

A science activity relating to work

carried out in lessons

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Year 3 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge,unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Flag Fen Minibus £12

Autumn 2 Cadbury’s World Coach £30

Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 Residential 1940’s experience(booked for: 4th -6th February 2015)

Mini-bus See separate letter

Spring 2 Allotment Visit Mini-bus £2

Summer 1 Forces Workshop In school £2

Summer 2 The Living Rainforest Coach £33

There will be a number of other events and activities that you and your child will be invited to attend – please see the prospectus for further details.

The children will receive swimming lessons at Dunstable Leisure Centre for a set period of weeks and will be transported by mini-bus to Dunstable Leisure Centre. The cost of lessons will be approximately £3 a week (this includes two swimming teachers and mini-bus use).

Year 3 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 3 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football

Sports Hall Athletics (am)

Tuesday Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby

Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft

Wednesday Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am)

Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Thursday Cricket Cricket

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Friday

Year 3 Homework

Government Guidance 1 ½ hours per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

Half Termly Project

School Holiday

BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

Key

Reading booksBasic phonics

High frequency words

Number bonds and mathematical

activities

Weekly multiplication / division tables

Part of a whole school spelling

programme

Handwriting practice

(information packs available for

parents

BBBA short topic for

the holidays, based on a question

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, whereexternal providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Autumn 1

Stone, Bronze, and Iron

Autumn 2

Mayans

Spring 1

Rainforest

Spring 2

Weather

Summer 1

Forces and Adventure

Summer 2

WW2

25 minutes a week

A science activity relating to work

carried out in lessons

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Year 4Curriculum Overview

Autumn 1India

Autumn 2Starry Night

Spring 1 Ancient Egypt

Spring 2Native America

Summer 1Take a Seat

Summer 2 Ancient Rome

EnrichmentIndian Dance

Workshop

Dell Farm

Planetarium

PantomimeHighclere

CastleSt Albans

Verulamium

English

Information texts

Creating images poetry

Stories set in imaginary

worlds

Explanation texts

Recounts/Newspapers

Stories with historical settings

Persuasive Texts

Stories from other cultures

Stories which raise issues/

dilemmas

Exploring form

Play

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measuresUnits 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

Science Sound Living Things & their habitats

Animals including Humans

HistoryTomb full of

Treasure Egypt

Native America Romans

GeographyA village in India What’s in the

News?

How & where do we spend

our time

RE / L.SSchool Council

SikhismFollow that star Keeping clean Story of Creation

How and Why do people worship?

St Alban

Art Rangoli Art Journeys Sculptures and Amulets Totem Poles Craftworkers

through time Mosaic

DT Food Padded Quilts Mummy cases Story Books Design a Seat Chariots

PE GamesCreative games

makingGames

Racket Sports

Gym

Gym

Dance

Striking & Fielding Athletics

MusicGrade 1 Theory of Treble Clef

Grade 1 Theory Bass Clef

Grade 1 Theory Terms Artists research Descriptive

Sounds Graphic scores

MfLDescribing

Animals Planets On my way to school, directions

School subjects and timetable How Much? Animal habitats

States of Matter Electricity

Year 4 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 4 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football

Sports Hall Athletics (am)

Tuesday Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby

Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft

Wednesday Guitar Club Guitar Club Guitar Club Guitar Club Guitar Club Guitar Club

Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Thursday Cricket Cricket

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Friday

Year 4 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Indian Dance Workshop In school £12

Dell Farm residential(booked 20th-22nd October 2014)

Minibus See separate letter

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 Highclere Castle Coach £24

Planetarium - Bedford Minibus £3

Summer 1 Leisure Activity (tbc) Minibus -

Summer 2 St. Alban’s Verulamium And Cathedral

Minibus £12

There will be a number of other events and activities that you and your child will be invited to attend – please see the prospectus for further details.

The children will receive swimming lessons at Dunstable Leisure Centre for a set period of weeks and will be transported by mini-bus to Dunstable Leisure Centre. The cost of lessons will be approximately £3 a week (this includes two swimming teachers and mini-bus use).

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Year 4Curriculum Overview

Autumn 1India

Autumn 2Starry Night

Spring 1 Ancient Egypt

Spring 2Native America

Summer 1Take a Seat

Summer 2 Ancient Rome

EnrichmentIndian Dance

Workshop

Dell Farm

Planetarium

PantomimeHighclere

CastleSt Albans

Verulamium

English

Information texts

Creating images poetry

Stories set in imaginary

worlds

Explanation texts

Recounts/Newspapers

Stories with historical settings

Persuasive Texts

Stories from other cultures

Stories which raise issues/

dilemmas

Exploring form

Play

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measuresUnits 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

Science Sound Living Things & their habitats

Animals including Humans

HistoryTomb full of

Treasure Egypt

Native America Romans

GeographyA village in India What’s in the

News?

How & where do we spend

our time

RE / L.SSchool Council

SikhismFollow that star Keeping clean Story of Creation

How and Why do people worship?

St Alban

Art Rangoli Art Journeys Sculptures and Amulets Totem Poles Craftworkers

through time Mosaic

DT Food Padded Quilts Mummy cases Story Books Design a Seat Chariots

PE GamesCreative games

makingGames

Racket Sports

Gym

Gym

Dance

Striking & Fielding Athletics

MusicGrade 1 Theory of Treble Clef

Grade 1 Theory Bass Clef

Grade 1 Theory Terms Artists research Descriptive

Sounds Graphic scores

MfLDescribing

Animals Planets On my way to school, directions

School subjects and timetable How Much? Animal habitats

States of Matter Electricity

Year 4 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 4 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Football Football Football Football

Sports Hall Athletics (am)

Tuesday Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby

Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft Art & Craft

Wednesday Guitar Club Guitar Club Guitar Club Guitar Club Guitar Club Guitar Club

Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Thursday Cricket Cricket

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Friday

Year 4 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Indian Dance Workshop In school £12

Dell Farm residential(booked 20th-22nd October 2014)

Minibus See separate letter

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 Highclere Castle Coach £24

Planetarium - Bedford Minibus £3

Summer 1 Leisure Activity (tbc) Minibus -

Summer 2 St. Alban’s Verulamium And Cathedral

Minibus £12

There will be a number of other events and activities that you and your child will be invited to attend – please see the prospectus for further details.

The children will receive swimming lessons at Dunstable Leisure Centre for a set period of weeks and will be transported by mini-bus to Dunstable Leisure Centre. The cost of lessons will be approximately £3 a week (this includes two swimming teachers and mini-bus use).

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Year 4 Homework

Government Guidance 1 ½ hours per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

Half Termly Project

School Holiday

BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

Key

Reading booksBasic phonics

High frequency words

Number bonds and mathematical

activities

Weekly multiplication / division tables

Part of a whole school spelling

programme

Handwriting practice

(information packs available for

parents

BBBA short topic for

the holidays, based on a question

Autumn 1

India(Geography)

Autumn 2

Space(Science)

Spring 1

Egyptians(History)

Spring 2

NativeAmericans(History)

Summer 1

Take a Seat(Geography)

Summer 2

The Romans(History)

25 minutes a week

A science activity relating to work

carried out in lessons

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Year 5Curriculum Overview

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Groovy Greeks Invasions Super Space Our area Water Victorians

Enrichment KempstonPantomime National

Space CentreWhipsanade Zoo Stoke Bruerne Iron Bridge

EnglishMyths & Legends

Traditional stories

Poetry

Reports

Poetry

Persuasive writing

Michael Morpergo

Literary Heritage

Play

Stories from other cultures

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measuresUnits 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

ScienceAnimals including Humans

Forces Earth & Space Living things & their habitats

Properties & changing materials

Gases around us

History Groovy Greeks Invasions The Space Race

A Local History Study

Victorian Children

Victorian Lifestyle

GeographyExploring Europe Restless Earth Space Station Out

& About Rapid Rivers Common Wealth

RE / PSHESchool Council

Who am I? My rights & responsibilities

Keeping Earth special Fair Trade Looking after

me & others Hinduism

Art Greek Pottery Da Vinci Space collage Landscapes Canal Art Portraits

DTGreek Pots &

Food Bookends Food

PEOAA

Indoor Athletics

Invasion games

Gym

Dance

Invasion games

Gym Striking & Fielding

Racket Sports

Athletics

MusicGrade 1 Theory

Treble ClefGrade 1 Theory

Bass ClefGrade 1

Theory Terms Vocal Music Africa Latin America

MfL

Understanding stereotypical

images of countries.

Similarities & differences

between UK & France

Days, months and seasons.

Telling the time

Following instructions

Ingredients for a French

dessert

Building on a high street

Saying where you live

My hobbies Food Items

Bookends Musical Instruments

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Year 4 Homework

Government Guidance 1 ½ hours per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

Half Termly Project

School Holiday

BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

Key

Reading booksBasic phonics

High frequency words

Number bonds and mathematical

activities

Weekly multiplication / division tables

Part of a whole school spelling

programme

Handwriting practice

(information packs available for

parents

BBBA short topic for

the holidays, based on a question

Autumn 1

India(Geography)

Autumn 2

Space(Science)

Spring 1

Egyptians(History)

Spring 2

NativeAmericans(History)

Summer 1

Take a Seat(Geography)

Summer 2

The Romans(History)

25 minutes a week

A science activity relating to work

carried out in lessons

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Year 5Curriculum Overview

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Groovy Greeks Invasions Super Space Our area Water Victorians

Enrichment KempstonPantomime National

Space CentreWhipsanade Zoo Stoke Bruerne Iron Bridge

EnglishMyths & Legends

Traditional stories

Poetry

Reports

Poetry

Persuasive writing

Michael Morpergo

Literary Heritage

Play

Stories from other cultures

MathsNumber, place value, calculating,

geometry and measuresUnits 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

ScienceAnimals including Humans

Forces Earth & Space Living things & their habitats

Properties & changing materials

Gases around us

History Groovy Greeks Invasions The Space Race

A Local History Study

Victorian Children

Victorian Lifestyle

GeographyExploring Europe Restless Earth Space Station Out

& About Rapid Rivers Common Wealth

RE / PSHESchool Council

Who am I? My rights & responsibilities

Keeping Earth special Fair Trade Looking after

me & others Hinduism

Art Greek Pottery Da Vinci Space collage Landscapes Canal Art Portraits

DTGreek Pots &

Food Bookends Food

PEOAA

Indoor Athletics

Invasion games

Gym

Dance

Invasion games

Gym Striking & Fielding

Racket Sports

Athletics

MusicGrade 1 Theory

Treble ClefGrade 1 Theory

Bass ClefGrade 1

Theory Terms Vocal Music Africa Latin America

MfL

Understanding stereotypical

images of countries.

Similarities & differences

between UK & France

Days, months and seasons.

Telling the time

Following instructions

Ingredients for a French

dessert

Building on a high street

Saying where you live

My hobbies Food Items

Bookends Musical Instruments

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Year 5 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 5 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Sports Hall Athletics (am)

Tuesday Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby

Football Football Football Football Cricket Cricket

Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Wednesday Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am)

Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar

Thursday Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Musical Production

Musical Production

Musical Production

Musical Production

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Friday

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients.

Year 5 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Kempston Outdoor Adventure Centre Minibus £29

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 Space Centre Coach £21

Spring 2 Whipsnade Zoo Mini-bus £15

Summer 1 Stoke Bruerne Mini-bus £5

Summer 2 Blists Hill / Iron Bridge Residential Mini-bus £175

The children will receive swimming lessons at Dunstable Leisure Centre for a set period of weeks and will be transported by mini-bus to Dunstable Leisure Centre. The cost of lessons will be approximately £3 a week (this includes two swimming teachers and mini-bus use).

Year 5 Homework

Government Guidance 2 ½ hours per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes

Half Termly Project

School Holiday

BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

KeyReading booksBasic phonics

High frequency words

Number bonds and mathematical

activities

Weekly multiplication / division tables

Part of a whole school spelling

programme

Written piece of work based on work covered in

lessons

BBBA short topic for

the holidays, based on a question

Autumn 1

The Greeks

Autumn 2

Invasions

Spring 1

Space

Spring 2

Our Area

Summer 1

Water

Summer 2

Victorians

35 minutes a week

A science activity relating to work

carried out in lessons

The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

•ClubsdonotoperateonthefirstandlastweekofeveryTerm.Clubsareallocatedforafullterm•Youhavetosignuptoclubsbycompletingachoicesform(thiswillbegiventoyouinJuly2014),allocationswillbemade and you will be informed before the clubs start in September 2014•Towardstheendofeachterm,anewletterwillbesentouttore-allocateclubsfortheforthcomingterm•Popularclubs,forexampleCookeryrunforhalfatermonlytogivemorechildrentheopportunitytojoinin,thiswillbe explained on the sign up letter•AnycancellationsofclubshastobemadethroughtheEarlyYearsOffice,thiswayotherchildrenthatwouldliketojoin in get the opportunity•Allclubsfinishat4.00pmandcollectionisfromtheMainSchoolEntrance

MathleticsOn-line maths

programme to support work carried out in class

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Year 5 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 5 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Sports Hall Athletics (am)

Tuesday Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby

Football Football Football Football Cricket Cricket

Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Wednesday Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am)

Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar

Thursday Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Country Dancing

Musical Production

Musical Production

Musical Production

Musical Production

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Friday

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients.

Year 5 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Kempston Outdoor Adventure Centre Minibus £29

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 Space Centre Coach £21

Spring 2 Whipsnade Zoo Mini-bus £15

Summer 1 Stoke Bruerne Mini-bus £5

Summer 2 Blists Hill / Iron Bridge Residential Mini-bus £175

The children will receive swimming lessons at Dunstable Leisure Centre for a set period of weeks and will be transported by mini-bus to Dunstable Leisure Centre. The cost of lessons will be approximately £3 a week (this includes two swimming teachers and mini-bus use).

Year 5 Homework

Government Guidance 2 ½ hours per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes

Half Termly Project

School Holiday

BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

KeyReading booksBasic phonics

High frequency words

Number bonds and mathematical

activities

Weekly multiplication / division tables

Part of a whole school spelling

programme

Written piece of work based on work covered in

lessons

BBBA short topic for

the holidays, based on a question

Autumn 1

The Greeks

Autumn 2

Invasions

Spring 1

Space

Spring 2

Our Area

Summer 1

Water

Summer 2

Victorians

35 minutes a week

A science activity relating to work

carried out in lessons

The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

•ClubsdonotoperateonthefirstandlastweekofeveryTerm.Clubsareallocatedforafullterm•Youhavetosignuptoclubsbycompletingachoicesform(thiswillbegiventoyouinJuly2014),allocationswillbemade and you will be informed before the clubs start in September 2014•Towardstheendofeachterm,anewletterwillbesentouttore-allocateclubsfortheforthcomingterm•Popularclubs,forexampleCookeryrunforhalfatermonlytogivemorechildrentheopportunitytojoinin,thiswillbe explained on the sign up letter•AnycancellationsofclubshastobemadethroughtheEarlyYearsOffice,thiswayotherchildrenthatwouldliketojoin in get the opportunity•Allclubsfinishat4.00pmandcollectionisfromtheMainSchoolEntrance

MathleticsOn-line maths

programme to support work carried out in class

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Year 6Curriculum Overview

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Topic Our World Famous PeopleHistorical

EventsTechnology Humans York

English

Hillsborough1 ½

Arguments3

Image and Voice

2

Biographies2

Journalisticwriting

3

Fiction – snow man

2

Poetry2

Fiction Genres3

Test Week 1

Hillsborough1 ½

Arguments3

Image and Voice

2

Revision Units4

Stories from other cultures

2

Sherlock Holmes

4

The Piano2

MathsNumber, place value, calculating, algebra, geometry and measures

Units 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, algebra, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, algebra, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

ScienceLiving Things

& habitatsEvolution & inheritance Microorganisms Electricity

Animals including Humans

Light

HistoryAmazing

ArchaeologyNelson & Napolean

Operation sealion

Battle of Britain

Talkies, Telegrams, TV’s & Tablets

Were the Saxons

smashing?Vikings

GeographyMagnificent MountainsHimalayas

Magnificent Mountains

AlpsExplorations USA Contrasting UK locality

RE / LS

School Council

Democracy & Diversity

JourneystoSacredplaces Health & Lifestyle My friends & I

Inspirational people

ArtLandscapes

from Monet to Matisse

People War in Art Still Life Flip Books Lino Printing

DT Textiles - Mountains Food - Baking Resistant materials – Vehicles

PE Invasion GamesGym

Indoor Athletics

Dance

Racket Skills

Gym

OAA

Striking & Fielding

Athletics

Summer Sports

Music Grade 2 Gamelan Renaissance Music Rock & Roll

MfL Growing Things

Classroom routines

Adjectives

What’s in the news? Enjoy your meal Our World Pocket Money

Year 6 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 6 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Cricket Cricket

Badminton (am)

Badminton (am)

Tuesday Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Wednesday Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am)

Netball Netball Hockey Hockey Rounders Rounders

Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar

Thursday Musical Production

Musical Production

Musical Production

Musical Production

Rugby Rugby Football Football Athletics Athletics

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Friday

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Year 6 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Birds of Prey In school £3

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 World War 2 Day In school £6

Spring 2 Mill Green Museum and Mill Mini-bus £5

ChezJerome Walk £2

Summer 1 Workshop (tbc) In school £2

Summer 2 Duxford Air Museum (STEM) Mini-bus £16

York Residential30thJune–3rdJuly2015

Coach See separate letter

There will be a number of other events and activities that you and your child will be invited to attend – please see the prospectus for further details.

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Year 6Curriculum Overview

Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Topic Our World Famous PeopleHistorical

EventsTechnology Humans York

English

Hillsborough1 ½

Arguments3

Image and Voice

2

Biographies2

Journalisticwriting

3

Fiction – snow man

2

Poetry2

Fiction Genres3

Test Week 1

Hillsborough1 ½

Arguments3

Image and Voice

2

Revision Units4

Stories from other cultures

2

Sherlock Holmes

4

The Piano2

MathsNumber, place value, calculating, algebra, geometry and measures

Units 1 - 6

Number, place value, calculating, algebra, geometry and measures

Units 7 - 12

Number, place value, calculating, algebra, geometry and measures

Units 13 - 18

ScienceLiving Things

& habitatsEvolution & inheritance Microorganisms Electricity

Animals including Humans

Light

HistoryAmazing

ArchaeologyNelson & Napolean

Operation sealion

Battle of Britain

Talkies, Telegrams, TV’s & Tablets

Were the Saxons

smashing?Vikings

GeographyMagnificent MountainsHimalayas

Magnificent Mountains

AlpsExplorations USA Contrasting UK locality

RE / LS

School Council

Democracy & Diversity

JourneystoSacredplaces Health & Lifestyle My friends & I

Inspirational people

ArtLandscapes

from Monet to Matisse

People War in Art Still Life Flip Books Lino Printing

DT Textiles - Mountains Food - Baking Resistant materials – Vehicles

PE Invasion GamesGym

Indoor Athletics

Dance

Racket Skills

Gym

OAA

Striking & Fielding

Athletics

Summer Sports

Music Grade 2 Gamelan Renaissance Music Rock & Roll

MfL Growing Things

Classroom routines

Adjectives

What’s in the news? Enjoy your meal Our World Pocket Money

Year 6 Clubs and Enrichment Opportunities

Year 6 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2

Monday Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery Cookery

Cricket Cricket

Badminton (am)

Badminton (am)

Tuesday Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir Choir

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Wednesday Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am) Film Club (am)

Netball Netball Hockey Hockey Rounders Rounders

Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar

Thursday Musical Production

Musical Production

Musical Production

Musical Production

Rugby Rugby Football Football Athletics Athletics

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Homework Club

Friday

A range of clubs and activities have been put in place for the children to enjoy. These are the clubs that are already organised for the new academic year, however, further opportunities may be available. We reserve the right to change these, should it be necessary. Those likely to have associated costs have been printed in italics. All costs will be kept to a minimum, however, where specific resources or equipment are required e.g. cookery – a small cost will be applied to cover e.g. the purchase of ingredients. The majority of clubs will be operated by staff, however, where external providers are brought in, a cost will be incurred for parents.

Year 6 Enrichment/ Day TripsBelow you will find the trips and visits planned for your child over the next academic year. These are only the trips/visits that incur a cost, all other visits will remain free of charge, unless something unexpected or exciting happens providing too good an opportunity to miss!There is an obvious cost to such trips/visits which the school cannot afford to pay, especially when using a coach to transport the children. Wherever possible, the school mini-buses will be used which will incur a cost of £1 per child to help pay towards the fuel and running costs.

Half Term Topic Related Visit Travel by Approximate cost

Autumn 1 Birds of Prey In school £3

Autumn 2 Pantomime Coach £15

Spring 1 World War 2 Day In school £6

Spring 2 Mill Green Museum and Mill Mini-bus £5

ChezJerome Walk £2

Summer 1 Workshop (tbc) In school £2

Summer 2 Duxford Air Museum (STEM) Mini-bus £16

York Residential30thJune–3rdJuly2015

Coach See separate letter

There will be a number of other events and activities that you and your child will be invited to attend – please see the prospectus for further details.

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Year 6 Homework

Government Guidance 2 ½ hours per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

10 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes

Half Termly Project

School Holiday

BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

KeyReading books

And comprehension

Number bonds and mathematical

activities

Weekly multiplication / division tables

Part of a whole school spelling

programme

Written piece of work based on work covered in

lessons

BBBA short topic for

the holidays, based on a question

Autumn 1

Mountains(Geography)

Autumn 2

Sacred Places

(Life Skills)

Spring 1

A City in Britain

(Geography)

Spring 2

Healthy Lifestyles(Science)

Summer 1

GreatExplorers(History)

35 minutes a week

A science activity relating to work

carried out in lessons

MathleticsOn-line maths

programme to support work carried out in class

Summer 2

U.S.A(Geography/

History)

Communication with Parents At Barnfield Vale we ensure that our parents are kept informed about their child’s progress, but also about the changes and developments at the Academy. Please share your e-mail and/or mobile number with us so that we can avoid the ‘challenges’ of student post and send letters and messages directly to you.

Key Communications

Newsletters: Containing up-to-date news on events, achievements and dates for the diary.Information Sheets: Enable us to share with you the Academy’s policies and procedures. Information Pack: Provided to you early in the academic year. They provide an overview of the year ahead, the homework timetable and dates for the year.Letters: With information relating to your child’s class or year group.Website: The Academy website provides information for parents and copies of a range of useful documents and policies. www.vale.barnfield.ac.ukFollow us on Twitter; @Barnfield_Vale

Meet the Teacher: In October each year, we hold a Meet the Teacher evening, where you can find out how your child is settling in to their new year group and share any questions, delights or concerns you may have.Consultation Evening: Early in the new year we hold consultation evenings where you are able to speak to your child’s specialist teachers and find out how your child is doing with their studies.

Reporting to Parents: There is a termly report in the autumn and spring terms, and an annual report in the summer term.Home/School Link Book (Y3 - Y8): This book provides daily contact with you. Children are expected to write their homework in their diary and we ask that you check this daily. This is a two-way communication channel where we can celebrate the achievements of your child.

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Year 6 Homework

Government Guidance 2 ½ hours per week

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Weekly Homework

10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

10 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes

Half Termly Project

School Holiday

BBB (Barnfield’s Brain Builders)

KeyReading books

And comprehension

Number bonds and mathematical

activities

Weekly multiplication / division tables

Part of a whole school spelling

programme

Written piece of work based on work covered in

lessons

BBBA short topic for

the holidays, based on a question

Autumn 1

Mountains(Geography)

Autumn 2

Sacred Places

(Life Skills)

Spring 1

A City in Britain

(Geography)

Spring 2

Healthy Lifestyles(Science)

Summer 1

GreatExplorers(History)

35 minutes a week

A science activity relating to work

carried out in lessons

MathleticsOn-line maths

programme to support work carried out in class

Summer 2

U.S.A(Geography/

History)

Communication with Parents At Barnfield Vale we ensure that our parents are kept informed about their child’s progress, but also about the changes and developments at the Academy. Please share your e-mail and/or mobile number with us so that we can avoid the ‘challenges’ of student post and send letters and messages directly to you.

Key Communications

Newsletters: Containing up-to-date news on events, achievements and dates for the diary.Information Sheets: Enable us to share with you the Academy’s policies and procedures. Information Pack: Provided to you early in the academic year. They provide an overview of the year ahead, the homework timetable and dates for the year.Letters: With information relating to your child’s class or year group.Website: The Academy website provides information for parents and copies of a range of useful documents and policies. www.vale.barnfield.ac.ukFollow us on Twitter; @Barnfield_Vale

Meet the Teacher: In October each year, we hold a Meet the Teacher evening, where you can find out how your child is settling in to their new year group and share any questions, delights or concerns you may have.Consultation Evening: Early in the new year we hold consultation evenings where you are able to speak to your child’s specialist teachers and find out how your child is doing with their studies.

Reporting to Parents: There is a termly report in the autumn and spring terms, and an annual report in the summer term.Home/School Link Book (Y3 - Y8): This book provides daily contact with you. Children are expected to write their homework in their diary and we ask that you check this daily. This is a two-way communication channel where we can celebrate the achievements of your child.

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Free School Meals Find out if you are eligible and make sure your child benefits from;•Great selection of hot & cold lunches •Healthy & delicious food•Better concentration & improved performance as a result of a nutritious school lunch

It really is SIMPLE to APPLY!Call 0300 300 8306 (Lines open; Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm, Fri 8.30am-4.30pm) & your application will be completed over the phone

•All information is treated confidentially •The same great selection of lunches available to allIf your son/daughter is entitled to Free School Meals, make sure that you complete your application right away!Visit www.vale.barnfield.ac.uk/freeschoolmeals.aspx to check if you qualify or alternatively ask for a print out of the criteria from reception.

Financial help. Healthy food. Happy children!

School Meals We produce our own homemade school dinners utilising the skills of our own chef andcateringstaff.ThemenureflectsourHealthySchools’policyandthiswillbesent home for you to peruse. The current cost of a school dinner is £2.00 per day (£10.00 per week). The catering staff also provide ‘grab a bags’ (a packed lunch) for the same price.If parents prefer their children to bring a packed lunch to school, we ask that it is provided in a sealed, named container. We ask parents to support our packed lunch guidelines for a healthier diet and not to include confectionery i.e. chocolate bars, chocolate biscuits, sweets or savoury snacks (crisps). Canned fizzy drinks are also not permissible.

Break time snacks Reception - A healthy snack or drink provided by the AcademyYear 1 & 2 - A healthy snack or drink provided by the AcademyYear 3 & 4 - A healthy snack brought from homeYear 5, 6, 7 & 8 - A healthy snack available from the kitchen for purchase

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Free School Meals Find out if you are eligible and make sure your child benefits from;•Great selection of hot & cold lunches •Healthy & delicious food•Better concentration & improved performance as a result of a nutritious school lunch

It really is SIMPLE to APPLY!Call 0300 300 8306 (Lines open; Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm, Fri 8.30am-4.30pm) & your application will be completed over the phone

•All information is treated confidentially •The same great selection of lunches available to allIf your son/daughter is entitled to Free School Meals, make sure that you complete your application right away!Visit www.vale.barnfield.ac.uk/freeschoolmeals.aspx to check if you qualify or alternatively ask for a print out of the criteria from reception.

Financial help. Healthy food. Happy children!

School Meals We produce our own homemade school dinners utilising the skills of our own chef andcateringstaff.ThemenureflectsourHealthySchools’policyandthiswillbesent home for you to peruse. The current cost of a school dinner is £2.00 per day (£10.00 per week). The catering staff also provide ‘grab a bags’ (a packed lunch) for the same price.If parents prefer their children to bring a packed lunch to school, we ask that it is provided in a sealed, named container. We ask parents to support our packed lunch guidelines for a healthier diet and not to include confectionery i.e. chocolate bars, chocolate biscuits, sweets or savoury snacks (crisps). Canned fizzy drinks are also not permissible.

Break time snacks Reception - A healthy snack or drink provided by the AcademyYear 1 & 2 - A healthy snack or drink provided by the AcademyYear 3 & 4 - A healthy snack brought from homeYear 5, 6, 7 & 8 - A healthy snack available from the kitchen for purchase

Parent Notes ...........................................................................................................................

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