​Welcome to Sycamore Year 5 and 6 Class

Autumn Term 2023

​Dear Sycamore Class & Parents

This term's topic is 'Remembrance & World War One'.  In our lessons, we will investigate the history of World War One and discover what led up to the start of one of the largest wars in history. We will explore what life was like for the soldiers on the front line as well as what life was like at home for the women and children who kept Britain running. 

Our class reader this term, is the moving 'War Horse' by Michael Morpurgo. At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. 

Further details of this term's curriculum can be found below, alongside information regarding the weekly timetable and spellings.

Enjoy the term and any queries, please just ask.
​
Ms Stas 
Spellings: Spellings will be set on a Tuesday and tested on a Monday.   A copy of these spellings can be found on this page.

Reading: We expect children will read regularly and record their reading in their Reading Record Books.  The Reading Record Books are collected on a Wednesday and each 'read' is counted.

Times Tables: We expect that children will learn their times tables regularly.  

Maths & English homework: Homework will be set each Tuesday and collected on a Monday.

Shipley Book Awards 2023-24

Please find below the SIX books which have been chosen for the Weald Book Awards this year.  We have ordered copies of these books for class so, when they arrive, please feel free to borrow and start your reading journey!