Gone – review by Daniel with contributions from other members of class 6
I really enjoyed recording Gone. The piano, keyboards and main vocal were already recorded. We added all the drums (bass and snare) and percussion (tambourines). We had learned to play and write the music for crotchets and quavers.
The classical and electric guitars were added by Alex, Jacob and me. All the Class recorded backing vocals and some of us recorded individual words along with Aaron who says ‘Even when you’re gone.

All of Class 6 took part in the activity, and we all enjoyed it. We created many different versions of the track and to make it more interesting we all had a go at designing a CD label.
Some of us did a dance to go with the song with Mrs Emson.

I myself thought it was a great experience to make a CD.
‘The project was fun’ – Brandon
‘I would love to do it all over again’ – Lucy
‘ enjoyed recording this track’ –Daniel
 

All about class 6, by class 6 !

Class 6 have a new name, we are to be known as Owls class.
Our class has 29 of the best pupils in the whole school in it. We work hard and behave well. Our class target is ‘To reduce noise levels’. We are very organised in class 6 and know what is expected of us at each part of the day.
Our work is interesting and enjoyable. We bring things in to help with special projects.
Our teaching assistants: Mrs Craddock, Mrs Ward and Mr Booth are really kind and helpful, they help us with our work and when we are ill. We also benefit from visiting students from Barnsley College. Pupils are never ignored. We get help with our playground problems. We get lots of help to do our best. Our good work is noticed. We all have personal targets to work towards. We answer the register in lots of different languages. We can choose which one that we want to use
We enjoy art projects, the interactive whiteboard, ICT lessons, and PE (dancing). We practise our times tables every week in class 6.
We have lots of different certificates to work towards and sometimes we watch movies. We also play some great games when we have finished our work.
We love it when our teachers allows us to do a ‘Big Write’.
We are going to try and keep attendance Fred by coming to school every day.
Class 6 is a great place to be because we help each other.
 

January 2010

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope everyone had a good Christmas break, I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you for all my cards and presents which were very much appreciated, many will be treasured for years to come.

Class timetable

• PE is on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Pupils need to bring the appropriate kit and remember not to wear earrings on these days. Long hair must be tied back during P.E. May I suggest that all pupils bring their kit on a Monday and keep it in school until Friday.
• Homework is usually given out on a Tuesday. Pupils are encouraged to design fun homework sheets themselves too which are frequently circulated. Please help and guide your child with homework tasks and comment in the homework diary.
• Spellings have been individualised. Pupils are expected to keep their word walls up to date. They should bring the word walls home each Friday to learn the most recent spellings they have got wrong.
• Children are encouraged to read regularly at home. Please sign and comment in your child’s reading diary. Please make time for your child to read at least twice a week at home for 10 minutes.

• Curriculum

• We have a thematic approach in Y3 and Y4. We have identified cross-curricula links and opportunities between subjects which will enrich the learning experience for all children. Our work will be centred on the Tudor times this term.

• Changes

• Mrs Ward, Mr Booth and Mrs Heppinstall are timetabled to work in Owls class this term. My ‘PPA’ (planning, preparation and assessment) time will be on a Wednesday afternoon. Mr Webb and Mr Harvey will continue their Spanish and Literacy work during this time. I will also be out of class on a Thursday due to SEN management duties. Mr Walley will teach class 6 on Thursdays.

• Other useful information

• If your child is going to be absent from school please let us know by phone as soon as possible or send a note.
• If you have any worries or concerns please make an appointment to discuss them with me as soon as possible.

• Mrs N Kitchen

Mathematical Development

• The following areas will be taught; place value, ordering, rounding, addition, subtraction, money problems, measures and shape and space, properties of number, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, time and handling data. Pupils will develop mental maths abilities in all areas and the rapid recall of times tables and other common facts will remain very important.

• Language & Literacy

• Speaking and listening will take a greater emphasis in all areas of Literacy work. The following areas will be taught; narrative plot, narrative character and setting, poetry and plays, newspaper report writing, advertising and persuasion texts and instructional texts. Pupils will use shared texts to develop an understanding of language and knowledge of word, text and sentence levels. Pupils will gain an understanding of spelling rules and patterns to enhance grammar skills and will be encouraged to use Standard English during lessons.

• Science

• Pupils will study Light and Shadows in more depth. They will investigate how shadows are formed, learn that the Sun does not move in the sky and that light travels in straight lines. How and why different lengths of shadows are formed at different times of day and use a variety of scientific language to describe the properties of light and dark re: Opaque, transparent and translucent.

• ICT

• The internet will be used to support most topics this term. Pupils will develop an understanding of presentation software, which will include animations, colour schemes and design templates. Pupils will evaluate each others presentations. General word processing skills will be practised and new skills introduced throughout the work.

• Geography

• Pupils will identify differences between Medieval, Tudor and modern maps of the world. They will make links between voyages of exploration and more accurate maps. Pupils will improve their map reading skills and understanding.

• History

• Pupils will look at the Tudor period and study everyday life for rich and poor, the Kings and Queens during this time. Pupils will look at timelines, events of the time and historical characters. Evidence from the period will be examined and discussed.

• Art

• We will investigate different art portraits from the Tudor times. We will also look at how silhouettes are created by blocking light to create a solid shape - this is a direct link to our science work. We will also revisit observation skills by drawing a range of Tudor instruments and portraits.

• DT

• Pupils will look at the designs of Tudor houses, the colours, shapes and materials. They will plan and design their own house using card and matchsticks. Pupils will consider finishing techniques, materials, joining techniques, measuring and cutting.

• Music

• We will be listening to traditional Tudor music and looking at the instruments of the time. Tudor music composition will be compared to modern day arrangements.
• Develop children’s ability to create, combine and perform rhythmic and melodic material as part of a class performance of a song. Explore pentatonic scales to enhance their compositions.

• PE

• Pupils will be developing dance skills initially. They will learn some Tudor dance steps individually, in pairs and as a whole group. Pupils will develop coordination and timing skills.
• In gymnastics they will improve the quality of their actions, body shape and balance. They will explore combinations of floor, mats and apparatus and find different ways to use them. Pupils will devise and perform a sequence showing different speeds and balance.

• RE

• Pupils will study Judaism. They will answer key questions along with looking at the wider aspects of the religion.
• Pupils will develop an understanding of the teachings of spiritual leaders and why people have their beliefs.

• PHSE

• (SEAL) This will be introduced as a whole school theme through assemblies and follow up lessons will be taught in class. The topics this term are -Going for Goals and Good to Me. We will also compare today’s standard of living to Tudor times.