Oak 2020-2021
Topic Day in Oak Class
As part of our ‘Me, Myself & I’ themed day, we looked at ourselves in the future. The children dressed up in their dream jobs before they earned money by undertaking various roles within the class. The jobs earned the children squirrel money which they could then spend on leisure activities of their choice.
As part of our Summer Term Science Topic we are visiting the Country Park to look at animal habitats over the next 5 weeks . This week we spent our time pond dipping.
Another busy few weeks in Oak. This time we have been learning about the local heritage in Alveley and how it compares to other similar sized villages in Florida. In maths the class have been creative in showing how we can visually learn about equivalent fractions. In music, we have compared genres of music and researched into their roots and beginnings within cultures and communities.
Importantly we also took time to refresh on our key core values in mental wellbeing. Perseverance, empathy and a growth mind-set being at the forefront of all our time in education.
Me, Myself and I is the new topic for Oak class. This topic will allow the children to discover more about themselves and the local area. In art we have started with sketches, learning the styles of impressionistic and realistic designs.
"This half term Oak class have been enjoying some out door learning. As part of our extreme earth topic the children have developed sketching skills, creating landscape sketches. Children have been inspired to write diary entries from the perspective of experiencing a natural disaster. Our cross curricular learning experiences have also enabled Oak class to enjoy orienteering involving map reading, directions and applying understanding of co-ordinates. "
Mr. Smith.
Spring Term 2021 Topic is 'Extreme Earth'. Please click here to view our class updates on the Oak Home learning page.
This term our topic is ‘Ancient Greece’, through this term we will learn how the events have shaped our modern way of life. In Oak class we follow a sequential approach to learning our topic, that lets children bring learning from the various subjects to form a holistic understanding of ancient Greece.
We encourage a strong sense of respect and group involvement. Children’s achievements are recognised and openly celebrated by the group. We explicitly teach and discuss core key principles such as group democracy and empathy as well as individual mindfulness, perseverance, and a growth mindset to our learning and new challenges. This positive attitude is at the heart of the learning at Oak class.
Mr Smith
School Council
So far back in Oak class we have compared our modern set of rules to those established in Ancient Greece. One specific rule, democracy has come under many debates and lead us into electing our own class councillors to represent us with the rest of the school.
As well as our research into life in Ancient Greece, we have also started our study into forces that act upon us and influence our day to day lives.
In P.E, we have been refining our biomechanics in the techniques of running and throwing. By peer coaching and supporting our postures and movements involved.
Great start everyone, let’s keep this up!
This term we have learnt about Ancient Greece and their particular love for the theatre including eccentric masks. Within our DT project we created our own masks.
The pupils entered a competition organized by OWS and judged by Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousef’s father. Lily Bache received an award for her letter on plastic prevention.
In the lead up to Christmas Oak class have enjoyed taking part in the Santa Dash and baking Christmas biscuits.
