Welcome to Jupiter

Year Five and Six

 Class Teachers

Mrs Louise Oaten - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mr Tim Jones - Thursday and Friday.

Class TAs- Mrs Ellen Frampton and Mrs Ritchie.

Mock Trial 2024

On Tuesday 12th November,  Year 6 attended the "Mock Trial" competition.  The children were given a "mock" case to defend. Year 6 prepared their case, after a visit from a serving magistrate who gave them an insight into the workings of the justice system.  They worked hard using the witness statements  as a basis for their case, whilst preparing a set of questions designed to probe the witnesses and provide evidence for the defence.  Our defence solicitors were Thias and Harry, who were excellent in their questioning and listening in the courtroom. Our defendant, Ayanda, was great on the stand as were our witnesses, Henry and Evie.  Poppy was a very stern usher to the court and our magistrates, Georgie and Joseph, provided wise counsel  in deciding the verdict.  Matilda and Emmie submitted a report to the court of the events of the trial.

We were placed 2nd overall in the competition, with Harry receiving an award for his outstanding role as a defence solicitor and Sofia was awarded joint 1st for her artist impression of the court room.  The children were all brilliant and conducted themselves with the gravatis which the situation required.

PE - is on a Tuesday afternoon. Please remember to wear black shorts, red PE t-shirt, trainers and red hooded top, if needed.

Spellings - will be given out on a Thursday and tested on the subsequent Thursday. Please ensure the blue spelling book is returned each week on  Thursday.  

Reading - as much as possible at home, at least four times a week. Please record reading in Reading Record.

Our Curriculum

Our Guided Reading text is "Wonder " by R J Palacio.   It tells the story of August (Auggie) Pullman, a ten-year-old boy with a severe facial difference that makes him stand out. Auggie is starting school for the first time.  His story is told from six different characters’ viewpoints, including his own. All the viewpoints share the same message about the importance of kindness.

We have two class texts this term. "The Last Bear" by Hannah Gold - a great adventure story set in an Arctic outpost.

The second is 'Wolf Wilder' by Katherine Rundell - a fantastic, and very popular, author of children's books - check out her other books if your child needs something for a birthday!

In Geography this term we will be exploring "Frozen Kingdoms". This project teaches children about the characteristics and features of polar regions, including the North and South Poles, and includes a detailed exploration of the environmental factors that shape and influence them.

In Science this term, year 5 will study 'Earth and Space' - get those telescopes out and cross fingers for some clear nights. Find out what waxing and waning mean when it comes to the moon!

Year 6 will focus initially on electricity and circuits, and learn the practicalities involved in using both. 

In PE we will be refining our Gymnastic skills.

In art we will be learning how to colour mix tints, tones and shades, before using them to create our own fabulous pieces.