Autumn 1 2014
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Key Dates
Information for Parents
Autumn Term 1 2014
Year 6
Moving People
What Price Progress?
What we will be learning this term:
Moving People
This unit gives the children a chance to learn about
migration. We will discover the similarities between places
they know and the differences. We will undertake research
on refugees, who they are and their responsibilities. We will
investigate the reasons for economic migration, its effects
and the laws controlling it. We will also learn about the
migration of people from prehistoric time periods.
What Price Progress?
This unit gives the children a chance to learn about invention,
development and what changes in technology mean for
themselves, their communities and the world. We will find
out about the different types of technology used in our daily
lives, compose our own expressionist music and understand
what makes someone an entrepreneur. We will be
researching important inventions and discoveries from the
past. We will be learning about 'futurism' and creating our
own pieces of art in the futurist style.
Meet the Team
Mrs Chris Barrington - 6CB, KS2 Leader, Mathematics Coordinator (Viking House)
‘I love all things mathematical! Outside of school, I am a very
keen photographer. I love to take pictures of people, wildlife
and racing cars..’
Miss Ashley Loasby - 6AL (Viking House)
I have been teaching for 4 years. My favourite hobbies, outside
of school, are boating and reading. I especially like ‘chugging’
up and down the River Nene with my family and friends.
Mrs Jill Hawkes - Teaching Assistant (Viking House)
I have worked in schools for 20 years and at Avondale/KBA for
seven years. Outside of school, I enjoy dance, reading and
travel.
Mrs Nicola Seguin - Intervention Teacher (Griffin House)
I have been a qualified teacher since 1998. My hobbies include
reading and going to the cinema. I particularly enjoy travelling
all around France with my family.
Mr Alex Moody - P.E Co-ordinator (Braveheart House)
I am teaching various subjects throughout the primary school
this year from reception to year 6. I specialise in PE and my
hobbies outside of school include playing rugby, swimming and
going to watch sporting events.
Topics for 2014 to 2015
Term 1
Topic
Term 2
At a Journey’s End
Sacrifice, Sun Gods and Symmetry
Science
Micro-organisms
Interaction and Adaptation
English
Narrative
Persuasion / Journalism
Maths
Counting, Partitioning and
Calculating
Number facts and Understanding Shape
Term 3
Topic
Term 4
Fear Vs Excitement
Go with the Flow
Science
Forces and Electricity
Dissolving and Separating
English
Arguments/ War Poetry
Biographical Writing
Maths
Handling Data and
Measures
Calculating Measuring and
Shape
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural
Development
At Kettering Buccleuch Academy we promote the spiritual,
moral, social and cultural development of our students. Our
curriculum planning, assemblies, policies, values and ethos
help our students to develop an appreciation of, and a
respect for their own and others’ beliefs, culture and
identity.
This term:
Value: Belonging/Responsibility
Assembly theme: New Beginnings/ Belonging/Responsibility
Special Assemblies: Harvest Festival
Student Voice: School Council meetings
Local, National and Global Events: Roald Dahl Day
Term 5
Topic
Term 6
Cooks, Chemists and Crea- Mission to Mars
tors
Science
Materials and Reactions
Light and Sound
English
Short Stories (Flashbacks)
Authors and Texts
Maths
SATS Revision
Securing Number facts, calculating and identifying relationships
PHSE: New Beginnings (SEAL)
Attitude, Behaviour and Aspirations
Top Ten:
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Take part and participate enthusiastically and to your
best ability
Listen
Respect yourself, your environment and others
Always try to do each task better than the last one
Work collaboratively, sharing ideas, encouragement
and constructive support
Always use good manners
Take responsibility for yourself, your belongings and
your environment
Be prepared for every day and every lesson with the
right attitude, equipment and behaviour
Ask questions
Be an excellent role model to others through not only
what you say but also by what you do
Use this space to write your own Top Ten: (for children and
parents to write together)
Timetable
The timetable includes details of what is taught during the
week. There may be some changes to the timetable due to
visits, visitors, special events and unforeseen circumstances.
Please note the days when PE will be taught. Children will
need PE kit in school on those days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Registration and Early Morning Starter
8.50
Maths
Maths
Maths
Maths
Maths
English
P.E
English
P.E
English
Art
English
MFL*
English
SoundStart
Science
MFL*/
Computing
History/
Geography
Science
PSHE/RE
* MFL—Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish)
How can you get involved?
Home Learning
Each week your child is expected to:
Mathematics
Practise Times Tables up to 12 x 12 (Test Monday)
Learn Maths Vocabulary Book (Test Wednesday)
1 piece on Maths homework (Given out on Friday due in
following Wednesday)
English
Practise spellings (Test on Friday)
5 –10 minutes of reading per night
1 piece of English work (Given out on Friday due in following
Wednesday)
If you would like additional materials to support your child's
learning at home, please come in and speak to us.
Useful Websites
Your child may wish to engage in additional on line activities
which can help to consolidate and extend their learning.
Here are a few suggested websites:
www.tutpup.com
www.primarygames.com
www.ictgames.com
www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize
My Maths
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Please check your child’s book bag for letters,
homework and other information.
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Come in to help in school; we welcome volunteers into
school. Volunteers can help with reading, group work,
clubs or jobs around the school. If you are interested in
volunteering please ask for a Volunteer Form from
Reception.
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Come into school for class and whole school events.
Please look at dates and events to see what’s on.
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Friends of Kettering Buccleuch Academy would
welcome your support. If you are interested in helping
to run events, raise money and support academy
events please ask for information from Reception.
If you would like to share some amazing work, or pictures
please email:
[email protected]
For any queries or questions please email:
[email protected]
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