HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY
We will be completing a study of crime and punishment since
1066 which will include:
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Medieval and Victorian punishments
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Debates regarding Robin Hood and other famous
villains
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Looking at the creation of the police force and their
role in modern day society
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Medieval, Tudor, Roman and Saxon crimes and
punishments
At home you could visit the local library to see what you can
find out about crime and punishment in the past. Finding
articles in old newspapers would also be useful. Local museums
would also be a good place to start. Search for ‘Horrible
Histories’ online!
SPECIAL EVENTS AND VISITORS
ART AND DESIGN
Children will have the opportunity to develop a sketchbook.
Children will be researching and recreating pieces of
artwork in the style of Chuck Close.
With the help of a special guest the children will have the
opportunity to create large scale artwork to enhance our
school environment.
At home the children can investigate art in the local
community, maybe taking some photographs or
sketching what they see.
Crime and Punishment Year 5/6
Home Activities to Support Your Child’s
Learning
EDUCATIONAL VISITS/FAMILY DAYS OUT
Galleries of Justice Nottingham
http://www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk/
The classes will have the opportunity to explore crime and
punishment across various times in history.
There will be actors in role to enhance the children’s
learning.
To support speaking and listening targets, please
encourage your child to discuss the trip on our return,
focussing on similarities and differences between crime
and punishment in the past and today.
SCIENCE
Horowitz Class: Earth, Sun and Moon and Forces.
Strong Class: Earth, Sun and Moon, Sound and Light.
King-Smith Class: Sound and Light.
This is a great opportunity for a trip to Think Tank or a
chance to make some junk model musical instruments
to experiment with.
Question and answer session with the local
Constabulary
Visit by a local artist, opportunity to create large scale
modern pieces of art.
KEY TEXTS
If you would like to read ahead at home, here is a list of
our class reads:
Year 6 King-Smith, Holes by Louis Sachar
Year 5/6 Horowitz and Strong, Gangsta Granny - David
Walliams
Year 5/6 Horowitz and Strong, Street Child – Berlie
Doherty
Look out for appropriate news articles. There is also a
film of ‘Holes’ if you can get your hands on a copy to
watch together.
PSHE THEMES
COMPUTING
The new national curriculum will give the children the
chance to program using espresso as well as using the
internet for research
The children will be working within e-safety guidelines
when using ICT.
New Beginnings: Children will be exploring rules within
society and in their environment. They will learn about
challenges and taking responsibility in a positive and
empowering manner.
News programmes, such as BBC Newsround, will help
the children to understand world issues that may affect
them.
RE
CLASS ASSEMBLY
The children will have the opportunity to discuss their
personal beliefs and develop their own personal creed.
Horowitz Class – Halloween
Strong Class – World Space Day
King-Smith Class – Positive Thinking day
Discuss and share family beliefs with your child. Keep
your eyes out for anything in the news that could help
the children’s understanding.
Please come along to see your child at 8.45 – 9.15am