Welcome to Hornbeam
Hornbeam Team
Mrs Cersell and Mrs Rooney
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Mrs Riach
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In Hornbeam, we strive for excellence in all we do, therefore we always do our best!
Summer 2021 Theme
'Misty Mountain, Winding River and Vista'
The summer term theme teaches the children about the characteristics and features of rivers and mountain ranges around the world, including a detailed exploration of the ecosystems and processes that shape them and the land around them.
The summer term theme teaches the children about the characteristics and features of rivers and mountain ranges around the world, including a detailed exploration of the ecosystems and processes that shape them and the land around them.
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Champion
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This theme celebrates determination, resilience and endeavour. It’s time to flex those muscles.
Children will have the opportunity to:
Children will have the opportunity to:
- find out about incredible record breakers
- research key Olympic facts
- analyse what it takes for athletes to be at the top of their game
- compare and present sporting statistics
- revise the main muscle groups and the effects of exercise on the body
- design, test and run a boot camp for parents
Year 6 Transition to Secondary School
,As we prepare our Year 6 children for the transition to secondary school we will follow the 'Be Awesome, Go Big Project.'
We will use the following books to support the children: 'You are Awesome', by Matthew Syed and 'Go Big' : The Secondary Survival Guide by Matthew Burton |
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Spring 2021 Theme'Revolution'
This term our theme is called Revolution and the children will be immersed in the Victorian era. They will learn about life in Victorian times developing their knowledge about Victorian culture, including significant people and inventions of the time. 
Useful documents for our 'Revolution,' Theme.
Curriculum Map Spring Term Here are some fun facts Take a look at the 'Revolution,' knowledge organiser for key learning and vocabulary that your children will be learning in class. Curriculum Maps 2020/21 |
Autumn 2 -2020 Theme
'Fallen Fields' The second theme for this half term is Fallen Fields. Known as 'the war to end all wars' the First World War was a conflict that had a devastating effect on millions of people across the world. Children will investigate what started this global tragedy? What was life like for families on the home front as they waited for news of loved ones who were 'missing in action'? How did the soldiers endure the terrible conditions in the trenches? How was a fragile peace finally achieved? |
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‘Rainbow-curriculum’
We fully recognise that as we welcomed back the children, after such a long period out of the classroom for very many of our pupils, that there was an important and vital need to take time to rebuild a sense of safety, and belonging, relationships with peers and staff, and to begin to find ways to understand and process what has been happening. Kensworth CE Academy’s ‘Rainbow-curriculum’ for the re-integration to school of all our learners, followed guidelines and advice built on research around recovery following trauma. We commenced with a whole school focus on the book, 'Here We Are,' as part of our Rainbow Curriculum. This was followed in March 2021 with the book, 'Heart in a Bottle.' |
Value this half term: Service
Galatians 5.13
'Serve one another in love.'
If your child shows the value at home, let us know so this can be celebrated in school.
Homework
Homework is set on a Friday and is due in on the following Thursday. Homework will be posted on Class Dojo portfolios for children to complete and return online. It will link to learning from the week in English and Maths.
A creative homework grid will also be sent home at the beginning of each term, focusing on our 'theme', for Autumn 2 Fallen Fields. Your child can choose from the many activities to complete over the half term.
We encourage the children to develop their love of reading both in and out of school. Each child will have reading passport and be encouraged to read regularly.
When it comes to tackling homework, think: How do you eat a cake? A chunk at a time!
Why not try spreading homework out over the week. Children will receive dojo points for homework completion.
PE days for Hornbeam Class are Tuesday and Friday.
For this term, the children should come to school wearing their PE kit. Please see the uniform policy to ensure your child has the correct, named PE uniform. PE is taught by a qualified Sports Coach.
French is taught on Tuesday a qualified French Teacher.
Galatians 5.13
'Serve one another in love.'
If your child shows the value at home, let us know so this can be celebrated in school.
Homework
Homework is set on a Friday and is due in on the following Thursday. Homework will be posted on Class Dojo portfolios for children to complete and return online. It will link to learning from the week in English and Maths.
A creative homework grid will also be sent home at the beginning of each term, focusing on our 'theme', for Autumn 2 Fallen Fields. Your child can choose from the many activities to complete over the half term.
We encourage the children to develop their love of reading both in and out of school. Each child will have reading passport and be encouraged to read regularly.
When it comes to tackling homework, think: How do you eat a cake? A chunk at a time!
Why not try spreading homework out over the week. Children will receive dojo points for homework completion.
PE days for Hornbeam Class are Tuesday and Friday.
For this term, the children should come to school wearing their PE kit. Please see the uniform policy to ensure your child has the correct, named PE uniform. PE is taught by a qualified Sports Coach.
French is taught on Tuesday a qualified French Teacher.
What's happening in Hornbeam...
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Rainbow Curriculum - linked to the book 'Heart in a Bottle,' March, 2021. Take a look at the range of work Hornbeam have undertaken through the arts.
