CLASS MC
Mr Chandler

LSA - Mrs Gilbert
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    Contacting Mr Chandler

    On Wednesdays at 3.p.m. there is a 'drop in ' session where you can pop in for a quick chat. If you need to speak privately please ring via the office to set up an appointment. Alternatively you can use the contact form below to email one of us and we will reply as soon as possible.

Class MC's Timetable

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This year our school councillors are:
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Our theme this term is ... 'Pirates'


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During the Spring term, the children in Middle School will be learning all about Pirates. In English, they will be learning to write a Pirate adventure. They will be shown how to create suspense and tension, use cliffhangers and flashbacks to write their own pirate themed adventure. Later in the term, they will create an information text about a creature that lives under the sea. Finally, they will use their knowledge of what life was like on board a ship to write a Pirate’s diary. 

In theme lessons, they will be finding out where Pirates were usually found and where they were in the world. They will learn the names of different seas and oceans. Also, they will find and use evidence to discover exactly what life was like for a Pirate, when they were at their height (the Golden Age), what they wore, what they ate and how they fought their enemies. During outdoor learning sessions, they will create a treasure map with instructions that lead to hidden treasure. 

Through art and design lessons, the children will use sketching techniques to design and produce their own Jolly Roger flags with moving parts and an underwater seascape. They will also produce their own Wanted poster for a famous Pirate. using Purple Mash. The children will be developing their programming skills by creating an electronic quiz about sea creatures. 

In our science lessons, we will be learning about forces. We will learn about the effects that forces had on pirate ships when they were in the water.

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Towards the end of the term, we will have a special Pirate day. The children will get to spend the whole day dressed as a Pirate and will take part in a series of Pirate activities. We will also be visiting the beach when the weather is warmer to dig for buried treasure and to build a Pirate ship picture or sculpture out of sand and shells.
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​Key Skill: Develop control and mastery.

Our Theme this  term is ... 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

This term, our theme will be ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl. In our English lessons, we will be writing our own versions of the story, as well as writing a range of non-fiction texts based on chocolate. In Geography, we will be learning about where in the world cocoa is grown and the journey it takes to become chocolate. For Science, our lessons will focus on the digestive system and teeth. We will look at how our bodies digest chocolate and the impact sugary foods have on our teeth. In Art, we will study Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl’s famous illustrator. We will examine some of his fantastic illustrations and then attempt to recreate some examples of his artwork. In our Philosophy lessons, we will look at the dilemmas that the children in the story faced as we learn about rules and responsibilities. As well as reading the book, we will watch scenes from the film and in Music we will create a soundtrack to accompany a scene from the film. 

Parent Pupil Projects

Our Parent Pupil Project this term was to create your own Willy Wonka inspired chocolate themed sweet treat. These will then be displayed around the classroom for a short time before being eaten and enjoyed! 

Our Autumn Term Theme is ...
​'Once Upon a Time'
Homework
Homework is usually sent out on Tuesday afternoon and should be returned to school on the following Monday. Please have a quick look at it on the day that it is sent home, even if you don't intend to do it then - that way, if you have any problems, you have got time to ask about it and get any help that you need.
There are four types of task: English, Maths, Times Tables/Spelling practise or a 'Learning Log' style task. Also don't forget to read and get your record signed! Reading should be done four times a week at home. See our school page for examples of Star Homework

​Spellings
In addition, a new set of spellings will be set on a Monday. These should be learnt and the children will be tested on the Friday of the same week.
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Parent Pupil Projects
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Parent Pupil Project 
PE
Our PE lessons are:

​Tuesday afternoon - indoor  
Friday morning - outdoor 

It is important to have a correct and complete kit for all PE lessons, this must be worn to school on PE days. Earrings should not be worn.

PE Kit - red shorts and plain white t-shirt or plain red, grey or black tracksuit.

Collaborative Learning Opportunities

Throughout the term, the children are given the opportunity to work in small groups, allowing them to develop in many ways: share ideas and workload, work effectively as part of a group, developing their communication skills, and delegating specific roles within that group, to each individual. 

 

Key Skill: 
The termly theme is incorporated and linked to the school curriculum and will provide the children with access to lots of exciting and interesting lessons which I hope class MC will enjoy.
This year our Learning Councillors are ...
Learning Outside of the Classroom ...
Key Skills: