Boynton Primary School

Welcome To Class Three! Years 5 & 6

Mrs. Atkins is the class teacher.

Our class teaching assistants are Mrs. Mortimer and Miss Usher.

CLASS 3 NOTICEBOARD

Robinwood 2026 Letter Home

Important Class Information

PE: This takes place on a Thursday afternoon. Please send your child into school in their PE kits and remove jewellery if they are unable to remove it themselves.

Reading: Please remember to keep reading with your child every night. Even if they are able readers please ask them questions and discuss what they are reading. We would like children to read at least 5 times a week. Just a quick note in their reading record book, together with a parent/carer signature, will earn them rewards such as team points.

Maths Homework: This is given out on a Thursday to be completed and returned by the following Monday. Please ensure your child completes all of their homework every week.

Grammar Homework for Y6 is given out on a Monday and is to be completed and returned by Thursday. Please ensure your child completes all of their homework every week.

Spelling: Spellings are sent home on a Monday to be learnt for a test on Friday.

Here is a timetable of a typical week in Class 3 - Spring timetable.pdf

Our topic this term is.....

Welcome back to Class 3! We hope you all had a wonderful Easter break and are feeling refreshed for the exciting term ahead.

Literacy this term continues to follow the Pathways to Write curriculum, using The Brilliant Deep by Kate Messner and Matthew Forsythe as the focus text. the outcome is for pupils to develop deeper, more thoughtful writing. They learn to explain ideas clearly, use precise vocabulary, and show connections between events and actions. By the end of the unit, pupils can produce well-structured writing that demonstrates understanding and goes beyond simple description.

We will continue to prepare for our 'SATs' in May and as always, our emphasis will be grammar, spellings, punctuation and reading through daily practice, weekly guided reading sessions and booster lessons.

Numeracy lessons will follow the White Rose Year 5 and Year 6 curriculum, covering a wide range of mathematical areas including, Shape, Position and direction, Decimals and Negative numbers. All pupils will take part in targeted Maths intervention sessions, with Year 6 children also receiving additional booster lessons to support their preparation for SATs.

In this Science unit, pupils explore evolution and inheritance, learning how traits are passed from one generation to the next and how species change over time. They investigate adaptations in plants and animals and consider how these help survival in different environments. Pupils also examine evidence from fossils and historical records to understand how living things have evolved. By the end of the unit, they can explain inheritance, adaptation, and evolution, and describe how these processes shape life on Earth.

Throughout the term, there will be many opportunities for hands-on experiments, research and investigations to strengthen practical skills and deepen understanding of the physical sciences.

This term in Geography and History, the children will learn about Crime and Punishment through the ages. The aim is for pupils to understand how laws and consequences have changed over time and what this tells us about society. They will explore different periods, comparing types of crimes and punishments, and consider how fairness and justice have developed. Through discussion, enquiry, and evidence-based learning, pupils will be encouraged to explain why punishments changed and what influenced these changes. By the end of the unit, they should be able to make connections across time periods and form their own informed opinions about how crime and punishment are viewed today.

In Art, pupils explore chalk and charcoal techniques inspired by The Highwayman, focusing on creating mood and atmosphere. They study key scenes and imagery from the poem, using shading, blending, and contrast to represent light and darkness. By the end of the unit, they produce expressive artwork that reflects the emotion and movement of the poem, developing their control and confidence with chalk and charcoal.

In this DT unit, pupils design and make medieval devices inspired by historical contexts such as castles and defense systems. They explore mechanisms like levers, pulleys, and wheels, applying their understanding to create functional models. Pupils follow the design process by planning, building, and evaluating their products, considering strength, stability, and purpose. By the end of the unit, they produce a working model and reflect on how effectively it meets the design criteria.

Music will see us continuing to develop our skills of the 5 strands of the 'Model Music Curriculum' which are: performing, listening, composing, the history of music and the inter-related dimensions or elements of music. This term will focus in particular on beat, rhythm, baseline and riffs and play them using body percussion and our voices, before exploring the music of the Argentine Tango and study its texture, articulation and rhythm. We will also continue to incorporate other musical cultures into our curriculum through our music appreciation assemblies so our pupils learn to respect and value music from all over the world.

In this RE and World Views unit, pupils explore the concepts of justice and freedom across different religions and belief systems. They consider how these values are understood, taught, and applied, and reflect on examples from history and modern life. Pupils discuss moral choices, fairness, and human rights, comparing perspectives and reasoning about their own views. By the end of the unit, they can explain how justice and freedom are valued in different worldviews and express thoughtful opinions about their importance in society.

In this PSHE unit on relationships, pupils learn about different types of relationships, including friendships, family, and online interactions. They explore respect, empathy, and communication skills, understanding how to build positive connections and resolve conflicts. Pupils also discuss boundaries, consent, and the importance of kindness and trust. By the end of the unit, they can recognise healthy relationships, make responsible choices, and demonstrate respect for themselves and others.

At Boynton, we recognise the importance of promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing to our students and their families. We aim to create an open culture around the discussion of mental health and wellbeing and to empower our children be able to regulate their emotions. By implementing the Zones of Regulation curriculum we aim to teach our pupils to identify emotions in themselves and others and provide them with bank of strategies to help regulate their emotions and improve their wellbeing.

PE - Summer 1 Tag Rugby: In this Tag Rugby unit, pupils develop passing, catching, and evasion skills while working as a team. They practise strategy, spatial awareness, and fair play. By the end, they can play small-sided games confidently and cooperatively.

Summer 2 Athletics: In this Athletics unit, pupils improve running, jumping, and throwing techniques while building strength and coordination. They set personal goals and evaluate performance. By the end, they can take part confidently in track and field events.

In this French unit, pupils learn vocabulary and phrases for “Let’s Go Shopping,” practising how to ask for items, say prices, and use polite expressions. They also focus on phonics, improving pronunciation and listening skills. By the end of the unit, pupils can hold simple shopping conversations and read aloud words and phrases accurately.

In this ICT programming unit, pupils learn how to design, create, and debug simple programs using logical thinking and clear instructions. They develop an understanding of sequences, algorithms, and repetition to solve problems and achieve specific outcomes. Pupils also test and refine their code to improve efficiency and accuracy. By the end of the unit, they can create basic programs independently and explain how their code works.

We really appreciate your support by encouraging your child to read at least 5 times a week, to practice their spellings and to complete their homework and return it back to school on the hand in date.

Many thanks.

YEAR 6 ROBINWOOD RESIDENTIAL TRIP, SEPTEMBER 10th-12th 2025

Day One: We solved problems to escape the dungeon, practiced our target skills in archery, tackled the heights of the giant swing as well as taking on the climbing wall..

Day Two: Tackling the highs of the trapeze, solving the problems in the Knights Quest, conquering the zip line, and trying to avoid the Piranhas in the pool!