Oak 2026 - 2027
Mrs Colothan
Mrs Chidgey
Welcome to Oak Class
Year 5 and Year 6
Welcome to our class page, here you will find information about our class and see the exciting learning that takes place. Please follow us on Facebook and Class Dojo for regular updates about our learning. Click on the links below to access a range of learning platforms.
This year is a significant year for our children and their learning opportunities. We encourage them to take part in all aspects of learning, including homework. For Y6, in particular, this will enable them to maximise their full potential in preparation for their transition to high school. Please follow us on Facebook and Class Dojo for daily updates and reminders.
Classroom Adults:
Mrs K Colothan - Class Teacher
Mrs J Chidgey - Class Teacher / Head of School
Mrs A Harrison - Teaching Assistant
Mrs Leatherbarrow – PPA Cover
Coach Nick - Specialist PE Coach
Useful information
Reading books are changed throughout the week, once the children have read their book.
Library books are changed on a Monday.
PE day is Tuesday - please send children to school in full PE kit.
New home learning is sent home every Friday.
This term's project is:
Maafa
Project overview
This project teaches children about Africa past and present, with a particular focus on Benin. It traces the development of the slave trade and explores Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, the causes and consequences of the European colonisation of Africa and the worldwide communities that make up the African diaspora.
- Read/Share a book at home for 10 minutes every day (this includes a school reading book and other books at home).
- Practise weekly spellings.
- Practise times tables on TT Rockstars.
- Complete Topic homework each half term.
- Complete weekly grammar homework.
Useful Links:
Spag.com
Topmarks - Free Games and activities 7-11 Years
Oxford Owl - Free Ebook library - select any of the books in the appropriate age category.
Files to download:
