Topaz Class (Y5/6)

In Topaz Class we aim to inspire our children by fostering a love of learning in an inclusive environment with an 'every child can' attitude. Full immersion in our termly topics mean that children are able to fully nurture their creativity and curiosity in line with the 5 strands of the Clanfield Curriculum. We celebrate the individual and their unique combinations of strengths and challenges, studying aspirational role models from a range of backgrounds across the subject areas.

On this page, you will be able to find our curriculum maps, examples of learning and outcomes from Topaz class as well as copies of letters that are sent out. Over time, this website will be embellished further with news and helpful hints to enable School and Home to work together to care for, nurture and develop the whole child.

Thank you,
Dr Wallis and Mrs Tuach

Our learning journey...

In Topaz Class we have had so many adventures in our learning. We will add photos to our learning journeys as they progress so check back for updates!

In English we have completed our learning journey based around 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. We built towards writing a letter to our local MP explaining our opinions and thoughts regarding proposed changes to the youth justice system in the UK and writing a balanced argument considering whether it was always right to help a friend. This half term we are studying 'There's a boy in the girls' bathroom' considering friendship and empowerment.

In Maths, we value the importance of learning through a range of methods. We try to embed the use of real objects and models to support us in our learning and explanations. We also try to use active learning wherever possible, getting outside when we can.
Recently, we have been using concrete, pictorial and abstract ways to present and solve division calculations.

Our Curriculum Commission this term is to launch a new America diner with a special Thanksgiving celebration! We will be considering the art, music and culture that we will need to incorporate into our project.

In Science this term we are considering forces and learning how to apply our developing knowledge of forces to working scientifically on a range of experiments, investigations and challenges.

What did we get up to last year?