Cedar Class

Welcome to Cedar Class

Meet Our Team

Miss C Smith
Mr Donaghy
Miss H Smith

Our Aims

In Cedar Class, we offer a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum that is designed to challenge and support all learners. We encourage children to develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of responsibility as they grow.

A key focus in our class is helping pupils become increasingly independent in their learning. We provide opportunities for children to think critically, solve problems, work collaboratively and take pride in their progress and achievements.

Curriculum Overview

Long Term Plan

T4W English Plan

Our aim is to provide a fun, engaging and appropriately challenging curriculum that makes a meaningful difference to every child.

As part of our learning journey, children will experience a wide range of exciting and enriching opportunities.

English and SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar)

Writing and SPaG

This term, we will delve into a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts to build our writing skills. Our main focus will be on establishing a clear structure and organizing our thoughts effectively, while selecting our vocabulary with care to ensure our writing remains engaging and imaginative. Additionally, we will enhance our command of grammatical devices—such as fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases, and metaphors—and practice implementing them into our independent work.

During our SPaG sessions, we will review and solidify our understanding of concepts covered in previous years. We will revisit essential word classes and grammatical tools, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and determiners. By embedding this knowledge directly into our daily writing, we aim to help the children become increasingly accurate and confident authors.

English- Reading Comprehension

Reading

Over the course of the term, we will immerse ourselves in a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books. Our reading lessons are designed to strengthen fluency, expand vocabulary, and deepen comprehension. Together, we will practice reading with confidence, clarity, and expression, whilst exploring unfamiliar language and building a stronger understanding of the texts. We will also refine our skills in deduction and inference, guiding children to look closely at what the writer is communicating both explicitly and implicitly. Ultimately, we want to cultivate a genuine love for books and inspire the children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.

Mathematics

We will start the term by reinforcing our understanding of place value, focusing on numbers up to 1 million. We will explore how numbers are structured and represented, using this foundational knowledge to guide our mathematical reasoning. Following this, we will build confidence and accuracy across the four core operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. To deepen their understanding and help them explain their mathematical thinking, children will engage with hands-on practical resources, formal written methods, and varied problem-solving tasks.

Science

Autumn 1: Living things & their Habitats. The children will explore how plants and animals are classified, how living things reproduce, and how different species depend on and adapt to their habitats.

Autumn 2: Earth & Space. In Autumn 2, we will discover the solar system, including the Sun, Earth and planets, and explore how the Earth’s movement causes day and night, seasons and the apparent movement of the Sun and Moon.

Art

Digital and Graphic Design

In Art, we will explore the world of digital and graphic design. We will investigate how artists and designers use colour, images, typography and layout to communicate ideas and messages effectively. We will develop our own graphic design skills by creating a poster promoting our school values, Aspire and Adapt. We will think carefully about our design choices and consider how we can use visual elements to communicate a clear and powerful message.

History

Anglo-Saxons and Vikings

Get ready to travel back in time as we learn about the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. We will investigate why they came to Britain, how they settled and fought for control, and the impact they had on Britain. We will learn about important historical figures such as Alfred the Great and explore what life was like for Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, including their homes, food and culture. We will also investigate the different regions and kingdoms of Britain during this period and explore how this fascinating period of British history eventually came to an end in 1066. Throughout the topic, we will use historical evidence to help us understand what life was really like during this time.

Geography

This term, our geography learning will take us on a journey into the world of mountains. We will find out how mountains are created, investigate their distinctive features and climates, and identify some of the most famous mountain ranges and peaks across the world. We will also focus on the UK’s highest mountains before exploring the Himalayas and learning about the important role they play in the lives of the people who call this region home.

P.S.H.E

TEAM – Together Everybody Achieves More

Our PSHE learning this term will link closely with our school value of Working Together. We will explore what makes an effective team and develop important skills such as communication, cooperation, listening, problem-solving and supporting others. We will consider the importance of valuing everyone's ideas and contributions and learn that when we work together, listen to one another and support each other, we can achieve more.

RE

Who Do Some People Believe That God Exists?

In RE, we will explore different experiences, ideas and beliefs about the existence of God. We will consider why some people believe that God exists and why others may not share this belief. We will explore different religious experiences and viewpoints and consider arguments for and against the existence of God. Children will be encouraged to discuss and share their ideas respectfully while developing an understanding that people can have very different beliefs and experiences.

Music

Ukulele Lessons

We have an exciting opportunity this term to take part in ukulele lessons. These lessons will take place on Wednesday mornings, where children will learn how to play notes, chords and rhythms and develop their musical skills. With permission, children may be able to bring their ukulele home to practise the notes and rhythms they have learned in their lessons.

We are particularly looking forward to ending our ukulele learning with a special performance for parents and families. The date of the performance is currently to be confirmed, and we will share further details with you once arrangements have been finalised.

Galleries

SATs Preparation

As we continue to prepare for the Year 6 SATs, pupils will have the opportunity to become familiar with the format and style of questions they may encounter in the Arithmetic and Reading papers. Through regular practice and guidance, we will focus on developing confidence, understanding and useful strategies, while keeping the experience relaxed and supportive.

Key Information and Dates

Key Stage 2 (KS2) SATs week for Year 6 pupils in England will take place from Monday 10 May to Thursday 13 May 2027. The tests run over four days with no formal tests scheduled for Friday.

KS2 SATs Timetable 2027:

Monday 10 May: English grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS) Paper 1 (questions) and Paper 2 (spelling).

Tuesday 11 May: English reading test.

Wednesday 12 May: Mathematics Paper 1 (arithmetic) and Paper 2 (reasoning).

Thursday 13 May: Mathematics Paper 3 (reasoning).

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