Welcome to Pioneer's Class Information

Mr Rock (class teacher)

Mrs Beasant (teaching assistant)

Mrs Higgs (teaching assistant)

Miss Rowson (apprentice teaching assistant)

Here you will find out about homework, spellings and information about what we are learning in class. We hope you enjoy reading our class page.  
 

In the Mayfair project, your child will learn about Africa today and the ancient kingdoms thrived on the continent for thousands of years.  They will learn about the origins of the transatlantic slave trade in the 15th century and Britain’s involvement from the time of Elizabeth I, when John Hawkins became the fiBritish slave trader.  Your child will understand the structure of the transatlantic slave trade and the consequences of enslavement for enslaved people.  They will also discover how the people of Britain benefited from the money and goods produced by the slave trade.  They will learn about the causes and consequences of the abolition of slavery in the 19th century, the worldwide African diaspora and the European colonisation in Africa.  They will explore the lives and actions of black people in 20th century Britain.  They will understand how the Race Relations Act of 1965 became the first piece of British legislation to tackle racial discrimination and know that the Equality Act 2010 provides people with protection against racism, and other forms of discrimination, today.  Your child will also explore the lives of black people who have made significant contributions to Britain and will celebrate black culture in Britain today.

Homework

The children are expected to read at least five times a week,

 practice their spelling and times tables. Additionally, children can complete the home learning ideas related to the current project. Children can log in to Times Table Rock Stars and Spag.com at home.

Spellings will be given out and tested on a Friday. Children will be put into spelling groups so will be aware of which spellings they need to practise. Some of the children will have experienced these spellings last year however repeating these will allow the children to become more confident at spelling these words. 

Reading at Home

The children are expected to read at home at least five times a week.  Reading diaries will be handed in and checked throughout the week.  If they have read five times in a week they will receive two Dojo points and if they have read seven times (every day) they will receive three Dojo points. 

Spellings