Penguin Class - Year 5 and 6
Welcome to Penguin Class!
Term 3 MAAFA
What did the British want with Benin city?
This term we will learn about Africa today and the ancient kingdoms that thrived on the continent for thousands of years. The children 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 first British slave trader. We will understand the structure of the transatlantic slave trade and the consequences of enslavement for enslaved people. The children 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 and understand how the Race Relations Act of 1965 became the first piece of British legislation to tackle racial discrimination and learn that the Equality Act 2010 provides people with protection against racism and other forms of discrimination today. We will also explore the lives of black people who have made significant contributions to Britain and will celebrate black culture in Britain today.
Term 3 - Curriculum Newsletter
Please encourage your child to log on to the Time Tables Rock Stars and Ed Shed login details can be found in reading records. Spellings will be given to some children on Fridays to be learnt by the following Thursday.
Our PE lessons will take place on Mondays and Thursdays
Please come to school dressed in your PE kit on these days with earrings removed and hair tied back.
Year 5 will be participating in afternoon sessions at Forest school. Children come to school in Forest school clothing, ready for the afternoon session. Please ensure children have warm/waterproof clothing for these sessions. Please include a hat, gloves and an extra pair of socks.
Any problems, please come and speak to the Penguin class team.
Thank you
Mrs Simpson and Mrs Chapman