As role models for younger children, Redwoods take their whole school responsibilities seriously; they are expected to model excellent behaviour, a positive attitude towards school and learning, and take pride in their work at all times.
Learning in Redwoods is engaging and challenging. Redwoods children are exposed to a variety of teaching styles which ensure all children are excited and enthused in their learning, make the maximum possible progress while also developing independence.
Mr Abraham teaches Redwoods.
PE lessons are every Wednesday with Mrs Bamber (PE teacher).
Please ensure that PE kit is worn to school on these days.
Homework is designed to encourage independence. Our expectations are as follows:
- Reading on a daily basis (minimum of 15 minutes per day)
- Spellings taken from the Y5/6 and/or Y3/4 list (follow links below)
- Times Tables practice - this should include at least 15 x 1 minute sessions on TT Rock Stars (children all have their unique user ID and password which can be used to access from home)
- Project learning themed around our termly topic where the children will be able to choose from a range of activities designed to take their learning out of the classroom.
Redwoods Parent Update - Friday 25th April 2025
Dear Redwoods parents,
We’ve had a great first week back to kick off our summer term. Year 6 students are busy preparing for their SATs and we have also been starting a lot of interesting new topics. In English, we explored different types of story blueprint and planned our own version of an ‘Overcoming the Monster’ story. In topic, we are learning about Africa and the students chose a country to research and present interesting facts on.
In science, we are studying human bodily systems and will be focusing on the circulatory system. In PSHE Jigsaw, we discussed how to manage our mental health. In Spanish, we are learning vocabulary related to healthy living. In computing, we explored selection and conditions in programming using Scratch. In maths, we finished our unit on fractions, decimals and percentages by learning how to find equivalence between these values and how to find percentages of an amount.
For home learning, children should:
- Read for at least 20 minutes daily and write it in their Reading Record
- Practise their times tables using https://ttrockstars.com for at least five minutes every day
- Complete the maths tasks assigned on https://www.maths.co.uk/
- Complete the reading comprehension task about St. George’s Day.
- Y6 students: Finish off any remaining SATs practice papers and bring them to school.
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Abraham
Joel Abraham
Y5/6 Teacher
Laura Gratton
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Erika Sowten
Teaching Assistant