Students are presented with new and exciting learning opportunities and responsibilities upon entering Year 5. High expectations are set and children strive to achieve these. They flourish as they accomplish personal targets and set an example for younger students. Each child is recognised as being unique and individual. Students take the time to get to know themselves a little better and identify their personal learning styles.
Academic development and personal development go hand in hand in Poplar and Alder. Every effort is made to cater for all learning styles. Children follow a mastery based Mathematics scheme of work in which the National Curriculum topics are taught in blocks. This allows students time to achieve fluency in each topic and move on to mastery. Extension material is also available to provide an extra challenge for some learners.
Regular assessment and Mathematics reviews ensure the children have secured areas covered and highlight any areas that need further consolidation. The Read Write Inc literacy scheme ensures immersive and imaginative opportunities for learning. Spelling, grammar and comprehension are taught in separate lessons. Outings to the Cheltenham Literature Festival and participation in literacy and Mathematics competitions boost interest and motivation within the class.
Poplar and Alder enjoy many history based local area walks during the Local Area topic. They also visit The Dean Heritage Centre to compare town to country within the locality. The Egyptian topic presents the opportunity to visit the Ashmolean Museum and explore collections from ancient Egypt and Sudan which are amongst the most extensive in Britain.
The ever strong Airthrie sports tradition is continued in Year 5. Children showcase their sporting achievements on sports day and cause a splash at the swimming gala. An extensive range of after-school clubs allows pupils to enhance their talents and interests.
All homework and academic subjects are carefully differentiated according to ability. Curriculum outlines and homework plans are sent home each term to ensure pupils know exactly what to expect and involve parents in their child’s learning. Students are given the opportunity to prepare for academic topics each term through holiday activities. These activities keep the children up to date with their learning and allow them to build interest and confidence in starting each new topic.
Every effort is made to link subjects throughout the curriculum so children encounter a common theme. Learning is fun and exciting and children take responsibility for their own learning. They also work as a team and support each other as they journey through Year 5 together. Children thrive in the satisfaction and personal growth that the challenges of an engaging Year 5 curriculum brings.
Huge congratulations to Lilly (Year 5) who has been invited to compete at FIG level National Tumbling in Sheffield this June. The International Gymnastics Federation is the governing body for... Read more
Last Friday Airthrie pupils participated in our annual school Swimming Gala at the Cheltenham Ladies' College pool. Year 3-6 swimmers competed in individual and team events and this was the first... Read more
Some very pleasing offers for our Year 6 pupils for September 2018 secondary schools.A total of 10 scholarships were offered, including Art at Rendcomb College and King's, Gloucester; Academic... Read more
By Grace Nunnerley (Year 5) and Mrs Houghton-BrownOn Tuesday last week,Year 5 pupils went on an outing to SkillZONE in Gloucester. SkillZONE is where you learn how to keep safe with things you do in... Read more
We are delighted to announce that Thinus will be coaching Airthrie's Year 5 and 6 pupils during their sport lesson on Thursday 15 March. He gained 18 full international caps for South Africa playing... Read more
A small number of our Year 5 and 6 students were delighted to attend the Maths Challenge day held at Cheltenham College earlier this week. Rory, Hayden, Arabella, Harry, Sienna, Charlotte, Lila Mae... Read more
Alder have been inspired by the Blue Planet TV series and the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans. This issue has been discussed in our PSHE and Literacy lessons this term and we were very... Read more
Our Year 5 and 6 pupils spread some Christmas Cheer last Friday in the Regent Arcade as they had been invited to sing to the shoppers. During the afternoon we managed to raise £100 in aid of... Read more
On Tuesday 7 November, Year 5 pupils visited the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. We went there because it has a large Ancient Egypt section and our topic this term is Ancient Egypt.When we arrived at... Read more