Molly Davies
Teacher
Room - A4
Ōrākei Y 5 & Y 6 Hub - Term Overview 2024
Inquiry Theme: Living World - Protecting our Feathered Friends
Kaupapa | Lines of Inquiry
Nurturing Hauora helps us stay healthy
Hauora and the different aspects to be being healthy (Physical, Mental, Social and Spiritual).
Daily habits and routines that keep us healthy eg sleep, healthy eating, limit screen time.
Understanding the difference between processed and unprocessed food. The food pyramid and knowing energy comes from food.
Enjoying movement & being creative to enhance physical, spiritual & mental health.
Pāngarau | Maths
Number
Reviewing fractions. Using number strategies eg rounding, doubling.
Geometry
Identifying 2D and 3-D shapes. Using mathematical language vocab eg angles, circumference.
Ngā Toi | The Arts
The Arts
Creativity activities that improve mindfulness eg chalk drawings and 3-D construction
Te Reo Māori
Hauora
Recognise and use familiar words and phrases associated with Hauora eg Taha Wairua, Taha Hinengaro, Tana Whanau, Tana Tihana.
Literacy
Pānui Reading
Reading narratives and fables.
Identify features and structures of narratives and fables
Tuhituhi | Writing
Planning and writing narratives and fables that have a robust introduction, a sequence of events, a conflict, resolution and conclusion. Including a message in a fable. Using planners to map our stories before we begin writing.
The Code spelling programme
Homophones, contractions and reviewing prefixes mis/sub/semi.
Events
Trip to Ambury Farm. School Athletics Day. Cheekee Hero day
Hauora | Health & PE
PE
Athletics - high jump, discuss, long jump, running.
Health
Enjoying movement - learning new team games to encourage mindfulness and having fun.
Resilience Programme
Values
School Values: Creativity nurtures our wellbeing.
Respect for our health and taking responsibility for our own wellbeing.
