This year is going to be a lot of fun, learning and hard work! I can’t wait for us to settle into our routines and make some amazing memories together. Mrs Fountain, Miss Armstrong and Mr Perry are the Y7 Tutors. On this page, you will find information about Year 7 news and curriculum information.

Our Class Country

At the beginning of the year classes looked at America and New Zealand. When looking at these countries children learnt about the geographical landscape and artists from those countries. They then produced their own art work based on the chosen artist.

English

Throughout the year, children will learn approximately 5 model texts.

MY FATHER IS A POLAR BEAR – TRANSITION UNIT

Revise basic punctuation (subject+ verb rule), and extend sentence structure. Select vocabulary to engage the reader. Weave fact and fiction to entertain.

SKELLIG

Continue to extend sentence structure. 3^rd person character description, 1^st person perspective writing, discursive essay and class debate. Develop analysis of text – use PEE and some critical terminology.

ROMEO & JULIET

Further extend and vary sentence structure. 3^rd person journalistic writing showing bias. Continue to develop analysis of text  

BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS

Further extend and vary sentence structure.1^st person perspective writing from differing viewpoints. Further develop analysis of text – use PEE and some critical terminology.

PERFORMANCE POETRY

Analysis of poetry – use PEE and critical terminology. Write and perform own poetry.

Year 7 Suggested Reading

100 best books for 9-11 year-olds here from the book trust:

https://booktrust.org.uk/booklists/1/100-best-books-9-11/ 

100 best books for 12-14 year-olds here from the book trust:

https://booktrust.org.uk/booklists/1/100-best-12-14/  

Maths

In Year 7, we place emphasis on using a Maths Mastery approach, we strive to develop fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills. We follow White Rose which encompasses the ethos that every child can succeed in maths. Resilience underpins our values at West Moors Middle School and by building confidence within maths results in an overall enjoyment and success in the subject.

To find out more and the White Rose approach, please visit https://whiterosemaths.com/.

The current scheme of work for Y7 over the three terms is thus:

Algebraic thinking

Sequences

Understanding & using algebraic notation

Equality & equivalence

Place Value & proportion

Place value & ordering decimals & integers

Fraction, decimal & percentage equivalence

Applications of Number

Solving problems with addition & subtraction

Solving problems with multiplication & division

Directed Number

Four operations with directed number

Fractional thinking

Addition & subtraction of fractions

Lines & Angles

Constructing, measuring & using geometric notation

Reasoning with number

Developing number sense

Sets & probability

Prime numbers & proof

We ask all parents to support children with learning their times tables at home; this is key to children being successful as Mathematicians. 

To support the children’s learning in school we also use MyMaths. This resource allows children to complete homework tasks set by their teacher and to revise topics at their own pace. https://www.mymaths.co.uk/. Your children will have received their own login details. If they need to be reminded please contact the school office.

All children have a log in for Times Table Rockstars, please visit https://ttrockstars.com/page/features, which outlines the benefits of times table recall speed for your child.

We also require all students to be ready to learn. This means arriving in the classroom with suitable tools such as pens, pencils, ruler and a rubber for all subjects.