Kadeena Cox is an amazing athlete from Leeds, England, who has achieved incredible things in two different sports. She is a Paralympian who competes in both cycling and athletics (running), which is something very special! Kadeena started out as a talented able-bodied runner but was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2014. MS is a condition that affects the brain and nerves.

Instead of giving up, Kadeena worked hard to adapt to her new challenges. This shows her resilience and determination. She discovered a passion for para-sports and quickly became one of the best in the world. She won gold medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and again at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Her victories were particularly impressive because she became the first British Paralympian to win a gold medal in two different sports at the same Games since 1984.

Kadeena is not just a champion on the track and in the velodrome; she’s also a role model for her resilience and determination. She shows everyone that with a positive attitude and hard work, you can overcome obstacles and achieve your dreams. Her story teaches us all to be brave, stay strong, and never give up. She’s a true inspiration!

PE days: Wednesday and Friday.

Homework expectations: Handed out every Friday and will be due on Thursday.

Reading: Children are expected to read at least three times a week.

Knowledge Organisers

Module 1
  • Transdisciplinary Theme: Who We Are
  • Central Idea: Beliefs and values can influence how we live our lives
  • Core Text: Pig Heart Boy
  • Line of Inquiry 1: An ancient civilisation (Form)
  • Line of Inquiry 2: How beliefs have informed medical development (Causation)
  • Line of Inquiry 3: Modern belief and knowledge regarding medicine (Perspective)
  • Related Concepts: Behaviour, Belonging, Citizenship
  • Engagement Goal: Good Health and Well-being

Geography:

  • Students will be able to locate where Maya was (eg Mexico) on both a globe and in an atlas, recognising its position in relation to other countries (UK).
  • Students will be able to identify and discuss examples of continuity and change in Mexico’s geography and human activity (e.g. ancient Maya settlements compared to modern cities), and explain causes and effects, such as how the climate change and landforms.

History:

  • Students will be able to explain who the Ancient Maya were, describe key aspects of their daily life, beliefs, and achievements, and make connections between Maya civilisation and how it compares to life today.

English:

  • Diary entry
  • Narrative
  • Persuasive letter

Art/DT:

The Vitruvian Man – by Leonardo da Vinci

Maths:

  • Place Value
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication

PSHE:

  • Relationships

Science:

  • Animals including humans (parts one and three – circulatory system)

RE:

  • What do religions say to us when life gets hard? (Christians, Hindus and non-religious.)

PE:

  • Dodgeball and carnival (dance)

Spanish:

  • Useful phrases

Music:

  • Hey Mr Miller

Computing:

  • Computing systems and networks – Communication and collaboration