We are very excited to begin Term 1 and have lots of fascinating topics to cover:

English:

Within our English learning this term, we will be delving into the world of ‘Intrepid Exploration’ by learning about the life and work of both Matthew Henson and Ernest Shackleton. Within this topic the children will write a range of pieces, from a full biographical recount to an explorer’s diary entry and a persuasive letter to a newspaper report. We will also be broadening our knowledge of trailblazing females within the explorers’ world!

Reading:

We will be reading ‘Counting on Katherine’ by Helaine Becker and ‘First Man on the Moon’ by Ben Hubbard.

Maths:

The children will revise and extend their knowledge of place value to hundreds of thousands, develop their use of addition and subtraction strategies and begin multiplication and division.  

In the wider curriculum this term, we are studying:

Computing: The first lesson will cover Online Safety followed by lessons where the children will recognise the role of computer systems and how to identify and use search engines.

RE: We will be considering the question, why do some people think God exists? We will go on to consider how facts come about and how they are interpreted.

Geography: Deserts: We will be naming and describing the physical features found in a desert and how humans use them. The children will look at two contrasting biomes and compare their land use.

Science: Earth and Space: We will begin by describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system. We will look at the effect of day and night and explain how and why the lengths of shadows change over the day.

DT:  Electrical Systems – Doodlers.

Art: Drawing self-portraits using charcoal, art pencils and oil pastels with greater control.  

PE: OAA or Swimming on Tuesday (if your child is swimming, you will have been sent a separate letter) and Handball on a Thursday.

Music: Both classes will enjoy music on a Friday with our specialist teacher, Mr Connolly.  

PSHE: We will be looking at role models – what makes a good role model and examples of role models.

French: We will be learning about the weather in French.