Spring Term Curriculum:

Magical Myths & Legends and Groovy Greeks

May we welcome you back to the Spring term and hope you had an enjoyable Christmas break. May we also take this opportunity to thank you all for your cards and Christmas presents, they were very much appreciated!

English

This term we will be studying myths and legends, then the Greeks. We will be developing linking our reading and writing and will study a range of genres including: narrative, non-fiction and historical texts.

Maths

We are focusing on developing our problem solving and mental problem solving skills. We are also continuing to work on place value, addition and subtraction of decimals, data handling, and shape and space.

Science

We will be looking at Space in the first half term focusing on the Earth, Sun & Moon and how these relate to days, months, seasons & years which will be closely linked with our literacy. In the second half term the children will be learning about Solids, and how they can be separated.  This will include practical demonstrations, independent & group research and many interactive whiteboard activities and simulations. 

 ICT

In the first half term, the children will be learning to create and use spreadsheets in a number of different contexts. In the second half term, the children will be developing their skills to use a graphic package to create a range of visual images. ICT will always be used for independent research around current topics.

French

This term the children we will be covering basic greetings, how to introduce yourself, how old they are, numbers to 30, know a range of classroom objects, names of wild and domestic animals. The children will learn through a range of songs/rhymes and practical fun activities to reinforce their learning.

Design and Technology

The children will be learning how to make bread using skills taught throughout the unit. Bread making will be demonstrated by a visiting baker, we will also go to Pizza Express to see how breads are made commercially. A letter will be given out before half term explaining the details of the forth coming trip.

Art

The children will be developing their knowledge of textiles and texture to create a panel that tells the story of Pandora's Box.

Geography

We will be learning about Greece as a country especially focusing on how the country's landscape effected its history. The children will produce a PowerPoint presentation in small research groups at the end of the unit and show to others.

History

The children will be learning about who the Ancient Greeks were and what they did. This topic will be linked very closely to literacy.

R.E

The children will be immersed in a two day project to deepen their understanding of a range of religions. They will work together to create a presentation, on a chosen religion.  

P.E.

This term the children will be swimming, learning invasion games and tennis.  The children will also be completing a unit of keep fit activities which will involve circuit training.  Please could you ensure that your children have their P.E. kit in school everyday, this includes jogging bottoms for outdoor P.E.  If your child wears earrings you will need to sign a permission slip for them to wear them during P.E.  Please note that only studs are allowed to be worn in school.

Other Matters

Lastly the children will need to have their Homework books and diaries in everyday so they can be checked regularly. Homework is to be handed in on Mondays this term.

Could you please encourage and support your child to do their homework when we send it home.  Due to a number of children not returning their homework on time they will be expected to do it at lunchtime if it is not brought in or handed in on time.

Finally, please do not hesitate to come and see us, after school if you wish to talk.

Thank you for your support.

Jenny Birchall                      Oscar Sanders        Karen Billington            Lucinda Hanslow

Class teacher/AST            Student teacher        Cover teacher            Teaching assistant