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English

 In English, we’re diving into A Dangerous Game by Malorie Blackman. It's an exciting and thought-provoking story that will guide all our writing this term. We’ll be starting with a balanced argument, followed by crafting a gripping missing person newspaper report. To round things off, we’ll use our creativity for a short piece of descriptive writing, drawing inspiration from the book’s tense atmosphere.

Maths

In Maths, the focus is on place value, addition, and subtraction. Understanding these concepts is crucial; regular practice will make all the difference. Make sure to use IXL and TTrockstars every day for at least 15 minutes – becoming fluent with your time's tables is one of the easiest ways to build confidence in maths and help you succeed! 

Science - DT - Geography

Over in Science, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Humans and Animals, with a special emphasis on the digestive system. We’ll explore how this vital process works and conduct experiments to help us understand the importance of our teeth. It’s going to be hands-on and full of discovery as we learn what makes our bodies function so well.

In Design & Technology (DT), we’re turning our attention to energy power balls. We’ll start by learning these nutritious snacks and why people choose them. We’ll discuss the differences between healthy and unhealthy foods and select the best ingredients to make our own energy power balls. As we prepare, we’ll focus on safe use of food processors and kitchen hygiene. It’s a great opportunity to work as a team, follow instructions, and create a healthy snack together, all while staying safe with electrical equipment.

In Geography, we’ll be sharpening our map-reading skills by learning to name and locate the eight points of a compass: north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, and northwest. We’ll also explore the differences between a regular map and an Ordnance Survey (OS) map, understanding how OS maps show land height and depth, like hills and mountains. We'll learn how to identify key symbols on an OS map and put our knowledge to the test with some orienteering activities. By the end, we’ll be using 4-figure grid references confidently to locate points on a map, learning how to read the vertical and horizontal lines accurately.

Computing

In Computing, we will be using 2Code to dive into the programming world! We will learn how to create algorithms and develop simple programs by giving instructions to the computer. By exploring how to build and debug code, we will begin to understand the logic behind programming.

Ways you can support your child at home

• Ensure that your child is reading their Accelerated Reader book for at least 20 minutes a day. 
• Practice the spellings on EdShed.
• Ensure that your child is completing their IXL or any other homework set.

Other

PE is every Thursday. Children will need to come into school in their PE Kits on a Thursday.

Timetable

• Example Timetable
• Morning Club
• SPaG / English
• Breaktime
• Maths
• Lunchtime
• Accelerated Reader Time
• RE/ PSHE/Geography/Science/Art/PE