Autumn 2021-2022

Maths

During this term, we will be looking at place value and also will be revising addition and subtraction.

Literacy

We are focusing on One Plastic Bag which explores the impact of plastic waste and the importance of recycling and reusing. We will be creating a persuasive advert based on this.

Science

We are looking at the topic of animals including humans and the importance of diet. In this half term, we will become experts in nutrition.

History

We are exploring Ancient Egypt during this half term. We will meet the infamous King Tutankhamun, learn about mummification and other weird and wonderful customs from the Golden Age.

Art

We will look at the formal elements of art, beginning with the shapes we see around us. We will also focus on geometry in the objects we see around us and become better with shades and tones.

Spellings

Spellings will be given on a Wednesday  each week. Please make sure your child is practising them each day as spelling tests will be on Friday of the same week.

Computing

Computing will be taught by Technola every Tuesday.

PE

In PE, the focus is Basketball. Remember to attend school in your PE kit on Mondays

PHSE/RSE

In PHSE/RSE, we will be looking at family and relationships as well as how to keep healthy and be good citizens of the world.

RE

This half term in RE we will be looking at Judaism. We will be looking at Shabbat and why it is important to Jews and also looking at Jewish New year.

TTRS

We will be practicing our times tables every day! Children will be given their own log in for the TTRS website where they can access and practice in their own time too. Our aim is to get faster and proficient at our times tables.

Music

We will be exploring the song ‘Let the Spirits Fly’ over this half term. We will discuss different aspects of the song and learn to recognise the sounds of different instruments as well as learn the song and sing it beautifully.