This half term our topic is “A Community Through Time” 

Throughout this topic, the children will explore how communities have changed over time, with a focus on our local area. They will develop their understanding of history, society and how the past has shaped the present.

This is a summary of some of the learning we will be covering.

✏️English 

• We will explore a range of writing styles, including informative and persuasive presentations 📝
• The children will study narrative poetry such as The Highwayman and The Listeners, using figurative language to enhance their writing. We will also focus on grammar, including the use of colons, semi-colons, bullet points and complex sentences.
• Spellings are set weekly on Spelling Shed, so please continue to practise these regularly at home ⭐

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📖Reading 

• We will read a range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry to develop comprehension skills and a love of reading. The children will also learn and perform narrative poems.
• Reading regularly at home is essential, so please continue to support your child by listening to them read and discussing what they have read ⭐

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🔢Mathematics 

• We will develop rapid recall of multiplication and division facts to support fluency 🔢
• The children will learn about decimals, including adding, subtracting and multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000.
• They will also explore negative numbers and measures, including volume, applying their skills to a range of problems.

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🔬Science 

• We will be learning about Animals including Humans.
• We will explore how the human body works and how it changes over time.
• We will also learn about keeping our bodies healthy.

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💻Computing 

• We will focus on online safety and understanding how to stay safe when using technology.
• We will also explore stop motion animation and take part in a Mars Rover skills showcase. This will help develop creativity and digital skills.

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💭Religious Education 

• In RE, we will explore the question “What values do people live by?”.
• We will learn about different beliefs and how they influence people’s choices and actions.
• We will also reflect on our own values and how these guide us.

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⏳History 

• We will learn about our local area and how it has changed over time.
• The children will explore differences between the Georgian and Victorian periods.
• We will also consider how these changes have shaped the community we live in today.

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🎨Art 

• We will develop our drawing and painting skills using watercolours. The children will create a cityscape inspired by the local area. This will allow them to explore colour, detail and perspective.

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💛PSHE 

• Our Jigsaw topic this half term is “Changing Me”. We will learn about relationships and how our bodies change.
• We will also discuss how to stay healthy and make safe choices.

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🌿French 

• We will learn about les habitats, including different types of habitats, animals and plants.
• The children will build their vocabulary and begin to use simple phrases. This will help develop confidence in speaking and understanding French.

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🏊‍♂️Physical Education 

• PE will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, and children should come to school in their PE kit on these days 👟
• We will take part in swimming on Tuesdays and rounders on Wednesdays, helping to develop confidence, teamwork and physical skills 💪
• Please ensure children have suitable kit.
• If your child has pierced ears, earrings must be removed before school or covered with plasters.