This half term our topic is “We are Geographers!” 

Throughout this topic, the children will develop their geographical skills, including map reading, fieldwork and using digital mapping tools. They will build their understanding of how geographers explore and interpret the world around them.

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

📅 Important Dates This Half Term

• 🎒 Tuesday 7th July – Transition Day
• 🎉 Thursday 9th July – Summer Fair

✏️English 

• We will be developing our writing skills across a range of genres, including recounts, narratives and persuasive letters 📝
• The children will explore narrative writing techniques such as dialogue and flashbacks to enhance their stories.
• We will also continue to focus on spelling, with weekly spellings set on Spelling Shed ⭐

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📖Reading 

• Reading continues to be a very important part of our learning and supports understanding across all subjects.
• Children should read at home each night and discuss what they have read to develop comprehension and fluency.
• Please remember to sign their Reading Log regularly ⭐

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🔢Mathematics 

• We will be learning about statistics, algebra, position and direction, units of measure and financial education 📊
• The children will develop their problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge to a range of practical contexts.
• They will also be encouraged to practise key skills through online platforms such as TT Rockstars 💻

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🧭Geography 

• As part of our “We are Geographers!” topic, we will develop our fieldwork and mapping skills.
• We will learn how to use grid references, compass points and map scales.
• We will also explore digital mapping technologies, including using Digimaps, to support our understanding of the world 🗺️

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🌱Science 

• In Science, we will be learning about Living Things and Their Habitats.
• We will explore how living things are classified and how they adapt to their environments.
• We will also consider how environments can change and the impact this has on living things.

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✝️Religious Education 

• In RE, we will explore the question “How might pilgrimage transform people’s lives?”.
• We will learn about different religious journeys and their significance.
• We will also reflect on how experiences can influence beliefs and values.

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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 safe, make positive choices and prepare for the transition to secondary school 🎒✨

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🏏Physical Education 

• PE will take place on Monday and Friday, and children should come to school in their PE kit on these days 👟
• We will take part in cricket and orienteering, helping to develop teamwork, coordination and problem-solving skills 💪
• Please ensure children have suitable kit. If your child has pierced ears, earrings must be removed before school or covered with plasters.