We will focus on writing descriptively in English this term.  Using the setting of Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter books as a stimulus we will be using interesting and ambitious adjectives and adverbs to enliven our descriptions.  We will also practise writing sentences which include relative clauses.  Later this term, we will learn to use the “show, not tell” writing technique in response to the animation, “Embarked”.

In Maths, we will begin the term focusing on ordering, comparing, reading and writing numbers up to 1,000,000.  We will practise rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 and 10,000 as well as solving number problems and practical problems involving all of the above.  We will also learn how to add and subtract numbers up to four and five digits and practise using rounding as a useful strategy to check the accuracy of our answers.  We will learn to solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why.

In History, we will be learning about the Vikings and the struggle for Britain. They will develop their chronological understanding and explore new types of sources, including oral histories, to learn about the Vikings and the impact they had on local British communities. Using historical enquiry techniques, we will  investigate whether the Vikings were raiders, traders or settlers. 

In Science, we will be identifying real world examples of mixtures and how and why separation techniques are used to separate them, including some jobs that may use them. We will also be learning about the importance of salt plains. 

For the term’s Art, we will be studying the environmental art of Andy Goldsworthy.  We will be using his ideas as an inspiration for our own environmental art which we will create on the school grounds.

Our first Religion and Worldviews topic is “Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?”

Thinking about religious freedom, children will use historical and modern-day examples of people, such as Guy Fawkes, who have fought for their beliefs to discuss controversial issues.

In PSHE, we will be following the new Kapow unit called “My healthy self: How can I support my mind and body as I grow?” Over the term, we will investigate: how food labelling helps us to enjoy a healthy diet;   consider the benefits of an active lifestyle and what it may look like; understand the link between physical activity and a healthy body and mind.  We will also reflect on the more complex feelings we might feel and consider helpful ways to respond to them.

In PE, we will be developing our tennis and badminton skills in outdoor sessions (weather permitting, of course!).  Meanwhile, we will be playing team games in indoor PE sessions and learning to create simple sequences in our dance lessons.

Our French topic this term is “Chez moi”.  We will learn to say, read and write vocabulary, phrases and sentences to describe our homes and the area in which we live.

In Computing, we will be learning how to be Internet Sharp as well as developing our coding skills.