2023-2024

History

This term we will be moving onto finding out about the key events that took place in 1066. We will start by looking at timelines and understanding where 1066 takes place. The children will be introduced to Edward the Confessor and find out what happened when he died. We will learn about the two major battles that took place in 1066- Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings. During this time, we will learn about the main contenders for the throne (Harold of Norway, Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror). The children will then move onto finding out about the key events that supported the Normans in winning. 

As part of this history learning journey, we will look at the Bayeux Tapestry and try and create our own.  The unit will finish with a museum for the parents! 

Science

Our topic this half term is about plants. The children will identify the functions of different parts of flowering plants and explore the requirements of plants for life and growth. They will also investigate how water is transported within plants. Within this unit we will take part in lots of fun investigations, including finding out how water is transported around a plant using dye! 

D.T

This term will be very delicious! The children are going to investigate what biscuits are on offer and then look at how we can make them and adapt them. They will create a final product and think about how to package it. 

R.E

Children will be able to accurately explain the concept of Dukkha and it's multiple meanings. They will explain what Buddha meant by Dukkha and the part it plays in Buddhist beliefs and practices. 

P.S.H.E

This term we will learn about how to keep ourselves safe when we are in public, on technology and unwell. The children will learn about how photos are shared online and how they may have been edited. 

P.E

We are very lucky to have Panthera Dance Company providing us with a Yoga session each week. The children had a taster session last half term and greatly enjoyed it! 

They will continue to have Jack from District Spots on a Wednesday P.M who will be getting them ready for Sports Day. 

Music

We will become rock and roll stars this half term! Our Kapow unit is called 'Rock and Roll' and starts with the children learning the hand jive. We will move onto learning to perform in time with music, and playing notes of the walking bass in the correct sequence. 

Computing

Our Kapow unit is called 'Computing systems and networks: Collaborative learning. This term the children will learn how to share information, create a presentation, use a google form and working on a shared spreadsheet. 

English

We will be using the following texts for our learning journeys:

-The Night Box

-Greenling

-Charlottes Web

Maths

We will be covering these units:

-Multiplication and Division

-Geometry (2D, 3D shape, angles and lines)

-Addition and Subtraction