From a geographical perspective, we will learn about countries and capital cities of the UK physical features of the UK settlements; human features weather and seasons landmarks aerial images locational language maps compass directions geographical similarities.
This term our topic is “Bright Lights, Big City project”, we will learn the story of a local landmark. We will learn about the countries that make up the United Kingdom, including their location, capital cities and some of their physical and human features. We will have the opportunity to do map work, using compasses
Term 1 ‘Menu Song’ This unit is based around a fun, cumulative song with off-beat rhythms that presents a series of tasty dishes over the course of a week. The activities lead up to the creation of a theatrical group performance using kitchen-themed props. In addition, children practise their skills in listening, keeping a steady
Following the GetSet4PE scheme of learning, our Physical Education (PE) lessons for term 1 and 2 will focus on fitness; invasion games; and ball skills. Our PE lessons will be on Mondays and Tuesday and children can wear their PE kit into school on both of these days. Fitness This term pupils develop their understanding
Over the course of term 1 and 2, we will continue to follow our Jigsaw PSHE scheme of learning. Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills,
Term 1: Christianity – Harvest During Term 1, we will learn that although Christian harvest festivals are not fixed in the church calendar. However, many churches and schools in the UK celebrate harvest in September or October. At harvest time, Christians may sing special hymns, display a range of foods and flowers in church, collect
Online Safety In term 1, we will be learning about online safety. We will learn about: Safe logins and to know why they are important. To save work in their own area and understand that is their own private work space. To learn how to find their saved work Become familiar with Purple Mash topics
Art: Mix it and Funny Faces and Fabulous Features Firstly, we will learn about basic colour theory by studying the colour wheel and colour mixing. It includes an exploration of primary and secondary colours and how artists use colour in their artwork. Following this, we will begin ‘Funny faces and fabulous features’ during which children
In term 1 our scienc topic will be ‘Everyday Materials’, This project teaches children that objects are made from materials. They identify a range of everyday materials and their sources. Children investigate the properties of materials and begin to recognise that a material’s properties define its use. To find out more view our Everyday Materials