During Term 5 and 6, we have 3 topics that we will be covering in our Art and D&T lessons. Art: Mixed Media Our art topic for this term is “Mixed Media”. Throughout this topic, we will learn about paper crafts, papermaking and collage techniques including paper, fabric, mixed media and photo collage. They will […]
This term our topic is “Properties and Changes in Materials”. In this project, your child will revisit prior learning about the properties of materials. We will plan and carry out tests to determine the properties of a range of materials and use our results to suggest suitable materials for different purposes. We will learn about
Following the White Rose Maths scheme, Holmes class will cover six main blocks of learning over the course of the summer term: shape; position and direction; decimals; negative numbers; converting units; and volume. As part of the White Rose Maths scheme, each block is broken down into a series of small learning steps. Combined, these
Reading Our Class Text and Comprehension In term 5 and 6, our reading comprehension will be based upon a fiction text, “Who let the Gods Out?” by Maz Evans. The story is about a troubled boy’s life is turned upside down when an immortal crashes out of the sky onto his barn. They go on
This term our topic is “Groundbreaking Greeks”. Throughout this topic, we will learn about about different periods of Greek history, exploring the earliest civilizations, the devastation of the Dark Age and the breakthroughs and developments of the Archaic and Classical periods. We will get to know some of the most significant Athenians and understand why
From a geographical perspective, we will learn about the geography of Greece affected the development of city states and explore Athens, learning about the structure of the government and society.
This term our topic is “Groundbreaking Greeks”. Throughout this topic, we will learn about about different periods of Greek history, exploring the earliest civilizations, the devastation of the Dark Age and the breakthroughs and developments of the Archaic and Classical periods. We will get to know some of the most significant Athenians and understand why
We are delighted to continue our French lessons with Mrs Cackett, our resident native French speaker. Over the course of the Spring term, we will be learning about: Different foods Food likes and dislikes Food for celebrations Recipes Throughout these lessons, we will practise speaking, listening, reading and writing in French.
Our music lessons this year will follow the Sing Up sequential scheme of learning and for Term 3 and 4 we will have a percussion unit called ‘Rosewood Gratitude’. Percussion Unit: Rosewood Gratitude: This unit is inspired by the balafon music of West Africa. The objective of the unit is for the children to be
Following the GetSet4PE scheme of learning, our Physical Education (PE) lessons for term 3 will focus on hockey and gymnastics. Our PE lessons for term 4 will focus on indoor tennis and gymnastics. Our PE lessons will be on Tuesdays and Friday; children can wear their PE into school on both of these days. Term