Curriculum overview

The overall topic for this half term is the world around us, this will be explored through our learning in Geography and across the other curriculum areas. We have an exciting half term with trips, visits and new learning.  

English;

In English we will begin with narrative writing and character descriptions based on the book Esio Trot by Roald Dahl. We will explore what makes a good character description and use this to write our own short narrative. Then we will explore playscripts using The Magic Twig by Julia Donaldson as a focus to help us understand the features of play script writing. 

Maths:

In Maths we will be following the White Rose Maths scheme of work. This half term focussing on fractions to begin then mass and capacity. The children will have the chance to explore fractions, equivalent fractions and compare them. We will learn how to use grams and kilograms to measure weight and litres and millilitres to measure capacity. 

Science:

For Science we will be completing a physics topic based around light. We will learn about light sources, how we see and conduct our own scientific experiments around light. We will also learn about the famous scientist Thomas Edison. 

Geography:

Our Geography focus will be on Antarctica. The children will learn about the physical and human features of Antarctica and will also have a go at planning a route using their map skills.  

PSHE:

The PSHE topic is healthy me. The children will learn about how to keep themselves healthy through their diet and exercise. They will also look at keeping them safe, the feeling of safety and other feelings surrounding safety.

RE:

In RE we will be learning more about the Christian faith following the Jigsaw RE scheme. We will learn about the celebration of Easter and what makes Good Friday good. 

DT:

In DT we will be creating a castle construction. We will understand how to use nets to help build a castle structure thinking about how to make sure it is secure and sturdy. 

Computing:

For Computing we will be creating an animation using software. The children will learn the skills to be able to make their own motion animations. 

PE:

In PE we will be learning about Dance for our upcoming dance festival. The children will learn a routine to perform together at the festival using different dance skills. We will also be having a visitor come into school to help teach the dance. 

Music:

Alongside learning our Easter song the children will also listen to the dragon song- a song about kindness, friendship and respect. 

Spanish: 

Spanish lessons will be led by Miss Childs. The children will get the opportunity to learn some new Spanish words and use them when talking to their friends. This half term they will be learning about fruits.