Curriculum overview

The overall topic for this half term is mother earth, this will be explored through our learning in Geography and across the other curriculum areas. We have an exciting half term with ew learning and also swimming! 

English;

In English we will have a focus on newspapers. We will explore different newspapers and the children will have a go at writing their own article based on what they have learnt. We will be learning about the structure, audience and purpose of newspapers.  

Maths:

In Maths we will be following the White Rose Maths scheme of work. This half term covers topics such as fractions, capacity and money. We will be learning about measuring capacity, adding fractions and using pounds and pence. 

Science:

For Science we will be completing a biology topic of plants. We will begin by learning about the famous scientist Sir Joseph banks. The children will learn about the different parts of a plant, their function and completing an experiment to see how they work. 

Geography:

Our Geography focus will be on volcanoes. The children will begin by learning about the layers of the earth and then considering why volcanoes happen and where they occur. 

PSHE:

The PSHE topic is relationships following the Jigsaw scheme. The children will learn about the different types of relationships they have. We will also look at what it means to be a global citizen and how this can influence the children. 

RE:

In RE we will be learning more about the Humanist faith following the Jigsaw RE scheme. We will learn about What encourages a Humanist to live a good life and some of the things that Humanists believe.

DT:

In art we will be learning about prehistoric painting using paint and mixed media to create our final pieces of cave artwork. We will explore different forms of prehistoric art and have a go at using some different techniques to create our own. 

Computing:

In computing we will be using J2E to sort data and create data branches. The children will explore how data branches can sort and organise information and will have a go at creating their own data branch. 

PE:

Alongside our PE lessons conducted by Mr Bishop the children will also take part in Swimming lessons. 

Music:

In music we will listen to a song called ‘bringing us together’ which is a disco style song about friendships. 

Spanish: 

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 vegetables.