Welcome back after a wonderful Christmas break. 

Maths

Initially in maths we will be completing our unit on addition and subtraction. Looking at the different ways we can do this and using this to help us solve word problems.

In maths our second focus will be looking at multiplication and division. The children will learn about them being inverse to one another Ma2/2.3b/c and will have a big focus on our 2,5 and 10 timetables Ma2/2.3a . To help with this the children have all been given a TTRockstars account which they can access both at home and at school.  https://ttrockstars.com/beta/login/3257  

We will then move onto fractions where we will recognise, find, name and write fractions 1/3, ¼, 2/4 and ¾ of a lengths, shape, set of objects or quantity. Ma2/2.4a. This will help us to work out simple fractions of amounts. Ma2/2.4b

Literacy

In the first few weeks back we will be using the work we have been doing in little chefs to write our very own instructions. The children will be learning all about the structure of instructions including the language they could use. En2/3.3a iv.

After this we will be completing some information texts; this will link to our topic. We will be looking at fact files of places around the world and we will be using the MacBook’s to help us with our research.

In the second half term we will be looking at the wide range of books that have been written EN2/2.2 and this will aid us in writing out very own stories and descriptions. En2/2.1 This will link to our theatre trip to see the book Grandad’s island.

Science

In science we will be looking at our topic of Living things and their habitats Sc2/2.1

The children will be taught about an animals basic needs and what they need to survive. We will then see if we can name animals and link them to certain habitats. Lastly we will find out what a food chain is.

Topic

The whole school topic this term is ‘ How do we celebrate difference?’ 

In this topic the children will be looking at a range of artistic styles from around the world. Ge1/1.1. These styles will be from various points in history.  Ar1/1.1

The children will explore lots of things including, dance, music, drama, art, and more.

Linking to this we will look at places around the world and match the artistic style with this.

Please remember

           Homework: given out Thursday and collected the following Tuesday

            Spelling sheet: Tuesday

            Reading books/Diary: Every day

            PE kits: PE kits should be in school every day but PE for us is               Tuesday and Friday

            Swimming Kits: Thursday

Parental Help

Parental help is always valued and helps the children access a wider range of activities. If you would like to help please come in and let us know how you would like to be involved, whether you would like a regular slot or just to come in on art days or for special events, and we will try our best to accommodate you. As part of our safeguarding review all regular helpers will need to submit a DBS check.

Any questions, worries or concerns please don’t hesitate to ask

Many thanks

Miss Prince and Mrs Garner

We hope you all had a wonderful summer and looking forward to your first classroom in the main building!

Please try to support us with independence by encouraging the children to come in on their own and put their own bags and coats into their lockers.

Literacy

In literacy we will be looking at the two books; the day the crayons quit and the day the crayons came home.

From these we will be reading through step by step and the children will be given opportunity to predict responses and talk about emotions of the characters. We will also be writing letters between Duncan and the crayons. En2/ 3.3 

In addition to this we will be learning all about different types of punctuation and understanding when they are needed. En2/ 3.4 En2/ 2.2

Maths

In numeracy we will be covering a range of topics including: place value MA2/ 2.1, number bonds to 100, number sequences, partitioning numbers and halving and doubling.

Later in the term we will move on to addition and subtraction understanding that they are inverse. Ma2/2.2 We will also be working on our number bonds to 20 and 100. Ma2/2.2c

Science

Our first science topic will be animals including humans. In this topic we will look at the needs of animals and humans sc2/2.3. We will also notice that animals including humans can have babies and that they grow up to become adults. Sc2/2.3a

Our second topic will be looking at materials and their uses including building materials, tools, and clothing. We will be learning about properties of materials, investigating stretchiness, effects of heat and how water can be changed. SC2/ 3.1

Topic

Our firs topic is ‘Where is all the evidence?’ This topic will focus on history mainly looking at Ancient Egypt and the Egyptians. Hi1/1.1/2 We will be using map skills to see if we can locate the UK and Egypt and then we will be comparing both places. Ge1/ 1.1a/b We will also be looking at the pyramids, clothing, hieroglyphics, pharaohs, and the lifestyle. Later in the term we will be visiting Chester Zoo which will link in with looking at Egyptian cats then moving onto the big cats we will see in the zoo and describing them.

PE

Mr Freeman will teach PE on a Tuesday and Friday.

Swimming will take place on Thursdays – please ensure your child brings their kit each week.

Homework

Homework will be given out on Wednesday to be returned the following Tuesday. The spelling test will also take place on a Tuesday.

Please remember

            Green homework folder: given out Wednesday and collected the following Tuesday

            Reading books/Diary: Every day

            PE kits: PE kits should be in school every day

            Swimming Kits: Tuesday

Parental Help

Parental help is always valued and helps the children access a wider range of activities. If you would like to help please come in and let us know how you would like to be involved, whether you would like a regular slot or just to come in on art days or for special events, and we will try our best to accommodate you. As part of our safeguarding review all regular helpers will need to submit a DBS check.

Any questions, worries or concerns please don’t hesitate to ask

Many thanks

Miss Prince

Welcome back after a lovely Easter break.  This terms topic is ‘What do we know about our world?’, the summer term is always a busy one with Sports Week, SAT’s and a Residential.

We will soon be holding a residential meeting to go through everything we will be doing with the group leader from learning outside the classroom. He will explain everything the children will be doing, where they will be staying and the types of things we will be eating.  A letter with exact time and date will be given out closer to the time.

Over the next few weeks the children will be preparing for their SATS, we will be looking at past papers and going through the best ways to tackle things. These will be completed throughout May  in small groups and we have lots of fun and exciting things planned in between.

topic 

In topic our main focus this term will be geography we will be looking at different maps Ge2/1.1 and labeling physical and human features Ge1/1.3b.

We will also be comparing 2 different places and creating our very own fact files Ge1/1.2  we will look at the different features of the places and the different types of weather Ge1/1.3

Maths

In maths at first we will be revising for our Sats- paper 1 is all arithmetic questions and paper 2 is a reasoning paper.

The 3 mains topic we will be covering are measurement Ma2/ 3.1, position and direction Ma2/3.3 and statistics Ma2/4.1.

In measurement we will be looking at different units of measure including money and time, we will then try to solve some problems involving these.

Literacy

In literacy we will be looking at different stories, in particular we will be looking at Jack and the Beanstalk and re-writing our own version of this by drafting en2/3.3b  and editing en2/3.3c . We will also be writing some different character descriptions.

Science

In science we will be looking at our final 2 topics. Living things and their habitats Sc2/2.1 and Plants Sc2/2.2.

PE

Mr Freeman will teach PE on a Monday and Thursday.

Swimming will take place on Tuesdays – please ensure your child brings their kit each week.

Homework

Homework and spellings will be given out on Wednesday to be returned the following Tuesday.

Please remember

            Green homework folder: given out Wednesday and collected the following Tuesday

            Reading books/Diary: Every day

            PE kits: PE kits should be in school every day

            Swimming Kits: Tuesday

Parental Help

Parental help is always valued and helps the children access a wider range of activities. If you would like to help please come in and let us know how you would like to be involved, whether you would like a regular slot or just to come in on art days or for special events, and we will try our best to accommodate you. As part of our safeguarding review all regular helpers will need to submit a DBS check.

Any questions please don’t hesitate to ask

Many thanks

Miss Prince and Mrs Leonard

Maths

In maths our first focus will be looking at multiplication and division. The children will learn about them being inverse to one another Ma2/2.3b/c and will have a big focus on our 2,5 and 10 timetables Ma2/2.3a . To help with this the children have all been given a TTRockstars account which they can access both at home and at school.  https://ttrockstars.com/beta/login/3257  

We will then move onto fractions where we will recognise, find, name and write fractions 1/3, ¼, 2/4 and ¾ of a lengths, shape, set of objects or quantity. Ma2/2.4a. This will help us to work out simple fractions of amounts. Ma2/2.4b

 In the second half term we will be looking at measure. Within this unit we will look at standard units Ma2/3.1a/b pounds and pence Ma2/3.1c and time Ma2/3.1f/g/h

Literacy

In the first few weeks back we will be using the work we have been doing in little chefs to write our very own instructions for making a fruit salad. The children will be learning all about the structure of instructions including the language they could use. En2/3.3a iv.

After this we will be completing some information texts; this will link to our topic. We will be looking at endangered animals and using the MacBook’s to help us with our research. Sc2/3.3a ii.

In the second half term we will be looking at the wide range of books that have been written by Julia Donaldson EN2/2.2 and this will aid us in writing out very own stories and descriptions. En2/2.1

Science

The children are very excited to know that they will be learning all about animals including humans. In this we will look at the things we all need to survive. SC2.2.3b they will also be learning about keeping a healthy diet and the importance of different food types, exercise and hygiene. SC2.2.3b

In our second half term we will be learning all about plants. We will hopefully be planting some seeds SC2/2.2a and watching them grow into plants after investigating the things that they need to stay healthy and grow SC2/2.2b.

Topic

The whole school topic this term is ‘ Can we make the world a better place?’  The children have a fun term to look forward to with exciting activities related to the topic theme, including a visit to techniquest, a chocolate workshop and a PDSA workshop.

In topic the first half term links in really well with our literacy and science. We will be looking at endangered animals and writing an information text about them. Ge1/1.1

 In the second half term we will be looking at how we can make the world a better place. We will look at fair-trade, climate change, reduce reuse and recycle, and renewable resources. Ge1/1.3

Homework

Homework will be given out on Wednesday to be returned the following Tuesday; this will usually be:

One piece of Maths

One piece of Literacy.

Spellings will be given out on a Wednesday and the test will take place on the following Tuesday. A sheet will be given out to complete 2 tries on as well as a sheet to practice these spellings in cursive writing. Additional practice can be completed on paper. Spelling tests will also be completed on the sheet.

My Maths will be set weekly

Reading we will try to read at least twice a week in school. Please support this at home by reading as often as possible and ensure you note this in the reading diary. (minimum 3 x 10 mins weekly)

Please remember

            Green homework folder: given out Wednesday and collected the following Tuesday

            Spelling sheet: Tuesday

            Reading books/Diary: Every day

            PE kits: PE kits should be in school every day

            Swimming Kits: Tuesday

Parental Help

Parental help is always valued and helps the children access a wider range of activities. If you would like to help please come in and let us know how you would like to be involved, whether you would like a regular slot or just to come in on art days or for special events, and we will try our best to accommodate you. As part of our safeguarding review all regular helpers will need to submit a DBS check.

Any questions, worries or concerns please don’t hesitate to ask

Many thanks

Miss Prince and Mrs Leonard