Our Curriculum

Welcome back! We have many exciting things to look forward to this term including: a trip to Silverstone, Shang Dynasty workshop and a visit from the Space Dome. 

 Our first project, Dynamic Dynasties, teaches children about the history of ancient China, focusing primarily on the Shang Dynasty, and explores the lasting legacy of the first five Chinese dynasties, some of which can still be seen in the world today. 

We are also very busy this term preparing for Young Voices 2024!

Overview of the project:                                                                  

English

Autumn 1:

Purpose: To entertain

Outcomes: First person narrative, poetry

Text: The Viewer by Gary Crew and Shaub Tan, Dark Sky Park by Phillip Gross

Autumn 2

Purpose: To inform

Outcomes: myth, letter

Texts: Danny Chung does not do Maths by Maisie Chang

Maths: Place Value, Addition & Subtraction, Graphs and tables, Multiplication & Division and Area and Perimeter

Science: Forces, Space

Geography: Investigating Our World

History: Dynamic Dynasties

PSHE: Being Me and Celebrating Difference

PE: Lacrosse and Yoga

RE: Sikhism and Christianity

Computing: Computing systems and networks, Data Handling

Art: Tints, tones and shade and Taotie

DT: Moving Mechanisms

Learning Behaviour: Responsibility and kindness

Important information

                                                             Timetable

Start: 8:40am Finish: 3:15pm

PE Tuesday & Friday

Children will come into school in PE kits. All children must have a white top or house colour, black or navy shorts. Trainers, black or navy joggers and jumpers will be required for outdoor PE.

Forest School Tuesday all children need wellies and a waterproof coat

Equipment:

They must also have a named water bottle and waterproof coat in school every day.  All equipment is provided but if children wish to bring in their own pencil case then they can for afternoon sessions only. Please remember a sun hat and sun cream.

   Snacks: 

Healthy snacks are encouraged, e.g. Fruit and cereal bars. No sweets, chocolate or crisps please. Please help us to be careful of nut allergies and not send any nut products to school. Children also require a spill proof bottle of water. No fruit juice – only still water please.

Homework:

Reading – You should read with your child at least 5 times a week at home.

Spellings – Sent out on a Wednesday and tested on the Wednesday after. These can be completed on Spelling Shed

TT Rockstars- Use TT Rockstars to practise times tables. Children will be tested through the ’99 club’ on a Friday

Topic homework:

There is a topic homework sheet attached. We would like the children to choose at least one piece to do and bring in to share with the class.

How can you support your children at home?

Reading – You should read with your child at least 5 times a week at home. We will check reading diaries on a Monday.

Spellings – Sent out on a Friday and tested on the Friday after. These can be completed on Spelling Shed

TT Rockstars- Use TT Rockstars to practise times tables. Children will be tested through the ’99 club’ on a Thursday.

Topic homework:

There is a topic homework sheet attached. We would like the children to choose at least one piece to do and bring in to share with the class.