Class Teacher- Monday - Wednesday
Class Teacher- Thursday and Friday
Teaching Assistant
Monday - Friday mornings
Teaching Assistant
Monday - Friday mornings
Spring Term Topics
Geography Topic Term 4 – Volcanoes
This half term our topic is Geography based and we will be learning all about Volcanoes through asking the question: Why do people live near volcanoes? The children will learn about the structure of the Earth, including its four layers, and how mountains are formed, with examples of mountain ranges from around the world. Children will learn about different types of volcanoes, how they form, how they are classified, and the positive and negative effects of living near them, forming their own opinions about volcanic areas. The unit also covers earthquakes, focusing on their causes, where they occur, and the impacts they can have on communities. Finally, pupils will develop practical skills by observing, recording, mapping, and identifying different types of rocks and learning about their origins in our school grounds.
English
In English this term, our writing will be inspired by the book ‘Escape from Pompeii'. They will travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire and join Tranio, the son of an actor, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, in witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Tranio, like most Roman boys, likes to watch whatever is going on: tradesmen selling their goods, ships unloading their exotic cargoes, politicians making speeches in the forum. But one hot August day a very different scene unfolds. The ground begins to shake, the sky to darken. People run gasping for air. Heading for the harbour, Tranio and his friend Livia hide on a boat and witness one of the most terrifying moments in recorded history-the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of their beloved city, Pompeii.
Through this unit of work the children will use expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials, figurative language and powerful word choice to write an eye witness account about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Maths
In our fractions unit, the children will begin by learning what fractions represent and how the denominator tells us how many equal parts a whole is split into. They will explore unit fractions before moving on to non-unit fractions, learning how the numerator shows how many parts are being counted. The children will compare and order different fractions, develop their understanding of the whole, and see how fractions are used on scales and number lines. By the end of the unit, they will be able to place and count in fractions on a number line, helping them to build a strong and practical understanding of fractions.
In our mass and capacity unit, the children will learn how to use scales to measure and read mass accurately. They will begin by measuring in grams, before moving on to kilograms and grams, and learning how different measurements are equivalent. The children will compare, add and subtract different masses to solve practical problems. They will then explore capacity and volume, measuring in millilitres and litres, and learning how these units relate to one another. By the end of the unit, they will be able to compare, add and subtract amounts of capacity and volume with growing confidence.
Science:
In our Science unit, the children will explore different types of forces, including contact forces such as friction and non-contact forces such as magnetic force. They will investigate how objects move on different surfaces and learn that rough surfaces create more friction, slowing objects down. The children will plan and carry out comparative tests, make predictions and record results. They will also explore magnets, learning about magnetic and non-magnetic materials, understanding that magnets have poles, and discovering that opposite poles attract while like poles repel.
Art
In Art we will be learning about the work of Edvard Munch, exploring the materials and styling of Munch. In this unit, children will explore how artists use colour, line and shape to express feelings. They will study The Scream, experiment with expressive techniques, and create their own emotion-based artwork inspired by Munch.
Key Information
Homework will continue to be set on Fridays and collected the following Thursday, when spelling tests will also take place. Practising spellings, times tables and reading regularly at home plays a crucial role in your child’s progress and confidence at school. Reading frequently helps to develop vocabulary, comprehension skills and a genuine enjoyment of books. A secure understanding of spellings supports writing across the curriculum, while strong recall of times tables builds number fluency, making maths lessons more accessible and enjoyable. Short, regular practice at home can have a significant impact, and we are very grateful for your continued support.
Reading – We expect children to read every day and to update their reading record at least three times a week, noting what they have read and the date. Parents are asked to sign the reading record at least once a week. Children should bring their reading book and reading record to and from school each day.
PE – PE will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please ensure your child comes to school wearing the correct PE kit on these days. As always, long hair must be tied up and earrings to be taped or removed on the day of PE, along with removing any jewelry or watches. This term, the PE is Tennis and Volleyball.
General reminders:
Please ensure your child brings their reading record and reading book to school each day.
Please ensure your child has a water bottle each day.
Fruit is not provided in KS2 so please ensure you child brings a healthy snack to school if they require one in the mornings (no food containing nuts).