Welcome to the new school year!

Autumn 1

What were homes like in the past?

This term, our topic is all about homes in the past and comparing them to our homes today. We will be looking at how houses have changed over the years. We will use our historical inquiry skills to look at artefacts from the past and decide what they are and how they were used. We will explore houses in the local area and see how different people live today. During this topic, we will also be looking at what has changed in children’s own lives and placing events on a timeline.

PE will be on Monday (cricket) and Thursdays (Up and Under). Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for PE on these days and is wearing trainers.

If the weather is sunny, please ensure sun cream is applied before the school day (that will last all day) and that your child has a hat in school. We would encourage children to bring in a water bottle every day.

During the first week of term, your child will be given a reading folder which will be expected in school every day. If your child takes part in daily Read Write Inc lessons, then they will be given a phonic reading book to read every day at home. All children will be given an Oxford Reading Tree book and a library book to share with you at home. Please try to read at least four times a week with your child at home and write your initial on the reading sheet to show that they have read. Thank you for your support with this.

If your child is in year 2, we will be practicing counting in 2s, 5s and 10s. This is something they can also practice at home and will help their preparation for learning their times tables later in the year.

Summer 2

What do plants need to grow?

This term, our topic is all about plants, trees and animals. We will be carrying out an investigation to find out what plants need in order to grow and will learn the names of different plants and trees. We will learn the names for the different parts of a plant and label them on a diagram. Within the topic, we will also find out why plants and animals can be found in different habitats and will learn the differences between living and non-living things, as well as things that have never been alive.

We are also excited about our trip to Middlewick House later in the term, where we will be taking part in lots of lovely activities and exploring the grounds.

Please continue to read regularly with your child at home.

We also encourage children to practise their 2x, 5x, 10x and 3x tables at home, as well as practising their weekly spellings, if they have them.

PE will continue to be on Tuesdays (Team Games) and Thursdays (Athletics with Up and Under). Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for PE on these days and is wearing trainers.

As the weather continues to improve, please ensure sun cream is applied before the school day (that will last all day) and that your child has a water bottle and hat in school.

Summer 1

What are maps and how do we use them?

This term, our learning will focus on developing our Geography skills and we study, use and make maps. We will undertake a study of the local area and this will include a walk around Corsham to identify it’s physical and human geographical features. Later in the term, we will be developing our Design and Technology skills and learn how to use equipment to prepare and cook food.

Please continue to read regularly at home, ideally at least four times a week.

We are continuing to learn and revise our 2X, 5X and 10X tables (and their related facts) and there are many great online apps to help with this. A good one on “Topmarks” is called “Hit the button”. The children use this at school so they will be used to how it works.

Geography and DT	What are maps and how do we use them?
1.What are the different compass points?   2.Why does a map need a key?   3.Why does a map use grid references?   4.What locational language can you use to describe the position of a feature on a map?   5.Can you make a treasure map and add a key?   6.Can you write a set of instructions for a recipe?   7.Can you follow a set of instructions for a recipe?   8.What do we use to cut/peel/grate ingredients safely and hygienically?   9.How do we weigh or measure ingredients?   10.What do we use to cook our food?

This term, P.E. will be on a Tuesday and a Thursday. Please come into school dressed for P.E. on these days.

Spring 4

Where are the hottest places on Earth and what is life like there?

This term, our learning will focus on developing our Geography knowledge and skills. We will be learning all about life in Kenya, including it’s climate and where it is in the world. We will compare life there to our own in the United Kingdom and learn about the geographical and physical features of these countries. We will also look at Antarctica, comparing the coldest parts of the world to the hottest.

Please continue to read regularly at home.

We are also learning our 2x, 5x and 10x tables this term (and the related division facts), so extra practise at home would be fabulous!

PE days will revert to being on a Monday (indoor) and a Friday (outdoor). Please come into school dressed in PE kit on these days.

Spring 1

Take one Picture

This term, our learning will focus on developing our art and design skills. We will be learning all about Vincent Van Gogh and will study his art style and try to create art inspired by his art, developing our artistic skills in the process. Our WOW day will happen in the first week when the children will have a chance to experiment with a variety of different media for different effects.

Our P.E. days change this term and will now be on a MONDAY and a WEDNESDAY. You will need to come to school dressed for PE on both those days. We are lucky that Bath Rugby will be teaching the class rugby on a Wednesday and on Monday, they will enjoy gym sessions in the hall. Rugby will take place outside so please make sure your child is wearing appropriate footwear.

Please continue to keep reading as regularly as you can at home, over the term, aiming for at least five times a week. Every day would be even better!

Autumn 2

What can you make out of different materials?

This term, our learning will be based around our Science topic and we will learn about all the different materials around us . We will investigate what materials different objects are made from and what their properties are. The term will culminate with our WOW day when the children will design and create an object using materials suitable for the purpose.

Our PE days for Autumn term 2 will be MONDAY and THURSDAY. You will need to come to school dressed for PE on both those days. Up and Under will be teaching the children on Thursdays and these sessions are usually outside so please make sure your child is wearing appropriate footwear.

Please continue to keep reading as regularly as you can at home, over the term, aiming for at least five times a week. Every day would be even better!