R.E

In R.E, we will be studying the topic of 'To the Ends of the earth’. We will focus on the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and the gospels. The children will also learn about the Sacrament of Confirmation, discipleship and the glorious mysteries of the Rosary.

Children will continue to prepare their own Celebrations of the Word. During lessons we will be expecting the children to use scripture to inspire and support their work.

English

Our English work will focus on stories from other cultures. We will use a variety of texts focused on the Amazon Rainforest to draw inspiration for story writing. The children will plan and write their own stories 

We will also study a unit on debates which will provide the children a wonderful opportunity to develop their speaking and listening skills. We will also write a variety of balanced reports during this unit.

We continue to concentrate on spelling patterns and rules and thank you, in advance, for your continued support in helping your child learn their weekly spellings.

In reading we will study Holes by Louis Sachar. This fantastic book will provide plenty of opportunities for us to develop our reading skills.

Mathematics

In Mathematics, we will study units on geometry covering shape and position and direction. We will cover number units on decimals and negative numbers. Finally, we will cover measurement units on converting units and volume.

We will also focus on improving speed and accuracy with arithmetic.

Science

The focus is:

-compare and group together everyday materials on the basis of their properties,

-know that some materials will dissolve in liquid to form a solution, and describe how to recover a substance from a solution

-use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated, including through filtering, sieving and evaporating

-give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, for the particular uses of everyday materials, including metals, wood and plastic

-demonstrate that dissolving, mixing and changes of state are reversible changes

-explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials

Mrs Donnelly will teach this on a Friday morning. 

Latin

The children will continue to learn Latin in school. This is an incredibly useful skill with so many languages being derived from Latin.

Geography

In Geography we will study biomes and vegetation belts across the world.

P.E.

In P.E the children will complete units based around tag rugby and badminton. Our PE days will continue to be on a Monday and a Wednesday.

Computing

We will complete our learning from last half term on vector drawings.

Furthermore, we will develop our knowledge and use of Scratch programming. The children will use their knowledge of writing programs and using selection to control outcomes to design a quiz in response to a given task and implement it as a program.

Music

We will complete a series of lessons around the song, 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' This will cover a variety of skills including listening, appraising and performing. 

Art

We will complete our Design and Technology learning from last term around sauces.

Our art work will then focus on Pattern and sculpture. We will study the watercolour paintings of Jackie Morris as inspiration. The children will use a variety of brushstrokes and techniques. For the final outcome the children will design, paint and make an origami bird.

PSHE

The children will continue their learning in Relationships and Health Education following the scheme, ‘Life to the Full’.

Please have a look at the parent portal for more details -

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