Maths

This term we will cover place value (focussing on numbers to 10 million), addition and subtraction (mental and written methods) multiplication and division, fractions and measurement.

English

This term we will be using a variety of linked texts to facilitate our writing and reading, covering a range of writing purposes and audiences. In our writing sessions, we will start the year with writing a fun and engaging non-chronological report, based on the book ‘The Remarkables’.  

Science

Autumn 1 is Evolution and Inheritance! We will be exploring the fascinating science behind evolution from early animals and how the children inherit characteristics from their parents.  We will then learn about Electricity in Autumn 2.  

History and Geography

This term is History! Our unit is called ‘Enchanted’, where we will be exploring the wonders of Early Islamic Civilisations and focussing on the city of Baghdad. We will be learning about how early trade helped to develop and build the city; largely due to the infamous ‘Silk Road’.

In Autumn 2 we will turn our attention to Geography where we will be learning all about Energy! We will learn all about the different forms of energy, including renewable and non-renewable, and we will think about how humans impact the earth.

Art and Design

In Autumn 1 we will be developing our artistic skills through exploring the relationship between 2D drawing and 3D making!

Computing

We will be focussing on computing systems and networks where we will develop their understanding of digital devices, with an initial focus on inputs, processes, and outputs.  We will compare digital and non-digital devices and introduce them to computer networks that include network infrastructure devices like routers and switches.

French

In French we will be practising our French phonics to support our pronunciation throughout the year before moving on to our unit ‘At School’.

Music

In Autumn 1 we will be learning about Dynamics, Pitch and Texture before moving onto Themes and Variations in Autumn 2.

R.E

Across the two half terms, will be asking the questions “Creation and Science: Conflicting or Complimentary?” and “How does faith help people when life gets hard?”

P.S.H.E.

In Autumn 1 we will learning about Families and relationships, followed by Health and Wellbeing in Autumn 2.

P.E.

During the first half term, in our indoor lessons we will be focussing on our fitness skills. As well as this, swimming lessons will take place on Thursday afternoons. In Autumn 2, we will focus on yoga and netball.