Class 4’s Spring Term.
We are looking forward to a new, exciting term in Class 4. We have lots of interesting lessons to look forward to. I am sure there will be something to inspire and help create curiosity and a love for learning for each child.
RE
We continue to follow our new RE Scheme – The Vine and The Branches.
We begin with Branch 3-Galilee to Jerusalem and Branch 4 – Desert to Garden.
We will enjoy learning about Jesus and John the Baptist, Jesus and Peter, Jesus performing miracles and the Sacraments of the Sick and Reconciliation. Branch 4 will include; God’s mercy and forgiveness, Works of Mercy, Journey to Jerusalem, The Last Supper and the Passion and Death of Jesus.
Maths
We continue to follow the Maths No Problem Scheme – This term we will learn Calculations: Further Multiplication - Decimals and Percentages: Fractions – Measurement: Time and Money.
English
Our texts for the Spring term are; Escape From Pompeii – Christina Balit and The Wisp – Zana Fraillon. Children will learn about the historical facts of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, whilst retelling the story and events of that terrible day. The Wisp helps us to explore the theme of home and belonging. We will learn how each child has the right to a home. Children will learn about the Rights of the Child and how refugees face an uncertain time in refugee camps. The Wisp offers hope and a belief in a brighter future.
Science
We learn about Sound and Electricity in this term. We will be constructing a working circuit and investigating how sound travels.
Geography
In Geography, we will be learning about rainforests. We will be able to identify the location of the rainforests of the world and explain why they are so important to our life here on earth.
History
We have an exciting History topic this term, ‘The Anglo Saxons.’ We will use secondary sources to answer questions such as, ‘How hard was it to invade and settle in Britain?’ Children will also describe changes and continuity between different periods of history .
French
We continue to follow the Kapow French scheme. This term we will learn about French numbers, Calendars and Birthdays. Then we move on to the Weather and the Water Cycle.
Art
We continue to use the Access Art scheme for our Art lessons. This term we will be exploring, ‘Still Life’ and the Art of Display.’
Design and Technology
This term we will be learning about the Digital World through designing a ‘Mindful Moments Timer.’ We will also be cooking and learning about nutrition and why it is important for our bodies. We have the opportunity to adapt a recipe.
Computing
We continue to use the Purple Mash scheme for computing. This term we will be learning about Spreadsheets and writing for different audiences.
Music
We are lucky to have Mr Conway from Tameside Music Service to help us play our brass instruments.
PE
This term’s focus in PE will be on Gymnastics and Basket Ball.
PHSE
Our core theme this term is based on relationships and we will explore through ‘Tough Cookies’. We will judge what type of physical contact is acceptable or unacceptable and how to respond. We will be able to realise the nature and consequences of discrimination, teasing, bullying and aggressive behaviours (including cyber bullying), use of prejudice-based language, ‘trolling’, how to respond and ask for help.