Welcome back, we hope you had a lovely break! We have lots of fun and exciting events happening this term!
In English we are focusing on the story of Room on The Broom by Julia Donaldson. To support this, Rhubarb Theatre will be visiting school with an interactive performance of the book. We will then take part in a workshop with the theatre cast to create our own dragon puppets.
In Maths we are going to be practicing our addition and subtraction and learning all about shapes. We will be using lots of resources around the classroom to help us with this.
We are going to continue learning about Everyday Materials in Science and we will be conducting some experiments to see which materials can float or sink and which materials are best to build a birds nest.
On Wednesday’s we will have Mrs Anderson. This term in History we will be learning about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. In Art we are focusing on the artist Monika Correa, and we will be practicing the skill of weaving.
Our PE session will focus on dance. We will recreate movements from Room on the Broom. Our PE sessions this term will be on a Tuesday and Thursday. Please ensure your child comes in full PE kit on those days.
In RE, we will be learning about the different celebrations and festivals celebrated around the world, including Christmas and Hannukah.
Also, don’t forget to bring your bookbag into school on a Thursday. We are having a reading competition between Year 1 and 2 this term – who can read the most? The more readers we have, the more chance we have to win the prize…please don’t forger to write in your child’s reading record!
This term we will be practising our nativity performance – ‘Busy, busy Bethlehem’. The performance will be in the afternoon on Thursday 4th December. There will also be lots of additional Christmas events in school this term including Christmas family dinner, Christmas Party, Winter Wonderland and the Friends of St George’s fundraiser – Chocolate Bingo. Please keep an eye on Dragon news for more information about these events, nearer the time.
Mrs Stanton, Miss Page, Miss Cao, Miss Sandrey
Welcome Otters!
I hope you all had a great summer.
In Autumn 1 we have PE on Wednesday and Thursday, during which we will be focusing on Multi Skills, so please make sure that your children are in full PE kits with trainers.
In English we are looking at Poetry and delving into the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff, where we will learn and write about how to catch a troll!!!
In Maths we will follow the White Rose Maths scheme and begin the year with Place Value. We will also lots of opportunity to work practically by sorting, grouping objects and practicing some accurate counting!
This term in Geography our topic is Our School. At first, we will explore the local area where we live and exploring maps to see what other landmarks are in our area.
Our RE topic is Christianity. We will be learning about Christian beliefs and how the bible is a special book that helps us learn about God. We will learn that the Bible is split into the Old Testament and the New Testament and learn some stories from each.
In Science we will be identifying and investigating everyday materials. We will also be observing the season of Autumn explore the changes that happen in between Summer and Autumn.
In PSHE we will be focusing on what makes a happy and healthy relationship and what it means to be a good friend.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at the school gate or through the office.
We look forward to welcoming you all back. Here’s to a great year!
Mrs Stanton and Miss Page
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