Welcome back to the Summer term!

In Summer 1, we will have P.E. on Tuesday and Friday, during which we will learn to play tennis. We aim to spend most of our time outside, so please make sure children are in the full-school P.E. kits and with trainers on. 
 
In English, we will write a letter from Apollo to Jason, completing our unit on ancient myths. After our visit to Rand Farm Park, we will create a persuasive leaflet. Children will design, create, and publish their own leaflets using various persuasive language to explore persuasion techniques in writing.  

We will extend our learning through guided reading, looking at various texts that support learning across the curriculum. Sharks have been working hard to develop our comprehension skills, and we will continue to do so this term.  

In math, we will develop our skills in applying reasoning and understanding to decimals, money, and time. Children will continue practising their times tables and participate in the government's times table check in June. If you would like more information on this, please follow this link below, or you can find a copy of the leaflet in the front office.

Information for parents: 2024 multiplication tables check

We will explore electricity in science by learning about circuits, switches, and appliances.

In Geography, we will focus on developing map skills, reading a compass, identifying places using longitude and latitude, learning about the Arctic, and understanding time zones.

For religious education, we will study Christianity. This will involve learning about the community of Christians, the different denominations of Christianity, and the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith.

In Art, we will explore batik and patterns on a range of textiles using this technique. Our PSHE/RHE lessons will focus on Families and Committed Relationships. We will learn about relationships, boundaries, belonging, and what a 'caring family' means.

Finally, in Computing, we will work with Mrs Green to use Data Loggers to measure and create data. 

The Sharks team is always available to assist you. Don't hesitate to approach us at the gate or call the office to schedule an appointment.

Best Wishes

Mrs Oaks, Mrs Burrows and Mrs O'Neill
 

Welcome back Sharks.
 
We hope you have had a great winter break. 
 
Please can children wear school uniform to school unless
it is your PE day (Monday and Tuesday for Sharks), wear your PE kit with a
t-shirt in your house colour – I know you will all look fabulous, we will
continue with swimming until the February half term.
 
Don't forget you will need a pair of plimsolls to change
into inside - this means that we can use our field and Base Camp even if it is
a little wet outside, as we can change out of muddy shoes when playtime and
lunchtime is over.
 
In English, we will be writing poetry inspired by the
poem, ‘The Magic Box’ by Kit Wright and then a piece of explanation writing
using Talk 4 Writing and the model text, ‘The Teacher Pleaser.’ In spring two,
we will explore a piece of poetry by Spike Milligan, ‘The Ning Nang Nong,’ and
then we will be writing a suspense piece of writing. Our class novel will be
‘Podkin' by Kieran Larwood, which will support the children in developing suspense
in their writing. 
 
In maths, we continue to follow the White Rose Scheme. In
the spring term, we will be looking at multiplication and division, length and
perimeter, fractions and them moving into decimals. 
 
In history, we will be learning about the Roman Conquest
and its impact on Britain. We will explore the historical evidence to provide
proof and reasoning. Additionally, we will be visiting The Museum of
Lincolnshire Life, to see examples from the past and develop the children’s
understanding. 
 
The children will be studying computing this term, we
will learn to code using Espresso Coding software. As part of this unit, the
children will build computer programs using loops and variables. They will
program algorithms to create a range of outcomes. In music, we will be
extending our knowledge of the glockenspiels. 
 
In science, we will be looking at the States of Matter,
exploring materials and their changing states from gas, and liquid to solids.
In the second half of the spring term, we will explore sound and how sound
travels through the air to be detected by the ear. 
 
This term, in RE, we will be learning about the faith of Islam. We will continue to explore R.E. through our Faith Afternoons, where as a school we will celebrate and learn about a range of different faiths.
 
In PSHE/RHE we will be learning about our rights and
responsibilities living in a diverse and inclusive community and as British
citizens. There will be a focus the healthy bodies and healthy minds, we will use
the book ‘The Giving Tree,’ as a stimulus for exploring influences and personal
choices. Nigeria will be the focus for Cultural Day where the children will
have the chance to explore a range of activities and tasks to support their
learning.
 
In art, we will be looking at 3D form and studying the
work of Helena P-Stylianides. Children will learn to provide a
critique of the artist's work and then use those ideas to improve/create their
3D art Forms. 
 
For homework this term, we would like the children to
focus on reading fluency and reading for pleasure. The children must develop a
love of reading and that comes with practice. Please can you support your
children by listening to them read and share in conversations about reading in
your homes? Children have access to Spelling Shed and Times Table Rock Starts
(TTRS) and they will need to complete the challenges set. Children will be
provided with copies of their logins.
 
Finally, as ever, if you have any questions or would like
to offer any help, please do get in touch, either at the school gate at the end
of the day or through the office.
 
 Here's to a great year!
 
 Mrs Oaks, Mrs Burrows and Mrs O’Neill.
 
 

Welcome back Sharks.

We hope you have had a great summer.

Please can children wear normal school uniform to school unless it is your PE day (Monday and Wednesday for Sharks) where you will wear your PE kit with t-shirts in your house colour – I know you will all look fabulous. 

Don't forget you will need a pair of plimsolls to change into inside - remember this means that we can use our field and Base Camp right into winter months as we can change out of muddy shoes when playtime and lunchtime is over.

In English, we will be writing narratives based on the book 'The Egg' by M.P. Robertson and creating an information text on The Golden Dragon. Our class novel will be 'The Book of Stolen Dreams' by David Farr which will support the children with developing sentence structure, ideas of adventure and fantastic setting descriptions.

In maths, we continue to follow the White Rose Scheme. In this term, we will be looking at place value, with a focus on: representing and partitioning numbers to 1000, then 10,000; addition and subtraction and moving on to multiplication and division.

In history, we will be learning about the ancient civilisation of the Egyptians and their achievement and developments. We will work on developing our understanding of chronological knowledge and the world timeline, whilst developing our vocabulary and deeper understanding of the period.

The children will be studying computing this term, learning about the internet, a range of computing devices whilst developing technological vocabulary and understanding about the world wide web. In music, the children will be learning about beats and tempo using songs from Mamma Mia where the lessons will focus on playing the glockenspiel. 

In science, we will be looking at living Things and their Habitats, the children will learn about classification, grouping and identifying groups using identifiable keys.

This term, in RE, we will be learning about community and worship with a focus on Hinduism. We will continue to explore R.E through our Faith Afternoons, where as a school we will celebrate and learn about a range of different faiths.

In PSHE/RHE we will be learning about our rights and responsibilities living in a diverse and inclusive community and as British citizens. There will be a focusing on our similarities and differences whilst teaching tolerance and understanding.  Nigeria will be the focus for Cultural Day where the children will have the chance to explore a range of activities and tasks to support their learning.

In art we will be looking at perspective with a focus on the artist Edward Hopper. Children will be learning drawing techniques such as speed sketching, line and tone, pattern and shape.   

For homework this term, we would like the children to focus on reading fluency and reading for pleasure. It is important that the children develop a love of reading and that comes with practice. Please can you support your children by listening to them read and share in conversations about reading in your homes.  Children have access to Spelling Shed, and Times Table Rock Starts (TTRS) and they will need to complete challenges set. Children will be provided with copies of their logins.

Finally, as ever, if you have any questions or would like to offer any help, please do get in touch, either at the school gate at the end of the day or through the office.

 Here's to a great year!

 Mrs Oaks, Mrs Burrows and Mrs O’Neill.