Spring term 2025
English
In English, we will be reading the story ‘Wisp – A Story of Hope’. It is an incredible, though-provoking tale of a boy named Idris and how he dares to hope, and inspires others to hope, too. We will use this text to create a narrative filled with metaphors and will also include subordinate clauses and direct speech.
We will also read ‘Anglo-Saxon Boy’ by Tony Bradman. It is a thrilling tale of ambition and vengeance in the time of the Anglo-Saxons. We will develop our reading skills and deepen our understanding of the text as well as write a diary entry as an Anglo-Saxon.
We will also read some non-fiction texts to develop our knowledge about Anglo-Saxon Britain (our history unit) and natural disasters (our geography unit).
Maths
In maths, we will use our multiplication knowledge to multiply 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers using the formal written method. We will also use multiplication facts to help us to solve division questions using the bus stop method. We will then further develop our fractions knowledge, followed by percentages and decimals. Finally, we will learn more about perimeter and area and statistics.
Science
In science, we will learn about Earth and space. We will also learn about forces.
French
In French, we will learn new vocabulary to so that we can develop our knowledge about shopping in French and we will also broaden our understanding about the French-speaking world.
Art
In art, we will look at the work of Gary Hoang, a photomontage artist. We will use the topic of natural disasters, our geography unit, to create a photomontage including an illusion.
We will also look at the work of sculptor, Alberto Giacometti and develop our own sculpting skills to create a model of the moon!
D.T.
In D.T., we will learn more about pulleys and gears and use that knowledge to create a model of a crane. Using our measuring skills and ensuring we use saws and glue guns carefully, we will work in groups to showcase our understanding of pulleys!
P.E.
In P.E., we are going to develop our gymnastics skills, working hard to improve our flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance. We will also extend our understanding of outdoor adventurous activities!
History
In history, we will learn about the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings!
Geography
We will learn about latitude and longitude, and learn about different types of maps, developing our understanding of the world. We will also develop our understanding of wider and natural disasters.
R.E.
In R.E., we will be learning more about Christianity and asking ourselves, ‘why do Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah?’. We will consider the qualities of a saviour and what the Bible tells us about what was expected.
We will then learn more about Judaism and consider why the Torah is important to Jewish people.
P.S.H.E.
Safety and the changing body is the topic we will learn more about and then we will consider what it is to be a good citizen.
Music
In music, we will be exploring key and time signatures and considering how music improves our world. Then, we will introduce chords and ask ourselves ‘how does music teach us about our community?’.
Computing
We will be further developing our understanding about keeping ourselves safe online. Then, we will use our computing skills to program music and then learn about the technology involved in operating the Mars Rover!
Autumn term 2024
English
Our class text is Who Let the Gods Out? by Maz Evans. We will use this text to develop our reading skills and as inspiration for our writing lessons. We will learn to write a narrative based on the story and we will also learn to write a balanced argument about detentions, based on the main character, Elliot, who has to endure an after-school detention with his nemisis, Mr Boil!
Maths
In maths, we will be developing our place value, addition and subtraction skills, working with numbers up to 1,000,000.
Science
Mrs Barnes is teaching us science and the first topic is ‘animals including humans’.
French
Miss Copp will also be teaching us French and we will be creating our own French monster pets!
History
In history, we will be learning about Roman Britain and developing our understanding about the impact that the Romans made on the history of our country.
Art
In art, we are learning about LS Lowry. Using a variety of sketching techniques and mediums, we will be drawing a self-portrait in the style of Lowry.
After that, we will learn about a new artist: Rousseau. We will explore different painting techniques, using Russeau as our inspiration.
DT
We will be developing our cooking skills in DT by making bread! We will research different types of bread (yum!) and then create a design brief ready to make Challah bread.
PE
In PE, we will be extending our skills in netball, hockey and dance.
Music
Our music skills will reach new heights as we develop our remixing and looping understanding across different genres of music, including clasical, jazz and pop. We will also create percussive rhythms with our bodies!
RE
Our key question in RE is ‘What does it mean if Christians believe God is holy and loving?’
We will explore how Christians maintain a relationship with God.
PSHE
‘Family and relationships’ is our first topic in PSHE and we will begin by considering good qualities in friends and how we would aim to be a good friend.
Computing
In computing, we will develop our understanding of online safety so that we know how to navigate the internet safely and we will also explore uses of search engines.
Geography
‘Climate zones and flooding’ will be our first topic in geography.
We will learn about the different climate zones across the globe and learn what to do in the case of a flood.