Year 3
‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’
Our core subjects are Maths, English Literacy and Science. In the spring terms our focus in Maths is multiplication and division and exploring fractions. English Literacy is taught through the theme – ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’, along with spellings, reading and handwriting. We will use our reading of ‘Stone Age Boy’ and ‘How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth’ to develop the children’s diary, recount and instructional writing. History is the focus for this term and the children will be learning and exploring the Stone Age period and considering the changes which occurred during the Bronze and Iron Ages before the Romans invaded Britain. The children will learn how Stone Age people survived as hunter-gatherers and how over time with the development of bronze and iron these nomadic people began to settle and farm the land. They will learn about the significance of historic artefacts and how these can give us clues about the past before the time of written language. A highlight of this term will be the Stone Age days, during which the children will learn such skills as how to make fire using flint and steel and how to make nomadic shelters, in order to gain a wider understanding of what life might have been like in pre-historic times. These sessions will be led by an outside expert.
In Science the children will be learning about rocks and soils and how these change over time. They will learn about the three main types of rock, how these are formed and how classify them using their different properties. This will include a study of fossils and the children will learn about Mary Anning and her famous discoveries. Later in the term the children will investigate magnetism and forces.
During this term the children will be continuing to develop a greater world view and understanding of the worlds’ major religions with Islam being this terms focus. They will also explore mental health to help them to understand that we all have mental health, which can change and fluctuate throughout our lives. The children will also continue to keep fit through P.E. and learn that this too can help with maintaining good mental health. In computing the children will be learning how to make power points, and continue to develop their understanding of how to keep safe online. As part of their DT the children will learn a selection of sewing stitches to design and create a sewn bookmark. All learning will continue to be underpinned by our ‘Purple Learner’ strategy.
Y3 Curriculum Summary Spring Term
Spellings
Year 4
This Summer Term, Year 4 is diving into an action-packed adventure with our thrilling topic: Glorious Glevum! Get ready to step back in time as we uncover the secrets of the Rotten Roman, how they invaded, conquered, and ruled over most of Europe!
Our class reader, ‘Twitch,’ will take us on an exciting journey alongside other captivating texts that will expand our vocabulary and learning. In Science, we’ll be exploring fascinating topics like teeth, the digestive system, and food chains, unlocking the mysteries of how our bodies work!
But that’s not all! We have an unforgettable Roman Day planned, where children will get hands-on with Roman battle formations, make and enjoy delicious pizzas outdoors (weather permitting), and fully immerse themselves in the Roman way of life.
Additionally, for an extra dose of adventure, we’re hoping to take a trip to Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, tying in perfectly with both ‘Twitch’ and our science learning. It’s going to be an epic term full of discovery, fun, and unforgettable experiences!
Y4 Curriculum Summary Summer Term
Spellings
Year 5
We finish off the year by travelling back to the time of the Vicious Vikings! We will be exploring why the Vikings came to these shores, what their society was like, their many fascinating gods and the brutal bloody legacy they left behind!
In the Spring Term, we got to visit St. George’s Church for Explore Easter, Holmleigh Park to take part in rocket making in an authentic laboratory setting and each class performed a space-based poem in front of our peers!
Y5 Curriculum Summary Summer Term
Y5 Parent Information Afternoon
Spellings
Year 6
Our topic this term is largely science and PSHE based, as we explore the most incredible machine – the human body. We will start by learning about the organs of our body, our body systems and everything that we can do to keep our bodies working well. We will also be learning about how different substances effect our body and healthy choices that we can make. Later in the term we will discuss how our bodies change as we grow up and human reproduction. In a secondary topic, we will be travelling across the Seven Seas as we read the famous Treasure Island and start our Pirate Anthologies. Over the term, we will explore a range of writing genres, all with a pirate theme. This always proves to be an exciting topic and we look forward to reading the wonderful writing that our talented young authors produce.
Y6 Curriculum Summary Spring Term
Spellings
