St John's C of E Primary - Nurturing Excellence

Woodpecker Class

Woodpecker Class

Welcome to Our Woodpecker Class Page!

English

In English this term we are going to be exploring two short stories: “In the Beginning and Pandoras box” and “Persephone and the pomegranate seeds”. We will be reading and exploring these Greek Myths to help us to write narratives and letters using a range of techniques. We will continue to work on simple, compound and complex sentences to build on our prior knowledge to add detail and variety to our work. We will also be looking at expanding phrases to create vivid descriptions of characters in the Myths to bring our writing to life. At the same time, we will be practicing our handwriting, leading to cursive joins.

Maths

This term in Mathematics we will be continuing to build on our knowledge from the autumn and look at addition and subtraction. We will be working really hard to ensure that students are confident with using the column method as this is something that they will need throughout their education. We will also start looking at multiplication and division. We will practice using arrays, groups and more to solve problems, building our understanding of how the operations are connected. Through activities, we will develop strategies to multiply and divide with confidence, building strong foundations for more advanced math skills.

Science

In Science this term, we are learning all about electricity. We’ll explore what electricity is, how it works, and why it is important in our everyday lives. Through fun experiments, we’ll learn to build and draw simple circuits using wires, batteries and bulbs. We will also discuss the importance of electrical safety and how to use electricity responsibly.

Geography

In Geography we are discovering the British Isles. We will learn about the countries that make up the British Isles and the United Kingdom, looking at some key features of each. Using maps and atlases, we will explore the differences between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Island to see what makes the places unique. In the final few weeks, we will conduct a study where we compare Huntingdon to Cape town!

Music

This term in Music, we are exploring Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. We will learn how each character is represented by a musical theme and how tempo and crescendo create drama. We will also explore triads and use these ideas to compose our own musical stories.

PSHE

In PSHE, we are learning all about finances and money. We will be talking about where money comes from, how people earn it and why it is important to save. Through activities and discussions, we will think about making good choices with money and understand the difference between wants and needs.

In PE this term, we are focusing on swimming. We will develop our confidence in the water while practicing skills such as floating, kicking and arm movements. Our goal is to improve our swimming technique and learn how to stay safe in and around water.

In RE, we are studying the Gospels. We will read stories about Jesus from the Bible and think about the lessons they teach us. We will explore themes like kindness, forgiveness and helping others and discuss how these ideas can be a part of our daily lives.

Art

This half term in Art we will be looking at portraits and self-portraits. We will look at famous artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gough to inspire us. Using pencils, pastels and other materials we will practice drawing faces and look at cubism to show expressions.