St John's C of E Primary - Nurturing Excellence

Woodpecker Class

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Maths

This half term in maths we will be focusing on place value and number. The children will be learning and understanding the value of digits and how numbers can be partitioned. We will also work on comparing and ordering numbers using key words such are greater than, less than and equal to. Our maths lessons will run Monday- Thursday and then on a Friday we will have a retrieval lesson where we will fill gaps from previous units. This will enable the children to have a strong foundation of knowledge and then they can build on their application skills.

English

This term we will be focusing on a range of different texts. The main text we will be studying is the book Arabian Nights which is a collection of stories full of magic and mystery. The children will learn how to write a recount, whilst writing in the past tense and students will develop their skills in understanding characters thoughts and feelings to enable them to write character descriptions. We will also be developing our vocabulary, comprehension skills and practising handwriting leading to cursive joins.

Science

We will be learning about the human body in Autumn term 1. The children will be learning the names of different bones and systems in the body as well as their roles in daily function. Children will be looking at Germs and how illnesses can be prevented.

Geography

In Autumn 1, we will be looking at spatial sense. Students will be learning how to use map skills to look at the local area. Students will develop their skills of map drawing of the school site whilst also looking at the local area to plan a route.

Religious Education

In RE this term, we will be looking at God and the different views on God. Students will be looking at the views and teaching of God through religious stories which encourages students to understand different feelings and teachings from the stories of Jonah and Mozes.

Music

This half term we will be focusing on beat music and singing. We will study some songs from the Beatles and students will be creating their own beat music using different percussion instruments and singing.

PSHE

This term students are looking at different relationships with both family and friends. Students will think about what makes good friends and the different types of families. Understanding that We are all different, but it makes us who we are. Our lessons will consist of lots of discussion and practical activities.

Art

In Autumn 1 & 2 we will be looking at colour, shape and texture. We will be looking at Primary, Secondary, warm and cool colours as well as different tints and shades. Students will be applying their knowledge to different Artists such as Kandinsky and Klee. With a focus on texture, students will be looking at different shapes and complimentary colours, in particular aiming to create visual texture.

This term we will be designing, making and evaluating pizza. The children will be tasked with making a pizza that has some balanced toppings. They will get the chance to try a slice in school with us so that can evaluate the taste, but they will then be bringing it home to share with their families. We are looking forward to this!

This half term we have PE on a Friday. Children will develop their game skills. This includes throwing and catching, as well as working together in a group and demonstrating good sportsmanship. The children will need appropriate PE kit each week so that they can engage with our lessons. If you have any questions about kit, then please ask Miss Cooper!

Computing

In computing students will be looking at what makes an effective search. Computing will be linked with geography as students will be finding our school online using DigiMaps. There will also be a focus on online safety to ensure students are aware of how they can search safely on the internet.