Willows
History
Our topic for the Autumn term is “Coming to the UK,” which we will be exploring across most of our subjects. This history-focused topic looks at migration throughout time, helping children understand how the United Kingdom has provided a safe home for people from all over the world at different points in history.
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Maths
This term in Maths, we will be using the White Rose scheme of work. We will start by working on Place Value. Please support your child in practising their times tables. Please explore the website as parents / carers can access free resources for their children. https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths/free-downloads
All of our children have login access to Mathletics and TT Rockstars which they can access from home. You will find the sign in information inside the cover of your child’s home-school diary.
English
Our English this term will be linked to our history topic. We will be rewriting a familiar narrative, writing our own acrostic poetry and writing an informal writing letter. We will focus on spelling, punctuation, handwriting and grammar throughout the term.
Phonics
We have daily phonic sessions to help us recognise, recall and use phonemes. You will find useful free games and resources at the following website: https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk.
Reading
There is an expectation that all of our children read or share books with you at home. If your child reads at home 4 times in a week, they will receive a Reading Raffle ticket which enters them into a draw held every term. Please encourage and facilitate this valuable habit at home.
Science
In Science the children will explore Earth’s place in the solar system, discover why the Sun is so vital, and investigate how shadows are formed. They will also explore the components of the human eye.
PSHE
PSHE supports the whole school focus on Respect for one another and our wider community.
Art
In Art we will be exploring still life drawings and using one-point perspective when drawing, taking inspiration from the fluid movement of migration, linking our art to our history and geography.
PE
Tuesday and Thursday are PE and Willows will be developing their Game play through the game of netball. They will be focusing on the role of attackers and defenders and utilising space on the court. Please can you make sure that you send a full PE kit into school with trainers, which will be sent home at the end of every half term.
If you have any questions please ring the school, email us or write in your child’s home / school diary and we will get back to you as soon as we can.