Willows
History
Our topic this term is War and Conflict. Pupils will be given the opportunity to investigate British and Global wars and conflict. We will use a variety of resources and Drama based activities to further our understanding.
Maths
This term in Maths, we will be using the White Rose scheme of work. Fractions, Mass and capacity and decimals will underpin the children’s learning. Children will be focusing on their times tables to support their mathematical knowledge and understanding. Please support your child in practising these at home. Please explore the website as parents/carers can access free resources 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
In English, we will be producing a newspaper article, using Drama to help produce a playscript and Willows will take part in a debate to help write a balanced argument that identifies two opposing viewpoints on a familiar topic. 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. We would appreciate you signing their home reading journal.
Science
In Science we will enjoy investigating Properties and Changes of Materials.
DT
During the Summer term Willows will Design and Make an All-terrain Jeep.
PE
Our two PE slots will take place on a Monday & Tuesday during Summer 1. Willows will be taught football by two members from the Stockport County Community Coaching team and will also have the opportunity to work again with a CC coach. We feel extremely lucky to be able to access this at Oakgrove.
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.
ICT
Our topic will be Endangered Animals and we will be able to select edit and add photos to our work, understanding about copyright. The children will record narration and add music to an image/video clip.
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.