Spring Term

Outline of 'What is being Learnt'

Maths

Spring 1st half term:

Multiplication and Division (including formal written methods)

Lenghth and Perimeter

Spring 2nd half term:

Fractions and Decimals

English 

During our English lessons we are reading and using the book 'Escape from Pompeii' by Christina Balit. This is based on the real life events of Pompeii and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. We will be writing the story of Pompeii from a character's point of view.  We will be learning to use a variety of verb forms, organise our writing into paragraphs and using punctuation to direct speech.

Science

'Animals including humans' 

Topic

We will be learning about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britian.  We will also learn about Cesear's invasion using the great Roman Army.  After half term we will look at Hadrian's Wall, Boudica and the Romanisation of Britain.

RE

Spring 1st half term:

Jesus - how do we know he was God's son? 

Spring 2nd half term:

Easter (including the 'Easter Experience' and preparing to lead the Easter service at Church)

PE

Our PE lessons this half term will be Dance and Hand ball.  (We will have a specialised dance teacher who will help to prepare us for the dance festival at the Civic Hall.)

DT

In Design and Technology we will be learning about  bread.  We will have the opportunity to taste bread and design and make our own. 

Computing

In computing the children will learn about 'Online safety' and 'Hardware investigators'.

Heart smart

'Too much selfie isn't healthy' and 'Don't hold on to what's wrong'.