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This term we shall be using the incredible book Voyage of the Sparrowhawk written by Natasha Farrant to write diary entries in the point of view of a character Sam, an orphan boy whose life changes forever when he walks down by the towpath one miserable Sunday morning.
"In the aftermath of World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lotti's horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiancé . . .
Just as they think they've found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan - to cross the Channel on Ben's narrowboat and find Sam. And there's something in France that Lotti is looking for, too . . .
Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for lost loved ones and a place to call home."
For our class reader we shall delving into the weird and wonderful human body through the incredible book Kay's Anatomy by Adam Kay.
"The human body is extraordinary and fascinating and, well . . . pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is weird, your maths teacher's is even weirder.
This book is going to tell you what's actually going on in there, and answer the really important questions, like:
Are bogeys safe to eat?
Look, if your nose is going to all that effort of creating a snack, the least we can do is check out its nutritional value. (Yes, they're safe. Chew away!)
And how much of your life will you spend on the toilet?
About a year - so bring a good book. (I recommend this one.)
So sit back, relax, put on some rubber gloves, and let a doctor take you on a poo (and puke) filled tour of your insides. Welcome to Kay's Anatomy*.
*a fancy word for your body. See, you're learning already."
Maths
In maths this term, we shall be consolidating our knowledge on decimals and percentages. As well as, begin our learning of all about geometry! We will use all of these processes to delve into how we can reason and problem-solve effectively.
Science
In Science we are learning topic 'Living Things and Their Habitats' where we shall be learning all about animal and plant species and how we as learners and scientists can categorise them. We shall be understanding terms such as vertebrates and invertebrates as well as vascular and non-vascular root systems.
P.E
Our P.E. lessons this term will be dance and swimming. Our swimming lessons are on a Wednesday, please remember to bring your kit. Our circuit training lesson will be on a Friday afternoon, please come into school in your appropriate P.E. kit.
If your child is swimming this term, you will have received an email regarding this.
Swimming kit includes: Trunks or a swimming costume, swimming hat, towel and goggles.
Please come into school in weather appropriate P.E Kits on Fridays.
To find out more about this term please take a look at this term's Knowledge Overview and Knowledge Organisers!