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English

This term we shall be writing a plethora of different text types all inspired by the book The Explorer by Katherine Rundell. We shall first delve into the depths of the rainforest to write our own fact-files about rainforests. We shall then be voicing our own opinions and discussing our viewpoints of a character disagreement within the story and writing some sonnets about rainforests. A very busy first term full of inspiring writing. 

"From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him.

As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small.

Except, it seems, someone has been there before them..."

For our class reader we shall be discovering the fantastic novel Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen

"When they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way.
Ade loves living at the top of a tower block. From his window, he feels like he can see the whole world stretching out beneath him.
His mum doesn't really like looking outside - but it's going outside that she hates. She prefers to sleep all day inside their tower, where it's safe.
Except it isn't any more. Strange plants have started to take over and tower blocks are falling down around them.
Now Ade and his mum are trapped and there's no way out..."

Maths

In maths this term, we shall be consolidating our knowledge on place value as well as ensuring we are secure with our understanding of the four operations of maths: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 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 'Animals Including Humans', within this topic we are learning all about healthy lifestyles and bodies as well as systems in our bodies such as the cardiovascular system and how it works. We shall be discovering for ourselves all about the anatomy of the heart as well as how our scientific understandings of what can affect our bodies have changed over time. 

P.E

Our P.E. lessons this term will be invasion games, date to be confirmed. 

Some of you shall be swimming this term on a Wednesday afternoon, please ensure you have the correct kit. 

Swimming kit includes: Trunks or a swimming costume, swimming hat, towel and goggles. 

Please come into school in weather appropriate P.E Kits.

To find out more about this term please take a look at this term's Knowledge Overview and Knowledge Organisers!

To find out more about this term please take a look at this term's Knowledge Overview and Knowledge Organisers!