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English

This term we shall be delving into the depths of the ocean, through our incredible Non-Fiction book Oceanarium by Teagan White and Loveday Trinick. We shall have the opportunity to discover new and exciting underwater creatures where we shall then carry out our own research to create some fantastic nonchronological reports on them. We shall also be inspired by Loveday’s illustrations and use water colours to illustrate our reports mimicking her style.

"Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore...

Step inside the pages of Oceanarium to enjoy the experience of a museum from the comfort of your own home. This stunning offering from the Welcome to the Museum series guides readers around the world's oceans, from sandy shorelines to the deepest depths. Get up close and personal with giant whale sharks, tiny tropical fish, majestic manatees and so much more, travel the world from frozen Arctic seas to shimmering coral reefs, and learn why it is so important that we protect our oceans.”

For our class reader we shall delving into the fascinating world of The Nowhere Emporium.

"When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breath taking world of magic and enchantment.

Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined.

But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble.

Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever?"

Maths

In maths this term, we shall be consolidating our knowledge on decimals as well as enter the world of geometry, studying angles and all things shape! 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 studying the concept of classification and how important it is for scientists!

P.E

Our P.E. lessons this term will be  on a Wednesday morning with Mrs Robinson, learning skills to play games of netball and with Miss Panter and Mr Walker on a Thursday afternoon carrying out circuit training!

 Our gymnastics lesson will be on a Wednesday morning and our invasion games lesson will be on a Thursday afternoon, please come into school in your appropriate P.E. kit. 

Please come into school in weather appropriate P.E Kits on  Wednesdays and Thursdays. 

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