Spring 1
English
In our English lessons this half term we are reading:
During this unit of work we will be writing:
A setting description
During this unit of work we will be writing:
A persuasive advert
Maths
In our maths lessons this half term we are learning about:
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication and Division
RE
In RE this half term we will be learning about:
- Christmas - Children will reflect upon the journeys associated with the Christmas story and what these tell us about Jesus’ birth.
- Special Celebrations - Children will understand the Liturgical year as a celebration of the life of Christ. The children will learn about Baptism and Marriage as special sacramental celebrations
Science
In Science we will be learning all about 'Changing Materials' including the properties of them and which materials is best suited. We will be experimenting with how materials change shape and predicting which materials will stretch the most and be the most absorbent.
History
In History this half term, we are continuing our learning about ‘The Great Fire of London’. Children will learn about what life was like in the 17th Century. They will explore the causes of the Great Fire and create a timeline. Children will develop their historical enquiry using artefacts. They will understanding the impact on & changes in London because of the fire.
Art
Children will explore how painters sometimes use paint in an expressive and gestural way. They will learn how to mix colours and understand the primary and secondary colours. Using a range of tools they will do experimental mark-making to create abstract artwork.
Computing
During this half term, children will learn to recognise that different devices can be used to capture photographs and will gain experience capturing, editing, and improving photos. Finally, they will use this knowledge to recognise that images they see may not be real.
French
The children will be using puppets to practise a variety of French greetings and learning how to introduce themselves. Choosing the correct greeting based on the time of day and asking someone how they are.
PE
In PE this half term children will be studying Gymnastics with Mr Davies. Gymnastics will focus on performing a variety of shapes, jumps and rolls demonstrating good body tension and controlled movements. Children will also be studying indoor athletics where they will develop their gross motor skills through a variety of running, jumping and throwing activities.
PSHE
During PSHE we will be learning about:
- How we are unique and have different interests.
- How to keep clean and healthy.
- British Values – Rule of law
- Catholic Social Teaching – Solidarity and the Common Good – Poverty
- How to keep safe online
- Money Matters – Where money comes from, how we can spend our money
