Our Learning for Term 1

We have an exciting and busy term ahead, with lots of opportunities for our Falcons to learn, explore, challenge themselves and have fun. Here is a little more information about what we will be learning and some of the exciting experiences we have planned.

In Geography...

This term, we will be exploring migration and asking the question: Why do people move from one place to another? The children will learn about the different reasons people migrate, including push and pull factors, and explore the differences between migrants and refugees. We will consider how migration has shaped places such as the UK and Mexico, and explore the impact it has had on communities around the world.
 

In Science..

We will be exploring Earth and Space, learning about the Solar System, the planets and the position of Earth. The children will investigate the movement of the Earth and Moon, including how this causes day and night and the phases of the Moon, while developing their scientific enquiry skills.

In English...

This term, we will be reading Where Once We Stood, a text that captures the story of the first Moon landing through the words of those who experienced it.

The children will use this book as inspiration for their own writing, developing their understanding of how language can be used to describe, explain and record real events. Our writing outcomes will include an exploration narrative, where the children imagine what it might have been like to take part in a space mission, and a formal report about the Moon landing. These pieces of writing will allow the children to develop both their creative and factual writing skills while deepening their knowledge of this incredible moment in history.

In RE... 

We will be exploring “Guidance from Above: How can following God bring freedom and justice?” We will study Bible stories, including the story of Moses, and explore how Christians understand freedom, justice and serving God. The children will make connections between these stories and Christian beliefs, considering how Christians are inspired to bring freedom and justice to others in their lives today.

In Maths...

We will be recapping and building on our understanding of place value.

The children will practice reading, writing and ordering numbers, explore the value of each digit and work with numbers up to 1,000,000. They will then use their understanding of place value to compare and round numbers and apply their knowledge when solving a range of mathematical problems. We will focus on developing confidence, accuracy and mathematical reasoning so that the children can explain their thinking and make connections between different areas of their learning.

In PSHE... 

We will be exploring Me and My Relationships. Children will develop their understanding of positive relationships and what it means to be a good friend. We will explore communication, collaboration, sharing and compromise, as well as the importance of recognising and expressing our own emotional needs.

We will also discuss how to be assertive, how to communicate our feelings appropriately and how we can support ourselves and others within our relationships. Throughout the unit, the children will have opportunities to reflect on their own relationships and consider how our choices, words and actions can affect those around us.

In PE... 

This term in PE, we will develop our skills through dance and tag rugby, focusing on coordination, teamwork, fitness and confidence. We will learn to create and perform dance sequences and develop our throwing, catching, passing, attacking and defending skills in tag rugby.

Dates & Events to Look Forward To

We have lots of exciting opportunities and experiences planned for Term 1, a few of these include...

🚀 Space Centre Trip 

We are very excited to be visiting the Space Centre, where the children will have the opportunity to bring their Earth and Space learning to life and explore the world of space and exploration.

💚 Wellbeing Workshop
We will be taking part in a wellbeing workshop with The Conversation in Stamford, giving the children an opportunity to explore wellbeing, emotions and positive ways to look after themselves and others.

🏃 Sports Events
There will be opportunities throughout the term to take part in sporting events, including cross country. These events will encourage the children to challenge themselves, develop resilience and celebrate being active.

🌾 Harvest Festival
We will also be attending our annual Harvest Festival at church, giving the children the opportunity to celebrate together as a school community.

There is certainly lots to look forward to this term, and we can't wait to see the children learning, growing and making the most of all the wonderful opportunities ahead!