Term 2
Term 2 has arrived and I am super excited for all the fun things we have planned! Not only do we have some exciting topics this term but we have a school trip to Warning Zone and many Christmas festivities to look forward to
So what are we getting up to?
In Maths this term we will begin by starting our new fractions unit which will involve multiplying, dividing and adding and subtracting fractions, By the end of the term we will start to move on to geometry with a particular focus on position and direction. The Eagles will learn to read, plot and identify coordinates in all four quadrants.
Our English this term will be focused around our new class book – the name of the book is currently a surprise as the Eagles will be making predictions based on the books tag line, photos and blurb. We will be introduced to a range of new grammar targets such as: using semi-colons, continuing our work on colons and subjunctive form. By the end of the term we will have written a range of different pieces of writing such as a flashback narrative, an advertisement and an informal letter.
In Science this term we will be learning about Living Things and their Habitats – building on our work last term. We will learn about how animals are classified into broad groups according to their characteristics. We will explore plants and animals looking closely at their micro-organisms to see what makes them the same and different. We will learn how to use classification keys and learn about the man who created the classification system: Carl Linneaus.
In Art we will be focusing on our Accuracy and Form in our Drawing topic. We will be looking at Cubism art and will look at the work of Pablo Picasso in particular. We will explore artists work, create still life drawings, work on our pencil grip, shading and tone and eventually create our own Cubism inspired piece of art work. We look forward to sharing these with you all!
In French this term we will study the French-speaking country of Senegal and expand our understanding on another African nation. We will find out about the geography and cultural features of the country, discover musical traditions and Senegalese instruments. We will also learn how to express our likes and dislikes and learn how to describe items of clothing in French.
In PE this term we will be doing Gymnastics and Tag Rugby – which will be taking place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In Gymnastics we will develop a range of skills in flexibility, strength, control and balance whilst exploring symmetrical and asymmetrical actions. We will develop sequences on the floor and on the apparatus! In Tag Rugby we will apply the skills we learn to small and larger game situations. We will use tactics and strategies to improve performance and work on developing our communication, decision-making and team work skills.
In RE this term we will be looking at Incarnation and will be working towards answering the question ‘Does the world need a Messiah?’ This topic will involve us explaining the place of Incarnation and the Messiah within the ‘big story’ of the bible. We will learn how Christians put their beliefs about Jesus’ Incarnation into practice in different ways when celebrating Christmas and finally we will weigh up how far the idea of Jesus as the ‘Messiah’ – a saviour from God – is important in the world today and, if it is true, what different that might make in people’s lives.
In Computing this term we will learn to investigate different methods of communication, before focusing on internet based communication. We will evaluate what infleunces searches and compare search engines. We will learn how to use technology safely and understand the impact of our digital footprint. During our trip to Warning Zone we will also visit the e-safety ‘zone’ which links to our topic this term.
Dates for your diary:
15th November – Children in Need
20th November – Warning Zone Trip
21st November – Chance to Share Afternoon
26th November – Individual Photo Day
29th November – Flu Vac Day
17th December – KS2 Sing a Long
18th December – KS2 Sing a Long
18th December – Xmas Jumper Day
19th December – Xmas Church Service