This term, we’re diving into a really exciting topic: science is everywhere! We’ll explore how science touches almost every part of our daily lives, from the food we eat to the devices we use, and even the weather outside. It’s all about making those everyday things feel a little more magical when we understand the science behind them. We’ll have fun with experiments, watch cool demonstrations, and talk about real-world problems that science helps solve—like how we take care of our planet or how we stay healthy. This year is going to be all about curiosity, hands-on learning, and seeing how science shows up in places we never expected! I’m looking forward to a great year together! 

This term, pupils will step into a world of castles, knights and dragons through an exciting cross-curricular topic designed to spark imagination and deepen learning. They will write their own adventure and fantasy stories, developing strong descriptive writing, experimenting with adventurous vocabulary, and learning how to build tension and cliff-hangers to keep readers engaged. These stories will then become the inspiration for a follow-up task: pupils will write a newspaper report as if they were journalists reporting on one of the key events from their tale.

Our learning will extend beyond literacy into hands-on investigation. In science, pupils will explore which materials might make the strongest castle wall, investigate the best angle for firing a catapult, and test which materials provide the best insulation for a dragon’s egg. In PE, pupils will develop their creativity and movement skills by learning key creative dance vocabulary and techniques, working together to choreograph and perform a dramatic battle scene.

This topic combines creativity, curiosity and critical thinking to create a rich and memorable learning experience.