Curriculum

In Maths this term we cover

• Number - Ratio

• Number - Algebra

• Number - Decimals

• Number - Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

• Measurement - Area, perimeter and volume

• Statistics

The children will use Times Table Rock Stars to practice their Times Tables. They can log in at home

Reading

This term, our teaching of reading will be based on the texts 'Pig Heart Boy' by Mallorie Blackman and 'All aboard the Empire Windrush' by Jillian Powell

 Children will bring a library book home each  week to read for pleasure.  In addition, children can access books on Curriculum Visions and Reading Plus

Writing 

This term, our teaching of writing will be based on the texts 'King Kong' by Anthony Browne and 'Wolves in the wall' by  Neil Gaiman. Children will write a suspense narrative and a balanced argument. 

Introduction to spreadsheets

This unit introduces the learners to spreadsheets. They will:

• Organise data into columns and rows to create their own data set. 

• Learn the importance of formatting data to support calculations, while also being introduced to formulas 

• Be taught how to apply formulas that include a range of cells, and apply formulas to multiple cells by duplicating them. 

• Use spreadsheets to plan an event and answer questions. 

• Create charts, and evaluate their results in comparison to questions asked 

     Online safety - Online Reputation:

Children will consider:

• How do I develop an online reputation which

will allow other people to form and opinion of me?

• Describe simple ways to build a positive online

reputation.

• Explain strategies to protect a ‘digital personality.’

PHSE - Healthy me

The focus for JIGSAW this half term is being and keeping safe and healthy.

Will will learn about:

• Taking responsibility for our own well being

• Different types of drugs; their uses and effects

• How people can be exploited.

• Why some people join gangs and the risks involved.

• What it means to be emotionally well. 

• How to manage stress and pressure. 

What difference does it make to believe in Ahimsa (harmlessness),

Grace, and Ummah (community)?

Pupils will:

• Make connections between beliefs and

behaviour in different religions.

• Make connections between belief in ahimsa, grace and Ummah, teachings and sources of wisdom in the three religions.

• Outline the challenges of being a Hindu, Christian or Muslim in Britain today.

• Consider similarities and differences between beliefs and behaviour in different faiths.

In Key Stage 2, children will:

• play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending 

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

• Control the ball to develop a cooperative rally

• develop their underarm serve

• develop their footwork

• consider their position on the court