During Geography this term, we will be studying ‘Weather and Fieldwork’. Pupils will learn about the seasons and a variety of different types of weather. They will pose an enquiry question regarding the perfect conditions in which to grow flowers. The children will become geographers who measure, compare and record data. 

In English, we be writing instruction texts, using books such as, 'How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth’ by Michelle Robinson. We will continue to explore statements, questions and commands and learn how to use the conjunctions 'and', 'but' and 'or'. 

In Maths, our focus will remain on number. This term we will be exploring addition and subtraction – looking at how number facts relate to each other. We will also be using our knowledge of number bonds to 10 to explore number bonds to 100. We will add and subtract two-digit numbers.

In DT this term we will be exploring structures, before making a chair for our teddy bears. Children will have the opportunity to test the stability of their structures and then make suggestions for improvement.  

PSHE lessons will focus on health and wellbeing. Pupils will explore healthy lifestyles including the benefits of physical activity, a healthy diet and how to manage emotions and friendships.

Science lessons will explore materials and their properties. Pupils will gain an understanding of why certain materials have been chosen to make specific objects. 

For RE, we will be exploring ‘Who is Jewish and what do they believe? We will be looking at customs and traditions of the Jewish Faith, as well as listening to some Jewish teachings and considering how this influences the way in which Jewish people live their lives.

Our topic for computing is Effective Searching.  These lessons allow the children to develop an understanding of what the Internet is and will also give them the basic tools to help them search for information more effectively. The children will look at the internet, web browsers and search engines.

This term in PE, Mr Corcoran will be exploring aspects of fitness with pupils whilst class teachers will lead lessons in OAA (Outdoor and Adventurous Activities) where we will work on teambuilding. Please ensure that children have a PE jumper to wear as we will have PE outdoors for as long as the weather allows.  Allington PE days are Monday and Tuesday, Thurnham PE days are Wednesday and Friday.

For Reading, we will continue to explore a variety of texts with an 'Under the Sea theme'. Pupils will continue to work on their strategies for decoding, as well as retrieving information from the text. Please encourage your child to read at home for at least 10 minutes every day.  

Reading records are to be brought in every Monday and Thursday and books will be changed and returned for you to keep for the week.