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What’s happening this term
AUTUMN TERM
Our Topic this term is a HISTORY based topic where we will be studying from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.
As young historians the children will be:
* Finding out about important events and life in ancient Egypt.
* Answering questions about artefacts.
* Researching the role of a Pharaoh and the importance of the pyramids.
* Investigating the importance of gods, beliefs and preparations for the after-life.
LITERACY
We start the term with a book called ‘Egyptian Cinderella’ by Shirley Climo which forms the basis of our narrative unit & links to our history topic. We will be exploring the narrative structure alongside the descriptive language used by the author to bring the characters and settings to life. This analysis along with specific grammar and punctuation focuses will enable the children to plan and edit their own writing based on the story.
SCIENCE
States of Matter (Solids, Liquids & Gases) is our Science unit where as young scientists the children will be investigating:
- The 3 different states of matter: solid, liquid and gas
- How materials change state at different temperatures
- The processes of evaporation and condensation
- The process of the water cycle
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Follow our Class Rules for a happy and safe classroom.
- Always treat others the way you want to treated!
- Use sensible behaviour
- Have the confidence to take a challenge – you won’t regret it.
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Homework
Literacy and Numeracy homework is given out every Thursday and needs to be completed and handed in on the following Monday.
A list of spellings are sent home at the start of each half-term and the children have a spelling test each Monday on the selected words for that week.
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Reading
With reading being such an important part of every child's learning, we are really encouraging all pupils to read as much as possible out of school as well as during the school day.
All children have reading books and new reading record books to show when they are reading - which is ideally every day!
To motivate all readers, the reading records are checked regularly and children receive a sticker for every 3 separate reading sessions at home which go towards our class reward system. Children are able to change their reading books at different times of the day but have to take responsibility to change their books when they know they need to. In the juniors the children read as part of a group once a week with their teacher as part of guided reading session as well as have independent reading time.
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PE
We have 2 PE sessions this term.
On Monday afternoons we will have an indoor PE session of Gymnastics.
On Wednesday afternoons we will have an outdoor session with a sports coach, focusing on Basketball.
Full PE kit should always be in school during the week; (white shorts, navy t-shirt, trainers, socks, a hair bobble for girls). PLUS please ensure all kit is clearly labelled.As it is getting cokder the children may want to bring something to cover their legs and outdoor trainers.
Also as part of our Physical Education programme, Year 3/4 children will be taking art in Cross country athletics every week (weather permitting).
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