🌱 Science – Plants

In Science, we are learning about plants and how they grow and survive. We will identify the different parts of a flowering plant and explain the job each part does. We are also exploring what plants need to live, how water travels through plants, and the important role flowers play in pollination, seed formation, and seed dispersal.

💻 Computing – Events and Actions

In Computing, we are learning how to create and improve programs using sprites. We will explore how sprites move, design programs that move in different directions, and adapt programs for new purposes. We will also learn how to spot and fix bugs and create our own maze-based game challenges.

🌍 Geography – Guatemala and Rainforests

In Geography, we are learning about Guatemala and why its rainforest matters to the world. We will locate Guatemala on maps, compare its climate with the UK, and explore what rainforests are like. We will learn about rainforest animals, plants, biodiversity, and the lives of indigenous communities. We will also investigate how the rainforest affects the UK through products such as coffee and chocolate, and think about how our choices can help protect rainforests.

✍️ English

In English, we are developing our reading and writing skills through a range of exciting activities. We will practise prediction, inference, character descriptions, recounts, diary writing, and narrative writing using speech. We will also improve our grammar skills, including fronted adverbials, and study The BFG by Roald Dahl to inspire our writing.

➕ Maths

In Maths, we are learning about shape, angles, and statistics while also revising previous learning. We will build confidence in solving problems, interpreting data, and applying our maths skills in different situations.

🏃 PE – OAA and Athletics

In PE, we are developing teamwork, navigation, and athletic skills. Through Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA), we will learn to trust and cooperate with others, follow trails, use maps, and navigate with compass points. In Athletics, we will practise running for speed and improve our jumping and coordination skills.

☪️ Religious Education – Islamic Rites of Passage

In RE, we are learning about Islam and important Muslim ceremonies and traditions. We will explore the Five Pillars of Islam, birth and naming ceremonies, marriage celebrations, funeral traditions, and the importance of Hajj for Muslim people.

💛 PSHE (RSE) – Growing and Changing

In PSHE, we are learning about growing up, relationships, and keeping ourselves safe. We will discuss how people change during their lives, different types of relationships, personal space, safe and unsafe secrets, and the importance of marriage being entered into freely. We will also learn basic first aid skills.

🌍Spanish – I’m Learning Spanish

In Spanish, we are beginning to learn simple words and phrases to help us communicate. We will practise introducing ourselves and using key everyday phrases in Spanish.

🎵 Music – Traditional Instruments and Improvisation

In Music, we are exploring traditional Indian music and learning about different musical styles and instruments. We will use musical vocabulary to discuss music and experiment with improvisation.

🏰 Design Technology – Constructing a Castle

In DT, we are designing and building our own castles. We will learn about 3D shapes and structures, practise cutting and assembling nets, and use simple geometric shapes to create a strong model castle. We will also evaluate our finished work and think about how we could improve it.