Summer Term

English

 In the summer term we are going to be exploring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts, as well as poetry. We will be retelling stories, writing diary entries, letters and learning to recite and perform a range of poems. 

Maths

In maths we will be looking at measuring height, length, time, mass, capacity and temperature as well as learning about position and direction through shape.

Science

In science we are going to continue to explore living things and their habitats. We will also be looking at a range of everyday materials and what they can and can't be used for. 

Computing

In computing we will be looking at creating pictures in digital form, presenting our ideas and revisiting coding to continue to develop our skills. We will also be composing different types of music using the computers. 

History

In history, we will be looking at the History of Brownhills, using maps from different times, making comparisons.  

Geography

In geography we are going to be investigating weather by completing field work. We will learn the difference between weather and climate.   

Art

 In art, we are going to be researching artists Paul Kee and Bridget Riley to see how they used pattern in their art work. We will explore man-made and natural patterns within the school environment.   

D&T

In DT this term we will be looking at cooking and nutrition. We will be following the journey of food from field to our fork, and making a salad.  

PSHE/RSE

In PSHE, we will look at 'Health and Wellbeing - Growing Up' and 'Living in the Wider World - Money Matters'. 

RE

In RE, we are going to look at some 'big questions' and how they can puzzle us. 

In our second topic we will be learning about Islam, the different celebrations, places of worship, symbols and how people showed their faith. 

Online Safety

 This term we are going to learn about managing our information online, and copyright and ownership.   

Music

We have got two units of music this half term. Unit one is to swing-a-long with shostakovich. Then we will be completing the Tanczymy labada unit 

Spelling

The children will continue to be sent spellings home each week. They will be assessed on a Monday afternoon.  

PE

In PE this term, we are going to be engaging in athletics, net and wall skills and striking and fielding through a range of games and activities. 

Monday & Tuesday - PE days

Monday, Wednesday & Friday - Book change days

Thursday - Spelling test

Friday - Homework & spellings set 

Mrs L Beardsmore - Teacher

Miss L Pittaway - Teaching Assistant