Welcome to the Kittiwakes class page!
Welcome to Kittiwakes
My name is Miss Clarke, and I am the class teacher. Mrs Hext covers my time out of class.
Please find information below about what we will be learning in Summer 1. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me at the classroom door or send an email to admin@starcross-primary.devon.sch.uk.
Topic
Our topic question for this term is ‘How has Starcross School changed since it opened?’ We will be learning about our school, how it has changed and comparing Victorian schooling to today.
Reading and Phonics
At our school, we use the Read Write Inc phonics programme to teach our children to read. At 10 am every day, the children move around the school to their phonics groups. We ensure that children are placed in groups that match their abilities so that they feel confident to read the books that they take home. The children are assessed every half term to support their progression through the scheme and are ready for Year 2.
English
In English, we will be learning to write instructions using time connectives, command sentences and imperative verbs. We will be looking at the book ‘It’s My Birthday’ by Helen Oxenbury.
Maths
In Maths, we will be learning about multiplication and division through the scheme, White Rose Maths. We will also be teaching an additional 15 minutes of Maths a day through a programme called ‘Mastering Number’, which focuses on mathematical fluency and understanding.
Science
In Science, we will be learning about animals, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and invertebrates. We will identify and describe their common structures, diets, and how animals should be cared for.
PE
In PE, we are learning gymnastics with a focus on directions and pathways. We will also be starting an athletics unit.
Computing
In computing, we will be learning to understand the various aspects of using a computer to create and change text.
RE
Our question for RE this term is, ‘Who is Jewish and how do they live?’ This is the second part of this unit. We will be learning about how Jewish people celebrate important events and what precious objects might be found in Jewish homes.
PSHE
At our school, we teach PSHE through Jigsaw. This term, our topic is ‘Healthy Me’. We will be learning about how to make healthy choices and keep healthy.
D&T
In D&T the children will be learning about sources of food and the preparatory skills of peeling, tearing, slicing, chopping, mashing and grating. They use this knowledge and techniques to design and make a supermarket sandwich according to specific design criteria.
Music
In Music, we will be focusing on active listening, which will include listening for musical signals, internalising beats, drawing to music, movements and actions.