Key information

• PE days are Wednesday (swimming) and Friday. Please come in wearing your PE kit.
• Spelling homework is set on a Friday via Spelling Frame, to be completed by the next Friday
• TTRS is to be completed at least three times a week
• Reading at home should be completed at least 4-5 times a week. The children will receive a certificate once they have read 25,50,75 etc times ta home

Here is an example of our weekly timetable for Avocets. This term our topic is How do CSI investigators use science?

WCR – Whole Class Reading

Reading

We are continuing to read our class book which  is Brightstorm by Vashti Hardy which is an exciting adventure story about the Brightstorm siblings, Arthur and Maudie, who live in a world of daring explorers and dangerous skies. Their father, a famous airship explorer, went missing during a legendary expedition to the South Pole. The siblings are determined to find him, facing perilous storms, rival explorers, and incredible challenges along the way.

Our WCR sessions are supported by the Ashely Booth reading scheme and this term, Tuesday-Thursday, we will be looking at texts exploring changing materials, circuses, novel and many more!

English

In English this term, we will focus on writing suspense stories this term. We will be exploring how authors create tension using short sentences, rhetorical questions and carefully chosen vocabulary. We will also be securing their grammar knowledge, including accurate punctuation, sentence structure and the use of a range of clauses to enhance our writing.

Maths

In Maths, we will focus on shape and position this term. We will be exploring the properties of 2D and 3D shapes, including angles, lines and symmetry, as well as describing positions and movements using coordinates, translation and reflection. We will also develop our understanding of turns, directions and the use of grid references.

We will also continue with Mastering Number to build strong confidence and fluency in key number skills.

Science

In science, we will focus on materials this term. We will be exploring the properties of different materials and testing them, including investigating electrical conductivity. Children will plan, conduct and evaluate an investigation into thermal insulation. They will also learn how materials are used based on their properties, understand dissolving, and explore ways to separate materials using filtering, sieving and evaporation.

Art

In art, we will be exploring and responding to the artwork of Picasso, and comparing cubism with forensic art. Children will plan and create a final piece combining these styles, inspired by Picasso, and will finish by evaluating and reflecting on their work

PE

Avocets PE days are: Wednesday and Friday. In PE, we will be doing weekly swimming lessons improving our confidence in the water. In athletics, children will focus on long jump, triple jump, target throw and sprint relay.

French

In French this half term, our focus en classe(in class). We will be learning to say what we do and don’t have in our pencil case.

RW

In RW this half term, we will be exploring the key question ‘How can following God bring freedom and justice?

PSHE

In PSHE, we use the scheme Jigsaw. In Jigsaw, we will focus on relationships this term. We will be exploring recognising ourselves and how to stay safe in online communities, including online gaming. We will also learn about positive online behaviour, screen time, and how technology can affect relationships