Welcome back. We hope that you had a relaxing Easter break.
We are looking forward to another exciting term with some fantastic topics.
Year 3
Year 3 will end their study of pre Norman Britain with a close look at the struggles between Anglo Saxons and Vikings, supported by a trip to West Stowe Anglo Saxon Village. They will investigate where the Vikings came from, with a study of the geography of Scandinavia. Their Science work will focus on Cycles in Nature. In DT, they will use their scientific knowledge to support them to design a boat which floats. In Art, they will study the work of Giuseppe Archimboldo and their Music work will be focussed on Indonesian Gamelan.
Year 1/2
Year 1/2 will be finding out about the Great Fire of 1666, with Year 2s linking this to their knowledge of the Great Plague of 1665. In Geography, they will study hot and cold places with a particular focus on Ghana and the Northern United States (Alaska). They will link this with Music work this term where they will compose music inspired by Handa’s Surprise. In Science they will look at materials and then plants and complement this with a trip to the Botanic Gardens. In DT they will be making moving models, specifically focusing on the use of axels.
More details of all of these topics can be found in our Knowledge Organisers. Copies of all of these can be found on the School Website.
A few reminders
- Please make sure children arrive at school on time as latecomers often miss important information at the start of the day and may feel at a disadvantage.
- We accumulated a huge amount of lost property over last term. Please make sure that all clothing is named so that it can be returned when lost.
- PE kits need to be in school all week. Over the summer term, children will need shorts and a t-shirt as well as socks and trainers.
- Over the course of last term, a number of children began bringing in chocolate, biscuits and sweets for a snack. We request that only healthy snacks are bought into school. All KS1 children have fruit provided for snack time should they wish to have it.
- Toys and key rings should not be brought into school unless agreed with class teachers. We would urge you to consider sending in expensive water bottles and back packs.
- We will be beginning swimming sessions as soon as the pool is ready and the weather is warm enough. We will write to you nearer the time with when your child’s swimming time will be. Please make sure that your child has an appropriate one piece swimming costume as well as a swimming hat.
- As the weather gets warmer, it is important that children have regular access to drinking water. Please send your child to school with a water bottle for use in the classroom.
Key Dates for the term:
Wednesday 15th May 2pm - Year 3 Production
Tuesday 21st May- House Day
WB 10th June- Year 1 Phonics Screening Check Week
Tuesday 18th June- 1/2SR and 1/2LW Trip to Botanic Gardens
Wednesday 19th June- 1/2HS and 1/2TO Trip to Botanic Gardens
Wednesday 26th June- New Class Information sent to Parents
Thursday 27th June- Transition afternoon for new Year 1 and 2 Pupils
Wednesday 3rd July- Year 3 Trip to West Stowe Anglo Saxon Village
Wednesday 3rd July- Transition afternoon for new Year 1 and 2 Pupils
Thursday 4th July- 1:15pm Year 1/2 Sports Day
Friday 5th July- 9:00am Year 3 Sports Day
Tuesday 9th July- Class Swap Day
Wednesday 10th July- Reports sent to Parents
Thursday 11th July- Summer Fair
Thursday 18th July- School Ends 2pm