Robins
Welcome to Robin class!
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful and restful summer, and that you are feeling ready for the exciting learning opportunities the Autumn term will bring. As we begin this new school year, the Robin team are looking forward to making it both enjoyable and rewarding.
Meet the Robin Team:
- Class Teacher: Miss Irwin
- Class LSAs: Ms Llyod
- PPA Cover: Ms Pope
Below, you’ll find a sample copy of our weekly timetable. While we aim to stick to it, occasional changes may happen to accommodate special activities or events.
English: Our literacy texts include Stone Age Boy, Planet Omar, Georges Marvellous Medicine and Journey. We will be learning how to write a recount, non-chronological report, narrative, instructions and a character description. We will continue to develop our fluency and comprehension skills. Reading for pleasure is also highly encouraged and a wonderful way to nurture a love for books!
Maths: Our learning this term includes place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and money. As part of our commitment to building strong mathematical skills, your child will be taking part in ‘Big Maths’ weekly tests. These short assessments help us track progress in key areas. The aim is not to create pressure, but to give children regular opportunities to practise and celebrate their growing confidence in maths.
Religious Education (RE): We follow the Emmanuel Project scheme. This term’s Christian unit will focus on reconciliation. After half term, we will focus on the Islam religion and explore submission.
Science: Our first science topic this term is Animals: Movement and nutrients where we will explore the role of skeletons and muscles, learning how the body uses energy and what constitutes a balanced diet. Our second topic is Forces and space: Forces and magnets where we will Exploring contact and non-contact forces, including friction and magnetism and their effects.
PSHE: Our learning this term is keeping safe (cycle safety) and Feelings and emotions (jealousy).
History: In History, we will be learning about the ancient Egyptians. Our focus this term will be based on the questions, ‘What was important to ancient Egyptians?’
Geography: In Geography, we will be learning about the rainforest. Our focus this term will be based on the question, ‘Why are rainforests important to us?’
Design Technology (DT): In DT, we will design and make our own torches where we will apply scientific understanding of electrical circuits through designing and making a torch using recycled and reclaimed materials.
Art: In Art, we will be developing our sketching and painting skills from observation based on various French artists with a specific focus on Cezanne.
Music: We will be learning body and tuned percussion linked to our rainforest learning and rock and roll.
Spanish: Our topics this term are Spanish greetings with puppets and Spanish numbers and ages.
PE: This term our PE topics are Outdoor Adventure Activities (teamwork and collaboration), invasion football, dance and invasion netball.
Computing: Our learning this term is the internet and audio editing.
We’re always here to support you. You’re welcome to chat with us at the classroom door before or after school or send a quick message on ClassDojo. If you’d like a longer conversation, we’ll be glad to set up a meeting at a time that works for you.
Together, let’s help your child reach their goals and continue to dream big this term!
