English- This term our topic is Dystopia vs Utopia and we will be reading and producing writing based on adventure text. We will focus on “Another” by Christian Robinson and “Boy in The Tower” by Polly Ho-Yen. In both text characters face challenges in their worlds and may even pay visits to a different world.

Maths – This term we will continue to develop our problem solving skills and reasoning when working with multiplication and division problems. We will continue to learn the 7,9 & 11 times tables ahead of the Multiplication Check in June. We advise that you continue log on to ttrs at least 3 times a week or play alternative games. We will also recap measuring length and perimeter of 2D shapes moving onto spotting rectilinear shapes.

Science – This term we will be learning about Electricity and exploring how circuits are affected by different conductors, helping us to answer the Big Question “ Which metal is the best conductor of electricity?”

History – This term we will be learning about Ancient Greece, exploring their daily life and advancements; working towards answering the Big Question “which elements of ancient Greek life and their achievements would you incorporate into your own utopian society?”

Art- This term will explore different mediums, with a focus on the Printmaking Period. We will learn about how modern artists such as Cezanne, Kandinsky & Miro have been inspired.

Jumping Jack and Homecoming - We will dig deeper into choral work, body percussion, the music of Africa and Jamaica and expand our note knowledge to include Fa and Soh (Concert Eb and F)

In the Spring term we will be going swimming at West Norwood Leisure centre, on Monday afternoons.

In PSHE we will be studying:

How can I keep my money safe?

Who can I trust?

In Computing we will be learning how to be Musicians. We’ll use different software to experiment with combining soundtracks and layering them for effect. Children will use Audacity, a program for editing music, to record audio. They will also learn how to edit clips, split them and add different effects.

RE- We will continue to explore in detail the life and teachings of Buddha and debate whether or not his teachings make the world a better place?