BEN HOPE

TERM 5 & 6

     Coastline

                                                 

Maths	Length and height, capacity and volume, temperature, time, position and direction.
English	The Song of the Sea (narrative), Pirates (non-fiction report) and Strange (poetry)
Memorable Experience	Beach visit
History	Jobs from the past linked to driver project Coastline
Geography	Driver project: Coastline This project teaches children about the physical and human features of coastal regions across the United Kingdom, including a detailed exploration of the coastal town of Whitby, in Yorkshire.
Science	Companion project:  Plant Survival (term 5)  During this project, children learn how plants grow from seeds and bulbs. They observe plant growth firsthand, recording changes over time and identifying what plants need to grow and stay healthy. Through practical investigation and careful observation, children develop a secure understanding of the conditions that support plant growth. Use of Materials (term 6) This project teaches children about the uses of everyday materials and how materials' properties make them suitable or unsuitable for specific purposes. They begin to explore how materials can be changed.
Design and Technology	Companion project: Beach Hut This project teaches children about making and strengthening structures, including different ways of joining materials.
Art and Design	Companion project: Flower Head This project teaches children about the visual elements of flowers, including shape, texture, colour, pattern and form. They also explore various artistic methods, including drawing, printmaking and 3-D forms, using paper and clay.
Computing	Online researchers children learn basic computer skills, explore simple coding, and practise using technology safely. They create simple digital work and begin to understand how computers are used in everyday life.
PE	Y2 Athletics and dodgeball  Y1 Forest school and dodgeball
PSHE	Thrive
Religious Education	Summer 1: Is Shabbat important  to Jewish children?  Theme: Shabbat Summer 2: Does visiting the synagogue help Jewish children feel closer to God? Theme: Prayer and worship.
Music	Pitched percussion Children will explore using the glockenspiels and learn to play simple notes.

PE days

Monday- year ones will have forest school and year twos will have athletics.

Tuesday - Dodgeball

Please send your child in wearing their PE kits on these days. 

Home Learning:

Learning with Parents - we will be setting weekly home learning as well as reading tasks. Please login to www.learningwithparents.com

TTRS and Numbots - please login to www.play.ttrockstars.com

Complete Maths - please login to www.completemaths.com

Memorable experience – Oxford Castle

KS1 pupils enjoyed a memorable visit to Oxford Castle, taking part in the exciting ‘King of the Castle’ workshop. The children climbed St George’s Tower, explored historic prison cells from different periods in history, and handled real artefacts. Through hands‑on activities and exploration, the children discovered what life was really like inside a castle long ago.

Pupil voice

The castle was destroyed during the English Civil war. Ashirai

Cats lived in the castle to chase the mice away. Ori

I know Kings and Queens lived in the castle. They sit on their thrones and talk to people. Serena

My favourite part was climbing the tower it was really high. Sienna