English: In class we will continue to follow the Jane Considine scheme which proved successful last year. This half term the children will write a recount

of their summer; a piece of fiction about a girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut; and a sci-fi adventure. Alongside this they will study a variety of texts with a link to Space and the solar system pioneers, scientists and dreamers.

Reading: Children are still expected to be reading at home and should all have their own book to take home or one of their own choice, that is at the expected standard for their age . We ask that the children read at home at least 3 x per week. They have been issued with their own Reading record in which a parent/guardian should sign to say your child has completed the required reading. The children are also expected to write down 5 new words they encounter during their reading each week and define them. The records ers will need to be checked in school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In class we have whole class guided reading on a range of fiction and non fiction texts, 3 x per week as well as daily story time. Some children requiring extra assistance will be heard regularly in class. You can help your child’s progress by hearing them read for at least 5 minutes every day or questioning them on what they have read. It really is the key to all their future success.

Maths: We will continue to follow the White Rose Maths programme of study. This term, the focus will be on Place value; addition & subtraction; and multiplicationshape, direction and position, capacity, decimals and negative numbers. Childrplace value; addition and subtraction; and multiplication. With fractions to begin in December.. We also recommend they keep practising their multiplication tables on TT Rockstars at least 3 times a week, at home, as this will benefit their division and fraction work immensely. They will also continue to use TTRS in school on a regular basis.

HUMANITIES

HISTORY: Learning about the Space Race and the early pioneers.

GEOGRAPHY: Learning about the differences between North and South America.

Science We will be learning about the solar system, orbits, the phases of the moon, gravity and other forces.

RE: In R.E. we will be learning more about the diverse religious make-up of our region and what binds them all. In Autumn 2 we will be looking at the Bible prophecies foretelling the birth of Jesus

Computing: We will be looking at what a system is and how they operate across various spheres. In Autumn 2 we will be looking at videoproduction

UNDERSTANDING THE ARTS

ART: We follow the new Art Access online scheme of learning as well as self portraits in the style of Julian Opie.

MUSIC: This term we will be trialling a new musical online scheme of learning. 

PSHE – Children will be looking at change and managing their feelings.

P.E. – This half term in P.E. we will focus on rugby and gymnastics. P.E. Sessions are on Monday & Thursday, so please send your

child to school already dressed in their P.E. kit.

 Things to remember:

·     All children should bring a flask or bottle of water to school. This should be taken home and washed every day.

Please read with your child for 5 minutes every day or questioning them on what they have read. It really is the key to all their future success.

·     PE is on a Monday and Thursday for this half term. Children should come dressed in their P.E. kit and will stay in it for the rest of the day. A change of clothing is not necessary. Children need to come to school in a white t-shirt and black shorts or black tracksuit plus trainers.

Reading records should be brought in for review every Monday, Wednesday, Friday - signed by an adult to say they have heard the child read that week.

·     Spellings are sent home on a Friday evening. The subsequent spelling practice of the words is the following Thursday. Spelling practice will now take the form of just 5 words from the chosen 10, with more practising of them all in class.

·    Children access TTRockstars 3 times a week in school, However, it is recommended that they spend 5 minutes on it every day to get super secure and quicker.

·     Children should not bring anything to school other than book bag, pencil case, school book, reading record, packed lunch and a water bottle.

 May I remind parents and carers to ensure that all of your child’s clothing is named as it makes finding the right owner so much

. Thank you for your continued support.

Should you need to get in touch, please contact the school office or my email address

Glen.routledge@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk

                Mr Routledge