Dear Parents/Carers,

A warm welcome back to another exciting term at St-Eanswythe’s! We are thrilled to dive into a packed and inspiring term. Here’s a snapshot of what we’ll be covering this term across various subjects:

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English

• Newspaper Report: Our young writers will explore the historical Gunpowder Plot with James I as they craft their own newspaper reports, focusing on journalistic vocabulary and fact-based writing.

• Biography Project: We’ll be creating double-page spreads on Great Women Who Changed the World, where students will learn to research and celebrate the achievements of notable women.

• Narrative Writing: Inspired by Katherine Rundell’s One Christmas Wish, students will write their own narratives, building on storytelling skills and creativity.

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History

• History: A deep dive into The Stuarts, examining key historical figures and events.

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Art

• Students will express their creativity with Print, Colour, and Collage projects, exploring patterns and developing their artistic techniques.

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Science

• Electricity: Students will discover electric currents, circuits, switches, and the properties of conductors and insulators through hands-on experiments and discussions.

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Maths

• We’ll work on core skills in Area, and Multiplication and Division to build a strong foundation in these key areas.

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PE

• This term’s PE sessions, on Wednesdays and Fridays, will focus on ball skills and yoga. Please ensure that your child has a named PE kit in school on these days.

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Design Technology (DT)

• Our focus will be on Cooking and Nutrition, specifically adapting recipes to encourage culinary skills and creativity in the kitchen.

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Computing

• Topics include Online Safety and Spreadsheets, providing students with essential digital skills for modern learning.

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PSHE

• My Family and Friendships: We’ll discuss the diversity of families and build on the importance of friendships, empathy, and understanding.

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RE

• Our focus will be on Incarnation, exploring the Christian concept of the Trinity and taking a deeper look into this important area of faith.

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Reminders:

• PE Kit: Please ensure your child has a named PE kit at school on at all times.

• Reading at Home: Regular reading at home is essential for literacy development. Please take a few minutes each day to listen to your child read and record their progress in their reading record book.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. Your involvement and support are highly valued as we work together to make this a memorable and successful term for all our students.

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Useful Websites for Additional Learning:

• Top Marks

• TT Rockstars

• EdShed

Looking forward to a wonderful term ahead!

Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Race