Dear Parent/Carer,

Welcome back to another sunny summer term at St-Eanswythes!

English:

This term, we will be focusing on enhancing the children’s reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. We will engage with a variety of texts, including fiction and poetry written by Zombierella by Joseph Coelho.

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Maths:

• Shape: Understanding the properties and classification of different shapes.

• Statistics: Collecting, analysing, and interpreting data through graphs and charts.

• Position and Direction: Learning about coordinates, mapping, and directional language to enhance spatial awareness.

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Science - Electricity:

• Exploring the basics of electric current and how circuits function.

• Hands-on experiments to understand the role of switches in circuits.

• Identifying materials that are conductors or insulators and understanding their applications.

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Geography - Spatial Sense:

• Globes and the Tropics: Learning about the Earth's structure and the significance of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

• Scale: Understanding map scales and how they represent real-world distances.

• Grid References: Using grid references to locate places on a map accurately.

• Our Local Area: Studying the geographical features of our local area and how it fits into a larger context.

• Changes over Time: Investigating how our local area has changed over time and the factors that have influenced these changes.

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Religious Education (RE) - Kingdom of God:

• Exploring the concept of life as a journey and the significant experiences that mark this journey from different religious and philosophical perspectives.

• Discussions and reflections on the importance of milestones and rites of passage in various cultures.

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Physical Education (PE) - Athletics:

• Focusing on developing skills in running, jumping, and throwing.

• Encouraging teamwork, perseverance, and personal bests through various athletic activities and games.

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Art - Embroidery, Needlework, and Weaving:

• Introducing students to different textile techniques.

• Projects will include creating simple embroidery patterns, practicing needlework stitches, and exploring basic weaving methods.

• Emphasis on creativity, patience, and fine motor skills.

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Design Technology (DT) - Fastenings:

• Investigating different types of fastenings and their uses in everyday objects.

• Practical activities to design and create items incorporating various fastening methods, enhancing problem-solving and design skills.

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Reminders:

• PE Sessions: Scheduled for Wednesday this term. Please ensure that your child always has a named PE kit in school.

• Swimming: Will be every Friday, so please insure you child has all the necessary clothing required. 

• Daily Reading: Daily reading at home is essential for your child's literacy development. Please support them by listening to them read aloud regularly and recording their progress in their reading record book.

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Spellings: The children’s spellings are put on

https://www.edshed.com/ every week. This is a fun and engaging way for the children to learn and practise their weekly spellings. Their logins are in their reading records.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. Your involvement and support are greatly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Race

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