Welcome to the autumn term! I hope you have had a fantastic summer break. As we begin this exciting new term, I would like to share with you some of the key areas of learning that your child will be focusing on in the coming weeks.
In English, we will be exploring a variety of texts and continuing to develop our writing and reading comprehension skills. Children will look at both fiction and non-fiction texts, examining key features and using these as inspiration for writing descriptive pieces and narratives. We will continue to expand our vocabulary and enhance sentence structure by incorporating key writing features. Additionally, children will have opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills through group discussions and interactive activities.
In mathematics, we will build on the knowledge children acquired in Year 1. Our focus will be on counting, place value, number recognition, and basic arithmetic. Through our 'mastery approach', children will engage in collaborative problem-solving and reasoning tasks, helping to strengthen their understanding through shared learning experiences.
Our science topic this term is ‘Everyday Materials’. Children will be encouraged to ask questions, make predictions, and carry out investigations as part of our child-led, inquiry-based approach. Lessons will be practical and hands-on, giving children the chance to explore, classify, observe, and identify patterns to develop core scientific enquiry skills.
For the Autumn Term, our topic is called ‘Inter-Nation Media Station’. This exciting topic explores the world of media and broadcasting. With a primary focus on history, children will learn about the development of communication methods, from early inventions to the creation of television and radio. There will also be opportunities to develop confidence in oracy, as children plan and present their own broadcasts early in the topic. The unit includes elements of art, design and technology, drama, computing, music, and PSHEe.
Homework will continue on a weekly basis, alternating between English and Maths, and will always be linked to the learning covered in class. Spellings, based on our daily phonics lessons, will be sent home on Fridays, with tests taking place the following Friday. Reading books will be changed regularly to ensure your child has ample opportunity to read both in school and at home.
P.E. will take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please ensure that your child has the correct, clearly labelled P.E. kit in school on these days. Should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
As we settle into the term, we remain committed to working closely with you to ensure your child has a positive and successful learning experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
Miss Connolly.
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