In English this term, our lessons will continue to focus on developing creativity, critical thinking, and advanced language skills. We will be studying ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ in whole class reading sessions, exploring its themes, characters, and language. The children will use what they learn from the novel to inspire their own versions of a narrative that contains a portal through which their characters will travel into a fantasy realm. Throughout the term, we’ll build essential writing techniques such as pathetic fallacy, multi-clause sentences, hyperbole, rhetorical questions, personification, similes, and metaphors. Our aim is to help the children become confident readers and writers who can express their ideas creatively and persuasively.

In Maths this term, our focus will be on mastering decimals and percentages. The children will learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals with increasing confidence, using clear steps and practical examples. We will also be revising long division and long multiplication, practising methods for multiplying and dividing by two-digit numbers. These skills will help the children become fluent mathematicians who can solve problems efficiently, explain their reasoning, and approach challenges with resilience and enthusiasm.

This term in Art, Oak class will be studying the work of William Morris and learning about the Arts and Crafts movement. They will explore how Morris was inspired by the natural world, particularly plants, flowers and birds, and how he transformed these into detailed, repeating patterns for wallpaper and fabric. Children will develop their understanding of pattern, symmetry and composition, experimenting with sketching, refining motifs and selecting colour palettes that complement one another. As well as creating their own final patterned designs, pupils will learn about Morris’s belief in craftsmanship, quality materials and the value of thoughtful design, ideas which still influence artists and designers today.

In Science, we will be exploring the topic of light. Pupils will investigate how light travels in straight lines and how it enables us to see objects. Through practical experiments, they will explore how shadows are formed and how their size and shape change depending on the position of the light source. The children will also learn about reflection, using mirrors to understand how light can bounce off surfaces. Throughout the unit, pupils will develop their scientific enquiry skills by making predictions, carrying out fair tests, recording results clearly and using accurate scientific vocabulary to explain their findings.

In Geography, pupils will be examining geographical issues affecting Britain today. This will include studying topics such as flooding, litter, climate change and urban development. Children will explore how these issues impact communities, the environment and the economy, and will consider both the challenges they present and the possible solutions. Using maps, data and real-life case studies, pupils will deepen their understanding of how physical and human geography are closely connected. They will also be encouraged to think critically about sustainability and the responsibilities we all share in caring for our environment.

Finally, in RE, we will be exploring the themes of migration and refugees, focusing on how religious beliefs influence the way people respond to these global issues. There will be a particular emphasis on Islam, including the concept of ummah (community), the importance of charity through zakat and sadaqah, and the historical example of the Hijrah (the migration of the Prophet Muhammad). Pupils will consider how faith can shape actions and inspire compassion, generosity and hospitality. Through discussion and reflection, children will engage thoughtfully with questions about belonging, responsibility and how communities can support those in need.