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We are a class of 30 kind and enthusiastic learners. Our teacher is Mrs Duran and we are supported by Miss Kerry and Miss Whatley. 

Term 4 - Is Everyone Equal?

This term we will explore our question ‘Is Everyone Equal?’ During this topic, we will be finding out about the lives of Emily Davison and Rosa Parks. We will be seeking to understand the inequalities that people have faced throughout history, what they did to overcome these and the legacies they have left nationally and internationally.

In Science, we are continuing our topic on Animals and their Habitats, with the field-trip to Wittenham Clumps at the end of the term to look forward to. In Art, we are creating a Monoprint picture of flowers or minibeasts, we will be looking at three different techniques that we can use to create a print of our own design for our final piece. In our writing we are using the stories 'The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon' and 'The Lion Inside' as a starting point to create our own narratives. We also have World Book Day to look forward to, where our class will be focusing on the works of Quentin Blake, both as an illustrator and a writer.

Term 4 - Timetable (this is subject to change)

Term 3 - How important is the monarchy?

This term we will explore our question ‘How Important is the Monarchy?’ During this topic, we will be finding out about the lives of Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. We will be looking at how these monarchs differed and what life was like during their time. We will find out more about what their achievements were during their reign and we will end our topic by debating which monarch’s achievements were greater in improving Great Britain.

Term 3 - Timetable (this is subject to change)

Term 2 - What makes Chilton a good place to live?

This term we will explore ‘What makes Chilton a good place to live?’. This will be a local area study linked to Geography. We will work to know that Chilton is a village and follow simple trails in and around our school grounds. We will be identifying human and physical features within our village.

In writing, we will begin with finding out about the trees in which our classes are named after. We will produce a fact file to share more about our class trees. We will also be writing a narrative based on our class novel ‘Rabbit and Bear’ by Julian Gough and Jim Field. Across the phase, children will have daily phonics lessons.

In Science this term we will be scientists and work our way through the working scientifically cycle. We start by asking questions about what we notice and observe around us before planning and carrying out our own investigations later in the term.

Important information:

Our Forest school day is Wednesday. 

Children need to come in wearing long trousers, a warm jumper and a waterproof coat with a hood and they will need wellies to wear.

There are some waterproof trousers available from the school, but if you have your own, please bring these along. 

Children need to bring in their normal school clothes to change in afterwards. 

Our PE days are Wednesday and Thursday, in the afternoon.

Children should bring in their PE kit on Monday and leave it in school for the week, preferably in a drawstring bag to help us keep our cloakroom tidy.

Term 1- Who Should We Listen To?

We begin the year with an exciting exploration of the question ‘Who Should We Listen To?’ We will explore this question through the actions of Guy Fawkes and events of The Great Fire of London. We will learn how the changing of Monarchs led up to Guy Fawkes’ actions and the ways that The Great Fire of London spread so quickly and what could have been done to stop it sooner.  

In writing, we will begin with describing Guy Fawkes in the style of a Wanted Poster. Next we will explore the importance of Bonfire Night and write Firework Poems. Finally, we are excited to read ‘Molly McDrew and the Great Fire of London’. We will use this book to write a setting description of the fire from Molly’s point of view. Across the phase, children will have daily phonics lessons.

In Science we will be looking at everyday materials. We will name common materials and describe their properties.

In maths, Year 1 will start the term by looking at place value of numbers. We will count objects including finding one more and one less than numbers within 10. In Year 2, we will revisit the objectives of telling the time to the hour and half hour from Year 1 before moving onto place value.

This term in DT, we will be using a range of techniques to join and create a structure. In Computing, we will familiarise ourselves with PurpleMash learning how to log in safely. Later in the term, we will begin coding. Our topic in PSHE is ‘Being Me in My World’ where we will look at our hopes for the year and rights and responsibilities.

Timetable

Welcome Evening Slides