Autumn 1

Welcome back!

We are so excited to welcome you all back to school for this new academic year. We have a lot of fun and exciting topics planned and we can't wait to get started. Please find information below regarding expectations for different subjects and homework. 

PE

PE will be every Tuesday. Your child should come to school dressed in PE kit which consists of:

  • Blue or white t-shirt 
  • Navy blue or black jogging bottoms
  • Blue sweatshirt (school jumper)
  • trainers (any colour)

Children will take part in outdoor PE lessons as well as indoor so please ensure they are dressed appropriately. 

Homework 

Children will be given a homework book bag. Inside their book bag will be a reading book, a reading record, a dream read, a dream read record and a homework book.

Please listen to your child read at least 3 times a week and record this in their reading record.

The dream read book is a book for you to read to your child and enjoy together.

Children will be given a piece of maths homework and spellings in their homework book.

Please return book bags and homework every Thursday and then these will be changed and returned to your child on the Friday. 

Science

This half term children will learn all about materials. Children will learn the names of different materials and be able to describe their properties. Children will carry out tests and investigations to discover which materials are best for a variety of different purposes.

Geography

This half term in Geography we will be learning all about Peterlee and our local area. Children will look at different buildings and places in Peterlee, including important buildings and their favourite places. Children will also learn about different jobs in Peterlee. 

RE

This half term in RE children will learn about Christianity and the church. Children will learn about the features of the church building and the features inside the church such as the cross, pews, altar and windows. We will also learn about and discuss the events that take place in a church, such as weddings, christenings, singing hymns and praying.

PSHE

Children will learn all about being part of a team, showing kindness and being a good listener and friend.