Term 2 Week 1

Welcome back to Term 2. We hope you had a wonderful half term and are ready for the busy Christmas term. This term the children have got a History focused term learning all about the historical events of the Gunpowder Plot and the Great Fire of London. 

English:

This week in English the children have been introduced to an information text called 'Paddington's Guide to London'. We have learnt about some of the famous landmarks in London such as Paddington Station, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge. The children have learnt about capital letters and when these are used in writing, particularly in relation to names, places and for the start of sentences. The children have then practised using capital letters to write simple sentences about some of these landmarks in London. 

Maths:

The children have been introduced to fact families and have learnt how the same three numbers can be used to identify addition and subtraction calculations. They learnt about the skill of subtraction and used manipulatives to practise solving some subtraction calculations. 

Music:

The children explored how pieces of music can sound and how this can impact how the music makes us feel. They explained how the music made them feel and described why it made them feel these ways. They then began learning some of our Christmas Nativity songs. 

PSHE: 

The children learnt about different emotions that they may feel and discussed situations that made them feel like this. For example: feeling excited because I'm going to get a treat. Feeling angry because my favourite toy got broken. 

Computing:

The children learnt how to use a selection of tools on a programme on the IPads to create a self-portrait. Some children chose to use pre drawn circles for the head whilst others chose to draw their own circular head shapes. 

RE:

The children learnt about how Christians have different beliefs about God. They learnt how Christians have recorded their beliefs about God through paintings/drawings. The children discussed their own beliefs about God or thought about what they believe is most important to them. 

History:

The children learnt about the historical event 'The Gunpowder Plot' and how this has impacted on the wonderful event of 'Bonfire Night' that is celebrated every year. They learnt who the conspirators were and how their plans were foiled before any buildings could be damaged. 

Have a wonderful weekend and stay safe if out trick or treating this evening. We look forward to seeing you all next week for parent consultations and another week packed full of exciting learning.