Look what is coming up in Lower Juniors – Spring 2015

Date: 22nd Dec 2015 @ 12:28pm

English

We will look at the structure and key features of newspaper reports in the book ‘Extra! Extra!’ before writing our own recount based on a fairy tale. We will produce explanation texts, focusing on how and why a range of devices work, such as ‘the tellyscope’ designed by Wallace and Gromit. We will study a range of haiku poems before writing our own. We will also be writing a non-fiction text about volcanoes.

Science

We will be learning about forces and magnets. We will analyse different forces, such as friction and air resistance, and carry out our own investigations. We will also be learning about magnets, observing how magnets attract and repel as well as investigating magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

Computing

We will be learning about blogging and eSafety, looking at how to enjoy using computer networks safely and responsibly. 

Knowledge and Understanding

We will be studying volcanoes and earthquakes, including researching what causes them and the effects of different natural disasters.

Creativity

We will be studying the English artist L. S. Lowry, sketching and sculpting artwork in his distinctive style.

Music

The Year 4 children will have specialist music tuition (brass and violin) through the WOPs scheme. Meanwhile, the Year 3 children will learn to read music and play the recorder.

PSHCE

We will be learning about ourselves, looking at how we can be a good friend and what strategies we can use to solve problems in a peaceful way.

RE

We will be studying Hinduism and learning about places of worship, symbols as well as learning the stories of Rama and Sita, Krishna and Lakshmi.

P.E.

We will be developing our skills in gymnastics, concentrating on balances and rolls, and in basketball, working on both our attacking and defensive play.