Maths: Algebra, angles, x and ÷ fractions, volume and measures.

English: Whole-school writing project.

Science: Circulatory system, functions of the heart and components of a healthy lifestyle

PE: Dance and football.

Computing: Programming – Variables in Games.

RE: Christianity – Beliefs and Meaning.

Art: Observational drawing and sculpture.

Music: A New Year Carol.

French: Le Week-end (The Weekend).

RSHE (Jigsaw): Dreams and Goals.

Maths - Problem solving with all four operations; multiplying

English - Whole school writing project based on the story of 'The Midnight Fair'

Science - Earth and Space 

Geography - Time zones, longitude and latitude 

Computing - Programming 

P.E. - Swimming and Dance 

R.E - Beliefs and moral values - Sikhism 

D&T - 3D paper mache planets and collage 

Maths - Measures, fractions and problem solving

English - Whole school writing project based on the story 'The Midnight Fair'

Science - Sound and vibrations

History - Investigating the impact of invaders in the UK

Georgraphy - Locating regions in the UK and Europe 

New technologies - Creating Media - Audio Editing 

P.E. - Yoga / Fitness and Netball

Art - Textiles and Embroidery

French - Basic conversation and questions

Music - Singing, rhythms and violin 

Jigsaw and Values - Dreams and Goals; Quality 

Maths - Angles and estimation, perpendicular and parallel lines, vertical and horizontal lines. Problem solving.

English - The whole school writing project, alongside other schools in Hertfordshire. The winners will be invited to the annual award ceremony. Fairy-tales. 

Science - Animals & Plants

Computing - Creating media - desktop publishing 

P.E. - Stevenage FC - Fitness and Handball

R.E. - Christianity: Miracles - could Jesus heal people?

Art - Explore the roles and purposes of artists working in different times and cultures 

Music - Three Little Birds - Internalise the pulse in music

French - Les Instruments (Musical Instruments)

Jigsaw - Dreams and Goals 

History - British History 

Design and Technology - Joining materials 

New technologies - Starting research

Music - Creating and developing musical ideas

P.E. - Dance

Maths - Measuring, number bonds to 20, addition and subtraction within 20

English - We will be taking part in the whole school writing project. We will be writing a recount based on the story 'The Midnight Fair'. The children's writing will be entered in to a competition, alongside other schools in Hertfordshire and the winners will be invited to the annual award ceremony! 

Computing - Creating media - digital planning 

P.E - Dance 

Art & Design - 3D and Sculpture - manipulating, joining and constructing with materials 

Design & Technology - Construction - learning how to make a range of different vehicles 

Jigsaw - Dreams and Goals 

Reception have selected the topic 'Dinosaurs'. We are excited to introduce a range of high quality texts and look forward to reading, re-enacting and rehearsing the story 'Dinosaur Roar!' 

New vocabulary: Extinct, Herbivore, Omnivore, Carnivore, Prehistoric, Fossil, Meteorite, Prey, Predator, Paeleontologist 

Please find the curriculum overview sheet attached, highlighting the key learning for this half term! 

Nursery will be introducing the topic 'Transport' this half term, following a class vote. The children will listen, practise and rehearse two core books, 'Not a Box' and ' The Train Ride'. We also look forward to welcoming some vehicles that have a very special job, can you guess who may be visiting us? 

New Vocabulary: Vehicle, Transport, Land, Air, Sea, Engine, Wheels, Journey. 

We have created a curriculum information overview for each area of the Early Years curriculum, please find this attached.  

Wow... the Early Years Team have worked so hard today to prepare for this half term's topics, following some training from Jessica Archibald from the Department of Education's 'Covid Recovery Project'. Reception have selected 'Dinosaurs', I'm am sure they are going to be excited to explore the artifacts and dinosaur dig station on Monday. In Nursery, the children have chosen 'Transport'. They will be introducing the core texts 'The Train Ride' and one of my favourite Nursery books 'Not a Box', where the children will be inspired to transform a box into a vehicle. The children will also find props for the vehicle outdoors and lots of digger station in the classroom. 

We can't wait to welcome you back to school on Monday!