Topic
This term we are journeying back to Ancient Egypt and exploring all about this fascinating Ancient super power! We will learn about hieroglyphics, how thery built the pyramids and will explore mummification and their beliefs about the afterlife! At the end of this half term, we will visit the exhibition and a workshop at Brighton Museum. More details to follow soon.
PE
PE will be on Mondays and Thursdays this term. On Monday, Mr Jones will lead the lesson (outside unless the weather is unsuitable) and on Thursday, the children are doing gymnastics inside with Mr De Marco. Please ensure that the children come into school wearing their school PE kit on Mondays and Thursdays: shorts or tracksuit bottoms (depending on the weather), trainers, school jumper or fleece.
Homework
As explained at parent's consultations in the Autumn, we will not be setting regular formal homework to hand in, but there are a number of ways to support children's learning at home:
Reading
Read with your child at least weekly and encourage them to spend time reading every day if possible (even if just for 5 minutes). Reading journals were made by every child in September. This is a book where children can review the books they have read. This is expected to be kept up to date by the children, who will be invited to share their reading with their peers.
Maths
Later this year, the class will undertake the national times table test in which they are expected to be confident using their times tables up to 12 x 12. Children should participate in daily practice of number fluency. This can be done via online maths games that you can find here.
