Letter to Parents

Welcome to the start of the new term!

This letter is to inform you about the exciting topics we will be covering in our humanities classes this term. We welcome any artefacts (not precious ones), posters and books you may have that the children want to bring in.

History

Aztecs

We will be studying Aztec gods, the Aztec calendar, the city of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec army, trades and markets, home and school life and the Spaniards.

Geography

Rivers

We will be studying features of rivers and valleys, how they work, people who use them, waterfalls, meanders, oxbows, lakes, deltas and estuaries, valleys, river wildlife, floods and the world's biggest rivers.

Science

Adapting & Surviving

This topic is split into two lessons; theory and practical. We will be studying how plants defend themselves, sharing habitats, woodlands through the seasons, ponds, rivers, meadows, rock pools, mountains and deserts.

Literacy

We are studying fiction this term and looking at how to set out and interpret stories and poetry.

Other information you may find useful:

• Spelling tests are every Friday morning.
• We swim on a Thursday morning. Girls are required to wear swimming hats and children can bring goggles.
• All children are required to wear suitable clothing and shoes for PE lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays. Trainers are perfect.

Homework diaries are used as a form of communication for the pupils and parents, so please feel free to inform me of any dates for exams or ask any questions.

Children are welcome to bring in pencil cases and use fountain pens but items must be named.

Thank you for your support, 

Helen (Star Room Teacher)