Beech Class
Welcome to Beech Class!
Welcome Back! 🌟
I hope you all had a wonderful summer holiday, filled with fun, rest, and special moments with family and friends!
This term, we have lots of exciting learning ahead. We’ll be activating our prior knowledge to build on what we already know and tackle new challenges with confidence. With engaging activities, hands-on learning, and plenty of opportunities to explore new ideas, it’s going to be a fantastic term!
Let’s make this term amazing. See you all in class, ready to shine your lights!
Best wishes,
Mr. Parker, Miss Burgoyne and Mrs Quinn
Important Information
PE is timetabled for Tuesday and Friday, so all children are required to come to school in their PE kits on these days. Please ensure that your child come to school in the correct PE kit, which can be viewed here.
Spellings will be given out on Thursday and tested the following Wednesday (please return the completed spelling sheets on the day of the test). I will also upload them to this page. The common exception words (below) are the spellings that your child is expected to know by the end of the year. However, additional words may appear in the weekly spellings to aid the learning of spelling rules.
Reading is extremely important and serves as a doorway to the rest of the curriculum. Please attempt to read for at least 10 minutes a day with your child. This half term, we would love for the children continue to bring in their reading record and reading book each Friday. This allows me to review their progress, and help support their continued growth and enjoyment of reading. We are also very fortunate that on Friday afternoons, Mrs Monaghan will be joining us voluntarily to read with Beech Class. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to enjoy extra reading time and develop their skills with support from another enthusiastic reader. Happy reading, and thank you for your continued support at home!
As I’m sure you are already aware, times tables are very important. As a class, we have agreed to use TT Rockstars for a minimum of 10 minutes each day from Monday to Friday.
• Year 2: Children should focus on the 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
• Year 3: Children should focus on the 3, 4 and 8 times tables.
Come back to our class page regularly for updates.
What are we learning?
In English…
This half term in English, the children will be exploring the exciting and adventurous book Arthur and the Golden Rope by Joe Todd-Stanton.
Using Arthur’s adventures as inspiration, the children will be writing their own journal entries from Arthur’s perspective, documenting his journey and the challenges he faces along the way. They will develop their ability to write in role, describe experiences and emotions, and use engaging vocabulary to bring Arthur’s adventures to life.
In Maths…
This term in maths, the children will be developing their understanding across four key areas: place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and fractions.
We will begin by strengthening our understanding of place value, before applying this knowledge to solve increasingly challenging addition and subtraction problems. We will then develop our skills in multiplication and division, exploring different strategies and ways to solve problems. Finally, we will revisit and deepen our understanding of fractions, making connections between the different areas of learning.
Throughout the term, the children will have opportunities to develop their fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, building confidence as mathematicians.
To support our learning, we’ll continue following the White Rose Maths scheme, giving us lots of opportunities to practise, problem-solve, and apply our skills in different ways.
In Science…
This term in science, the children will be focusing on the area of Biology, with our topic Animals Including Humans.
We will build on the children’s previous scientific knowledge to develop a deeper understanding of humans and other animals, exploring how our bodies grow, develop, and stay healthy. The children will investigate the importance of nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle, as well as exploring how animals, including humans, change as they grow.
Through practical investigations, discussion, and scientific enquiry, the children will develop their understanding of the living world and continue to build their skills as young scientists.
In RE…
This autumn term in Religious Education, the children will be exploring two important areas of learning.
We will begin by exploring the question “Who is a Muslim and how do they live?” The children will develop their understanding of Islam, exploring key beliefs, practices, traditions, and how these influence the daily lives of Muslims.
We will then turn our attention to Christianity and explore the question “Why does Christmas matter to Christians?” The children will learn about the significance of the birth of Jesus and consider why Christmas is such an important celebration for Christians around the world.
Throughout both topics, the children will have opportunities to ask questions, share ideas, and develop their understanding and respect for different religious beliefs and ways of life.
In History and Geography…
This autumn term in history, the children will be exploring the fascinating question: “What are the achievements of the earliest civilisations?”
Our focus will be on Ancient Egypt, where the children will discover how this remarkable civilisation developed and explore some of its greatest achievements. We will investigate the pyramids, hieroglyphics, inventions, farming, engineering, and the development of society along the River Nile.
The children will also develop their understanding of chronology, using timelines to place Ancient Egypt within the wider story of human history. They will consider how the achievements and ideas of the Ancient Egyptians have influenced and shaped the world we live in today.
Get ready to travel back thousands of years and uncover the mysteries and achievements of one of the world’s most fascinating ancient civilisations!
East Crompton St George’s CE Primary School is proud to be part of the Cranmer Education Trust
Cranmer Education Trust is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England. Company registration number: 07687709. Registered Office: Cranmer Education Trust, c/o The Blue Coat School, Egerton Street, Oldham OL1 3SQ. The website address is www.cranmereducationtrust.com and the phone number 0161 785 5082.