Briar Class

Welcome to Briar Class!

Welcome to Briar Class class page. My name is Mr Parker and I am really looking forward to being your child’s class this year. Briar class are also lucky enough to have the support of Mrs Crabtree and they will also be working with Mrs Lord a couple of afternoons a week.

In English…

In English, we will be reading ‘Mary and the Riddle of the Sphinx’ and be recalling part of the narrative in our writing alongside creating an exciting setting description.

In Maths…

In Maths, we will be covering place value and the four operations. 

In Science…

Our unit in science is a Biology topic: ‘Animals Including Humans’. We will be looking at how we grow and what kinds of nutrition we need to ensure we stay strong and healthy.

In RE…

Who is a Muslim and how do they live? In this unit, pupils will find out about Islam, key beliefs, and ways of living for Muslims. Pupils will learn about some of the key Muslim beliefs about God found in the Shahadah and learn about the 99 names of Allah. Pupils will encounter stories about the Prophet and find out about what these teach Muslims today about ways of living. Pupils will learn about the five pillars of Islam and how these impact upon the lives of believers. They will learn about the importance of prayer and what it means for Muslims all over the world.

In Topic…

In topic we will be exploring the question ‘Can we be Archaeologists?’ We will be looking at the Ancient Egyptians and how they fit on our timeline as well as looking at significant places on a map and some of their discoveries/ creations.