Rotten Romans 

We have got lots of exciting activities planned during the Spring term. Our topic, during Spring is ‘Rotten Romans’.

We will incorporate our topic into as many subject areas as possible. Below is a short overview of what will be taught in each subject during this half term.

   History

 Children will be exploring the question, 'Who were the Romans?' They will build a picture about how the Romans lived; they will describe how people cooked, used weapons and travelled in Ancient Rome; and they will describe what Britain has learnt from the Romans. 

English

During our English lessons, we will be focusing on the book, 'Escape to Pompeii'. Children will look at setting descriptions, dialogue writing and report writing. Then, children will look at writing instructions about how to build a Roman road. 

Maths

During our daily maths lessons, we will be focusing on multiplication and division, and fractions. Children will recall multiplication and division facts up to 12 x 12. They will multiply two digit and three digit numbers by a one digit number using the formal method.

While looking at fractions, children will explore the link between fractions and multiplication/division. 

Science

In Science, we will be focusing on two topics, 'Sound' and 'Electricity' Children will explore circuits and name the basic parts. They will also identify how sounds are made. 

RE

Local Church: Community

Eucharist - Relating: Giving and Receiving

Lent/Easter - Giving: Self-Discipline

We will continue with our daily Collective Worship sessions, spending time together reflecting on God's word.

Important Information

P.E- The children will have P.E on a Thursday each week. Please make sure that your child wears their P.E kit on this day.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be given each week. Spelling, timetables and maths homework will be set each week. Your child is expected to log onto TTRockstars at least once a week. Children are expected to read at least three times a week.

https://www.mymaths.co.uk/

https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth

 Please message on Class Dojo, if you're child has forgotten their username and password. Please encourage your child to read at home as this is important to their overall progress.

Asthma inhalers/medication must be handed in to the office with the appropriate paper work and will be administered in class as necessary. You will be informed if your child has used their inhaler during the day.

If you have any questions and would like to speak to your class teacher, please do not hesitate to contact the office to arrange an appointment with Miss Roberts

Please check the school website, twitter and newsletters for any unpcoming events. Please also check the parent app for any trips that your child will be going on. Keep an eye on our school twitter page (@StGerardsWidnes) to see what your child has been up to.

Thank you,

Miss Roberts, Miss Marah and Miss Mousdell

Useful Websites

https://ttrockstars.com

https://spellingframe.co.uk 

https://www.mymaths.co.uk/