An Exciting Summer Term of Learning in Awdry

It’s a term full of discovery, creativity, and growth as we make the most of our final months in primary school!

As we get ready for our next big step to secondary school, we are challenging ourselves, building confidence, and enjoying a wide range of learning opportunities.

In English, we are bringing our ideas to life through imaginative quest and change stories, as well as sharpening our skills in explanation and recount writing. We are becoming confident, creative writers who can engage and inform our audience.

In Maths, we are mastering the four operations and applying our skills to algebra, fractions, decimals, and percentages. We also explore measures and statistics, tackling problems with confidence and resilience.

Our History learning takes us back to the dramatic events of the Cold War, including the Space Race and Cuban Missile Crisis, before we explore the powerful story of human rights and equality in Britain.

In Geography, we journey across the continent of Africa, discovering its rich history, environments, and challenges, before exploring the global connections that shape our world through globalisation.

In Science, we investigate how living things grow and reproduce, before diving into the fascinating world of evolution, inheritance, and adaptation, inspired by scientists such as Darwin and Wallace.

In RE, we explore what the Qur’an teaches about Allah and discover how people express their beliefs creatively through art across different faiths.

Through PSHE, we are learning how to keep our bodies and minds healthy, understand relationships, and make safe, informed choices as we grow.

In Music, we celebrate identity and explore the impact of influential women in music, while developing our skills in performing, composing, and listening.

Our Latin lessons bring Roman life to life, from religion to daily customs, while strengthening our understanding of language.

In Computing, we explore how data is used in the modern world and apply our coding skills to design and improve our own digital creations.

In Art, we experiment with exciting styles from Impressionism to modern art, expressing our creativity and individuality.

In Design and Technology, we become designers, creating our own upcycled fashion pieces in a hands-on textiles project.

And in PE, we stay active and work as a team through rounders, athletics, swimming, and cricket.

Recommended Websites and Apps

A selection of websites and apps used in the classroom to support and consolidate understanding of key concepts.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/ordering

A website with a great selection of maths and literacy based activities for all ages. Place Value Basketball and Funky Mummy are firm favourites for the children! Free to access and a great parent's area. 

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

A selection of free interactive games to support your child’s developing phonic knowledge (some games do require a paid subscription).

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

A great website with a range of free to access e-books, support and guidance for parents, a range of maths games and much more!

https://www.ictgames.com/

A selection of free to access interactive games to support home learning in all subjects. 

 https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/

A good website with lots of useful resources. It is designed to raise standards of numeracy across the country for both children and adults and it has specific areas for parents who want to help their children.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwJx1NSineE

A video which clearly models and demonstrates the pure sounds of the English language. A great resource to support parents in modelling the correct articulation of each sound.