Welcome to your very first term in Awdry Class! We hope you are all ready to explore with us...

This term, the children are going to be exploring many different topics and immersing themselves in new knowledge. In history, we will be learning about the events of World War One and how women fought for the vote in The Suffragettes. Geography will see us broadening our understanding of spatial sense and then discussing British geographical issues.  Art will take us on a journey through art in the Italian Renaissance and then further into Renaissance architecture and sculpture. In science we will deepen our understanding of the human body (particularly the circulatory system) and how we classify living things. RE will see us take a walk through the Bible and consider whether the stories of creation and science are conflicting or complimentary. 

Take some time to look at our curriculum overview to get a more detailed idea of the knowledge the children will be acquiring this term. 

Also, do not forget to download the homework menu which explains your choice of homework tasks for the summer term. This homework is in addition to reading.

We are looking forward to a fun-filled term!

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.