Science
Hedgehogs: Summer Term 1 2017
The Romans
The Human Body is our science focus this
term, and we will learn to identify and label its
different parts.
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We will also learn to describe the different
 ofunctions of these body parts, matching them
to the senses they are associated with.
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Finally, we will think about what a body needs
to stay healthy. What should we eat? How
much should we sleep and exercise? When we
think we know the answers we will write advice
for Roman soldiers to help them stay in a tip
top physical condition!
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Mathematics
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We are going to begin maths with Time this term,
recapping naming the days of the week and the
months of the year and using the language of
chronology to sequence them correctly.
We will then move onto telling the time to the hour
and half past the hour on an analogue clock, as well
as drawing hands on empty clocks to show given
times.
We are also going to revise what we know about
money, looking at different notes and coins and
learning to add up amounts and find change so that
we can buy and sell in the Roman Pizza Parlour!
Finally, Hedgehogs will again embed their Mental
Maths skills by taking part in weekly sessions
where they choose and work on a special Mental
Maths Target with a teacher.
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Art & D/T
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In Art and DT we will begin by looking at
Roman artefacts, sketching our own designs.
We will then move onto modelling our artefacts
in clay, painting them once dry in rich, metallic
colours.
This term we will again continue our exciting
fortnightly sessions on Wednesdays with Music
specialists Ju and Bridget from “Musical Gems”,
taking part in singing and dancing activities with our
friends from Stoney Middleton school at the Church
Centre.
Enrichment Activities
Computing
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The Romans is a Topic with a clear History
focus, and we will find out all about the Roman
invasion and life in Roman Britain, including
looking at the food, toys, medicine and
soldiers from that era.
Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural
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We are going to begin our new Topic with an
exciting visit from the History Van, where
Hedgehog Class will get involved with some
Roman-inspired activities, like trying on Roman
clothing.
Then, at the end of the Topic, we will enjoy an
Italian cookery day, making frittatas and
pizzas in class using fresh, seasonal, local
ingredients.
Hedgehogs will begin English by reading
and writing short descriptive poems known
as “kennings”, drawing objects to
accompany them for our Romans display.
Next, we will read an exciting Roman myth!
We will talk about the characters, plot and
language, predicting what will happen next
and retelling the story using drama and
writing.
As usual, Hedgehogs will also continue to
take part in daily Phonics sessions this
term (following the “Letters and Sounds”
programme) and regular Handwriting,
SPAG and Guided Reading lessons.
Topic Work
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Music and Movement
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 In Computing we are going to recap what we know about
the internet, using search engines like Google to safely
find, copy and paste information and pictures to help us
create fact sheets and on-screen iPad books about Roman
soldiers.
 We will also build on our knowledge of algorithms when we
create flow charts to “code” the words of a well-known
song.
English
Our PSE Topic is going to be Relationships, and we
will be thinking about the people who are special to
us. We will also talk about what is meant by “good
manners” and how we show these in our relations with
others, as well as investigating “Stranger Danger”.
On Thursday afternoons we will begin a new RE Topic
with Mrs Jones, exploring the question “Who is
Jewish and what do they Believe?” We will listen to
stories, look at artefacts, talk with our partners and
respond with art and writing as we explore the
Jewish faith and how it is celebrated on Shabbat.
PE
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Our PE focus this term is Athletics, and we will
be working on our running, throwing, striking
and fielding skills as well as our coordination.