Week beginning 18th November 2019
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Maths – We shall be looking at add and subtracting fractions (including mixed numbers).
English –
We shall be starting our new unit, based on The Pied Piper. This week, we shall be focusing on unpicking the vocabulary and understanding the storyline. We shall also be creating character profiles and conducting a hotseating task.
Science – Our topic this half term is Electricity. This week, we shall be looking at planning an investigation and looking at the importance of variables.
PE – Swimming lessons return this week. Our Friday PE sessions will be taught by some local secondary school pupils, as part of our Sports Leader Alliance.
History – We shall be continuing to research about how Croydon was affected during WW2. We will also be writing diary entries as a result of Mrs Bakka’s visit.
Computing – We shall be creating power points based on our Whitgift Primary Project Week.
Music – This week, we will be learning about song structure – introduction, chorus and instrumental verse.
PSHE – our learning objectives:
- I can understand how rumour-spreading and name-calling can be bullying behaviours.
- I can explain the difference between direct and indirect bullying.
RE – Buddhism – our learning objectives:
- I can explain what Dharma is.