Welcome to 2025.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and a well-earned rest.

Our topic this term focuses on the Terrible Tudors, alongside a science focus on the Earth in Space. This half-term’s curriculum information and knowledge organisers can be found as  attachments at the bottom of this blog.

What is our class text for this term?

We are going to be reading a wonderful book called Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen. Whilst, it doesn’t link directly to our history topic, it is nevertheless a beautifully written book that captures the reader from the very first chapter.

A reminder of school Homework expectations for your child

* Read at least 3 times a week at home (or alternatively, come to Reading Lair from 8.30 every morning!)

* Check and sign your child’s home-school diary every week.

* Remain in the green zone on Doodlemaths and Doodlespell (this totals approximately 40 minutes every week). I will be checking this every Tuesday and children who are in the Red Zone will be expected to go to Doodle Club until they are in the Green Zone.

* Work on achieving the Silver Reading challenges (these can be found at the back of your child’s home-school diary). If your child hasn't achieved their Bronze, they can still work on this.

Also, please check the class blog regularly to keep up to date with what we’re doing in school.