A Term of Exploration and Discovery

This term, our class has been on a fascinating journey of learning across all subjects.

Literacy and Reading

At the beginning of the term, we took an exciting trip to the Southbank in London to gather information for our non-chronological reports. This trip gave us real-world context as we analysed persuasive leaflets and learned how to make our own writing more convincing.

Throughout the term, we have honed essential reading skills, including skimming, scanning, identifying fact and opinion, sequencing, and inferring meaning. We have also deepened our comprehension and analytical skills by exploring the themes and characters of various literary works.

 

Geography and Fieldwork

Our geography work this term has been very hands-on, focusing on map work and fieldwork. We started by developing our skills in reading and interpreting different types of maps.

 

Mathematics

In mathematics, we have focused intently on the properties of numbers. We explored concepts like factors, multiples, prime numbers, prime factors, and square numbers. We also strengthened our understanding and fluency with the four main operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Through consistent group and partner work, we developed essential skills such as communication, teamwork, resilience, and reflection.

 

History

In history this term, we have embarked on a serious and important study of the beginning of World War II. We investigated the main causes, including the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles after WWI and the aggressive expansionist aims of Adolf Hitler's Germany. We learned about the policy of appeasement, where Britain and France initially tried to give Hitler what he wanted to avoid war, such as allowing him to take parts of Czechoslovakia. However, the policy failed, and the war officially began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. Two days later, having promised to defend Poland's independence, Britain and France declared war on Germany. This marked the start of the conflict, which saw the Germans use a new, fast-moving attack called Blitzkrieg, or 'lightning war.'