Welcome to Willow

Teacher - Governor Jacob Millin

Appointed 19/10/2020

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Welcome to Willow Class!

We are a class of 12 energetic boys. Becoming independent plays a large role in our day-to-day experience of school. We explore the full range of National Curriculum subjects and this is entwined with activities and experiences that help to prepare for our adult life. We all have high expectations of each other and support one another to achieve our goals.

Timetable Spring 2 2023-24

Spring Term 2 - 23/24Curriculum Information for parents
SubjectProfileLearning at home
EnglishIn English this half term we will be exploring the theme of ‘food’. As a class we will use our growing knowledge of how we can use our 5 senses to help describe different types of food. We will also create a Willow Class poetry anthology which we will share with you at home.Discuss what the most popular food items are in your house, does all the family like the same food? What foods do you not like? Why not? Go on a shopping and discuss which items in the supermarket you must always buy. Which food items have you never purchased but would like to try?
MathsOur next topic in Maths is ‘Measurement’. Pupils will continue to learn how to take accurate measurements and make accurate predictions. We will also learn how to record our measurements so that others can read and make sense of our findings.What can you find together to measure at home? Who is the tallest member of the family? How many miles is it from your house to the school?
PSHE/PfALPupils will be looking at staying safe in school and when out and about in public and online. We will explore people who help to keep us safe and how to recognise and manage unsafe situations. In our PfAL sessions we will work on building our independence in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and our own responsibility in keeping our mental and physical health in good condition.Can you find any safety signs and posters when you are out together? How do they remind you to stay safe? What could happen if you didn’t see the information? Discuss with your child how they are staying safe online, can you help them?
ScienceIn combination with our PSHE topic we will be looking at the benefits and dangers of medicines. Pupils will explore the dangers of misusing medicines and how they can help people manage illnesses. What medicines do you have at home? What form do they take? (tablets, pills, liquids) Do any have safety features?
Design TechnologyThis half term we will be focusing on ‘circuits’. Pupils will learn about and experiment with simple circuits, finding out how they work and are made.Make a list of battery powered appliances and those that are powered through a plug. What dangers do we need to be aware of when using electricity?
ComputingPupils will continue investigating how computers can represent real and fantasy environments. As they gain new knowledge they will then begin to develop their own model environments, based on what they have covered in their English topic of Winter. Explore Google Maps together. Pupils have used this in class and can show you many locations. Spend time looking for other environments online, can you see any in games or videos?
ArtThe local artist Robert Gillmor will continue to be our focus this half term. We will attempt to replicate his print work and make observational drawings of birds to use in our artwork. Have a look online at the artist Robert Gillmor and discuss his techniques towards art. Look for birds or other animals that your child could draw in the garden or whilst out on a walk.
HistoryThis half term we will explore some of the historical figures who played a role in making a change throughout the 20th Century. Talk to your child about what they already know about famous people from the past. What did they do? How did they make a change to the world?
Modern Foreign LanguagesThis term we will be exploring the traditions, language and culture of Germany.Have you ever been to Germany or know any German words? Share your experiences, photographs and stories. We would love to hear and see them!
MusicPop songs is our theme for the rest of the Spring Term. We will listen to pop songs and explore how they are written. Listen to the radio together and discuss which songs you like. What is it about the song that makes you want to listen to it again?
REWe will spend time exploring Buddhism. This will be taught as a whole day event and will look at ideas and traditions.What information can you find out about the Buddhism? There is a good website that you can explore together at : ‘Primary Homework help- Buddhism’
PEOn Tuesday mornings, PE will be looking at OAA. Which involves problem solving as individuals and as groups. This could be map reading , directional work or basic puzzlesLook at OAA on YouTube, Talk about directions, Any problem solving at home.