Happy New Year!
We can’t quite believe we are already in 2026. This is a particularly exciting year for your child as they reach the end of their primary school journey and begin preparing for their next adventure into secondary school.

While that milestone may feel close, we still have many months ahead of us and lots of exciting learning planned for the Spring term.

During the first part of the term, we will be recapping our World War II learning and reading a book focused on the Dutch Resistance. We will then move on to a wordless text exploring the arrival of migrants, encouraging thoughtful discussion and inference skills.

In Maths, the children will continue working on ratio before moving on to algebra.
In Science, we will be learning about the development of animals, including how the human body works, with a particular focus on the heart.
In Geography, we will explore extreme weather events that occur around the world.
In PE, the children will be using their bodies to develop skills in gymnastics.
In RE, we will be learning about the foundations of Hinduism, exploring religious cultures and traditions.

It is shaping up to be another busy but exciting half term.

Reminders:

• PE day is Wednesday – please ensure your child comes to school wearing the correct PE kit. Earrings must be removed before school, or children must be able to remove them independently.

• Homework should be completed and handed in on Fridays (as part of preparing the children for secondary school expectations).

• Children should wear the correct school uniform, including black school shoes. Makeup and jewellery are not permitted, apart from a pair of small stud earrings.

We are very much looking forward to another fun and productive half term.

Kind regards,
Mrs Farrant, Mrs Channing, Ms Tait and Mrs Reed