Welcome back to Autumn Term 2! I hope you all had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the exciting plans we have for this term.

This term, we’ll begin exploring the fascinating world of the Romans, focusing on the question: "What happened when the Romans came to Britain?" For more details on our learning plans, please refer to the curriculum map below.

Below, you'll find our Geography and Science Knowledge Organisers, which outline the key learning for this half-term. Additionally, you’ll see the spelling units we’ll be covering in class.

Our class text this term 

This term, our class text will be Roman on the Rampage by Jeremy Strong. If you have a copy at home, feel free to bring it in to read along. Additionally, we’ll be reading Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans. See a trailer below for this book.

PE days

Our PE days this term will be Tuesdays and Thursdays with Miss Robinson. Please ensure children have the correct PE kits, wear sensible shoes, and have removed or covered their earrings.

What are the school homework expectations?

• Reading: Please ensure your child is reading at least 3 times a week at home and that their home-school reading books are signed each week. You’re also welcome to attend Reading Lair to complete this together!

• DoodleMaths and DoodleSpell: Children should aim to stay in their Green Zone, which means completing approximately 40 minutes of practice each week. Spelling units can be found below.

• Bronze Reading Challenge: Encourage your child to work toward their Bronze Reading Challenges, which are located at the back of their home-school book.

• Class Blog: Check the class blog regularly to keep up with everything we’re doing in school!

Key Dates for your diary:                                                

•   Monday 6th November- Children back at school after half term.
• Friday 11th November- Halloween Themed School Dinner
• Monday 11th November-Anti-bullying Week
• Friday 15th November- Children in Need Monday
• 21st November - Y4 library visit 
• 27th November - Roman day ( Information to be communicated )
•  Tuesday 3rd December- Flu vaccinations -more details to follow soon.
• Friday 6th December- School Christmas Fair 3:30-5:30pm
• Saturday 7th December- Keyworth Village Festivities Day (Our choir will be singing)
• Tuesday 10th December- Morning Christmas Performance
• Wednesday 11th December- Afternoon and evening Christmas Performances.
• Friday 13th December- Whole School Christmas Jumper Day!
• Monday 16th December- Whole School trip to the Panto in Loughborough!
• Friday 20th December- Last day of the Autumn Term.