Block Three (April – July 2026)
We have lots planned for term 3: lots of learning, sports day, a class trip and more.
Class Charter
As always. we will continue to use the Class Charter to remind everyone of the expectations in class and throughout the school.
Topic
Our topic for this term is the World Sporting Events, based around the Commonwealth Games and the Men’s World Cup. As we have recently been learning about a fair life for boys and girls, some of this will be related to how sports are treated differently for men and women. We will be leaning lots about the different countries participating in these events and finding out more about their cultures and the impact sports have on people around the world.
Numeracy and Maths
The topics we are aiming to cover this term are:
- More addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Data handling
- Money
- Measurement
- Revision of topics covered in previous blocks
Literacy
In literacy we will continue to work on writing for different purposes and for different audiences. We will be learning about the structure of reports and using this to write reports related to our topic. We are also learning how to write detailed descriptions, using varied vocabulary and openers to interest the reader.
In talking and listening, children will be preparing a talk on a subject of their choice and present this to the class. We will also be working on whole body listening to ensure we are fully engaged and active listeners.
In reading, we will continue to read weekly with our reading groups. We will also be engaging more deeply with the texts and completing a variety of tasks based on group novels. We will also be engaging with reports and factual texts related to the topic.
Health and Wellbeing
As part of our health and wellbeing learning we will be covering Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP). This term we will be covering the following topics:
- My senses: Things I like, things I don’t like
- Consent
- Protecting me/ Abuse and relationships
More information on these topics can be found at: Second Level – RSHP
We will be participating in a variety of athletics related activities in PE, looking at the different abilities, skills and qualities needed in order to succeed or improve in these areas.
PE continues on Wednesdays this term and children should wear their PE clothes to school then.
Other information
As mentioned in my Seesaw message last week, Reading books will continue to be sent home on a Friday and should be returned on a Monday whenever possible. Please spend some time going over your child’s reading with them and ensure the books are returned to school on time so that they can be used during reading activites throughout the week.
If your child would like to complete some additional homework to help further their learning and understanding, please have a look at the list of websites below which you may find useful.
Numeracy:
Topmarks
Maths Bot
Literacy:
BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
The Literacy Shed
National Literacy Trust
https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/
Doorway Online
https://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/
