2025/26
In Learning Experience this term, we will be exploring a variety of engaging topics across our subjects. In English, we will be reading "Crater Lake" and focusing on writing to entertain. In Science, we will learn about the human body and its functions. In Art, students will engage in creative set design projects, while in Music, we will study the song "Livin’ on a Prayer." In PSHE, our focus will be on drugs and alcohol, as well as healthy eating habits. In Maths, we will cover topics such as fractions, multiplication, and division. PE this term will include gymnastics and fitness activities.
Music - Livin' On a Prayer
Livin' On A Prayer - KO - Music
During this music unit, we listened to and evaluated 'Livin’ On a Prayer' and learnt to sing the song confidently as a class. We examined the notes and musical patterns used in the piece and used glockenspiels both to create our own short melodies and to play parts of 'Livin’ On a Prayer'. This helped us boost our confidence and develop our performance skills throughout the unit.
Set Design
In this Learning Experience, we explored how to design and build small-scale film sets. To gather inspiration, our class visited the Harry Potter Studios, where we observed professional set design up close. We experimented with a variety of techniques to create realistic details in our own models and ensured our designs were built to an accurate scale.
Harry Potter Studios
Drugs and Alcohol
During this Learning Experience, we explored facts about legal and illegal harmful substances and their associated risks, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and drug use. We also invited a paramedic to speak to the children about the dangers of smoking, alcohol, and drug use.
The Human Body
This term in science, we have been learning all about the human body. We focused on the circulatory system and examined how blood circulates throughout our body and is utilised by our muscles. We dissected a lamb's heart to understand its structure as well. Next, we investigated how diet, drugs, alcohol, and exercise affect our bodies.
Lamb Heart Dissection
In Learning Experience this term, we will be learning about the ancient Maya in history, Natural Disasters in geography, HTML in computing and Money in PSHE. In English, we will be reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and will be focusing on Writing to Inform. In maths, we will be covering place value, addition and subtraction. PE this term will be swimming and rugby. Check our class page to keep up-to-date with what we are covering.
Money
During this Learning Experience, we will explore the fundamentals of money, including different forms such as cash, credit, and debit cards, and the origins of money. We will learn how people will earn income through various jobs and how salaries can vary and increase over time. Additionally, we will discuss expenses, budgeting, and the importance of making smart financial choices, while understanding potential risks like debt and overspending.
HTML
During this Learning Experience, we will create our own HTML code to design and build websites about natural disasters. We will start by learning the basics of HTML structure, including how to use tags to create headings, paragraphs, and images. We will then explore how to add links, organise content, and make our pages visually appealing. Throughout the Learning Experience, we will have time to experiment with our designs and showcase what we have learned about natural disasters in a creative and interactive way.
Just a snippet of our HTML work!
Natural Disasters
During this Learning Experience, we will be learning about natural disasters. We will begin by looking at the Earth's layers and tectonic plates. We will explore how shifts within the tectonic plates cause earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes. We will then have time through the Learning Experience to ask questions and discover more about the specific areas of natural disasters that Silver Birch Trees children find interesting and want to find out more about.
We are connecting the pieces together along the tectonic plate lines to show how movements in the Earth's surface can cause natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes.
Maya
During this Learning Experience, we will be learning about the Mayan empire. We will begin by looking at who the Maya were and where they lived. We will be comparing the Maya timeline with events from British history. We will explore how they settled, what they believed, how they lived and how they were governed. Finally, we will investigate the decline of Maya cities. At the end of the Learning Experience, we will invite parents in to experience some of our learning.
Here is some of the Maya artwork created during our Parent Event.
