February 2026

Welcome back!

This term we will continue with our topic 'In the Desert'.  Where we will learn about where in the world we find deserts, the different types of desert and, of course, all the animals and plants that can found in them. (See our Topic Web attached below, for more details of the learning we will be doing this term).

Big Science- This term our annual Big Science event will take place.  The children will be coming up with ideas for their investigations and may come home with a request for an item they need to bring in to complete it.  Please ask them about their plan!

PE Days: PE Days this term will be Mondays and Wednesdays. The children will need to come to school dressed in the correct school PE kit on those days. This includes a logo-free navy or black hoodie/top, plain white or school T-shirt, logo-free navy or black shorts or joggers. The children will be having PE with Mr Pearce on Mondays and me on Wednesdays.

Class Book : This term we will continue reading the children's classic, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis.  

Homework: A fortnightly maths sheet is sent home based upon the children's learning in the classroom for that week. This is only fortnightly rather than weekly in order to give the children homework time for times table practice ( see below for more details).  Spelling lists will be sent home for each term and tests will be on Tuesdays. The children will also have a creative grid where they can choose an activity to complete during the term. Please see below this term's spelling sheets and creative grid. 

Times tables : As you know, the children will be undertaking a national timetable test (MTC) in the summer term.  I have been so impressed with how many of the children are progressing in their learning of the times tables.  Please encourage them to keep going with this makes a massive difference and will help them in many areas of their maths learning.

Contact: Please catch me sooner rather than later if anything is worrying you. The end of the day is the best time, or email us through the office.

Best Wishes, 

Sara Marah