English

This half term, we will be reading the story Big Bad Owl by our author in focus Steve Smallman. We will be comparing the main characters within the text and using key vocabulary to retell the story.

Can you think of an adjective to describe the Big Bad Owl?

Science

This half term, we will be learning all about ourselves and what it means to be 'healthy'. We began our learning by discussing the different stages of the human life cycle.

Can you use your finger to draw a line to put the different stages in the correct order?

We also led an investigation to compare the rate at which we grow by measuring each other's body parts. Generally, we found out that depending on whether an individual was 'taller' or 'shorter', it affected the length of their body parts.

As a class, we discussed the importance of good hygiene and made some thoughtful suggestions. We also set up an investigation to find out what happens if we do not wash our hands.

What prediction did you make?

We discussed the importance of good hygiene and recorded our understanding using the Seesaw application on iPads.

We took part in an investigation to find out the effect that exercise has on our bodies. We found out that many different changes can happen and that participating in physical activity is important for us to stay healthy.

We tasted different foods and decided if they were healthy or unhealthy. Many of us also tasted a food that we had not tried before.

Which food was your favourite?

We learnt about the different food groups within the Eatwell Plate and discussed the importance of eating a balanced diet.

Art

This half term, we will be comparing the work of our two artists in focus L.S. Lowry and Paul Horton. We will be considering the different landscapes that they painted and what features they included.

What features can you identify?

We began by looking at some examples and identifying the different tonal colours that we could see. We then used this understanding to create a colour strip for each artist's work.

We sketched buildings and landmarks from our local area, including detail.

We added colour to our sketches considering those that the artists used. We used chalk pastels to create a softer effect using the skill of blending.

We showcased our artwork by documenting the skills, processes and knowledge we have learnt.

Geography

This half term, we are learning all about our local area of Nelson. 

We began by going on a walk around the local area and identifying human/physical features.

Can you remember the features that you and your partner spotted?

History

This half term, we will be learning about how Nelson has changed over time.

We began by comparing pictures of Nelson from the past and present. We identified the similarities and differences using the Seesaw application on iPads.

We also compared the ‘old’ and ‘new’ Whitefield Infant School.

 
Which one do you prefer?

We learnt about the life of Learie Constantine, a significant person from our local area of Nelson.

Can you remember a fact that you found out about him?

Music

This half term, we are learning about the music genre 'AfroPop'. We began by listening to and appraising the song 'HandsFeetHeart' written by Joanna Mangona.

We practised finding the pulse of the song by moving in different ways like animals.

Which was your favourite way of moving?

We used instruments to improvise and accompany parts of the song.

PE

This half term, we are doing athletics and focusing on developing the different fundamental skills needed to move. 

Harvest
 

We have recently held our Harvest assembly, where we shared with others the importance of Harvest time and the donations we collected with those in need.