Welcome to Spring 2
Welcome back to school Fox class.
We hope that you have all managed to have a lovely break. We are looking forward to hearing all about it. We have lots of Ancient Greek fun planned this half term, including a dress up day on Wednesday 28th February.
Mrs Niven and Mrs Westmoreland
Spring Term 2
Our enquiry question for this half term is:
Who were the Ancient Greeks and how did they influence the world?
We will be learning about who the first Greek civilisations were, how Ancient Greece was ruled, The Athenians and The Spartans and also Alexander The Great!
Have a look at this link to find out more and support your learning: Ancient Greeks
Please see below for our topic overview:
Key Information for our class:
*PE Days - Monday and Wednesday (come to school in PE kit on those days)
*Reading diaries signed - Monday
*Maths/English homework (will alternate each week)- sent home on a Monday and due the following Monday
*Spellings & Times Tables - sent home on a Friday and will be tested the following Friday
**Please note that INSET days/Bank Holidays/School Trips etc may impact homework but we will try and maintain routine where possible**.
English lessons
During our English lessons this half term we will be looking at Greek Myths. After reading a variety of Greek myths, the children will have the opportunity to write their own Greek myth and a non chronological report.
Click here to become familiar with some Ancient Greek myths Ancient Greek Myths.
During guided reading we will be reading I believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo. In addition to this, the children will read a variety of non fiction texts about the Ancient Greeks.
French
Parlez-vous français?
Well, now you can! Try these websites to improve your French. Click on the links below.
Internet Safety
Think you know how to keep yourself safe on the Internet? Do you know how to stay in control? How do you report an issue? Use this website to learn how.
Times Tables
Improve your multiplication knowledge with these games!
Watch out for all the fun challenges we will be having this year on... Click here and earn some coins!
Recommended Reads