Welcome to the Lower Key Stage 2 webpage. The class teachers in LKS2 are Mrs Meredith, Mrs Durney and Miss Gilkes. Our LKS2 teaching assistants are Mrs Allen, Miss Spellman and Mrs Lowther.
Below you will find further information about our class routines and our learning.
In English, children will be taught through 3 week units in which they will engage in a range of exciting texts, focus on key skills and will produce independent pieces of writing at the end of each topic. Some of our brilliant texts for this term are ‘The Cat in the Hat’ by Dr Seuss, ‘Flotsam’ by David Weisner, ‘Clean up’ by Nathan Byron and ‘The Firework Makers Daughter’ by Philip Pullman. We will also be reading our brilliant class story ‘Malamander’ by Thomas Taylor. Children will be taught spelling rules through our RWI Programme. The children will take part in daily Maths sessions, which will develop their mental and written maths skills. Each unit will provide many varied opportunities provided to extend their knowledge. The children will also have the opportunity to extend and develop their times table knowledge through a dedicated times table session each week. Year 4 children will be completing their Multiplication Check in June.
We will be following a new program ’RED’ in our RE lessons. Our RE topics this term including ‘To the ends of the Earth’ and ‘Dialogue and Encounter’. Regular celebrations of the word based on each topic and our whole school ‘word of the week’ will also take place. The children will be encouraged to plan and lead these.
In History, we will be learning about the Civil War.
In Geography, we will be looking at Coasts (tourism and erosion).
In Science, we will be learning about animals, looking at food chains and the skeleton. We will also be investigating ‘what happens if a plant does not get enough light?’
In DT, we will be designing a sculpture based on Robert Kiddey’s work.
We are also having music tuition this term and will showcase our skills during the music concert.
In LKS2 this year, National Curriculum & RWI spellings will be given out each week on Friday. These spellings should be learnt at home and then the children will be tested on them the following week.
Reading is such an important skill. Please read with your child at least 3 times a week, signing in their reading diary each time. Reading diaries will be checked each week. Your child will be given a list of common exception word spellings to learn throughout the year. Please practise these with your child regularly, along side their weekly spellings which will be tested each week. Homework will also be sent home on Fridays. Children should also use TTRockstars to practise their times tables. There will also be the opportunity for creative homework each term.
As part of our curriculum Key Stage 2 children will have PE sessions twice per week. PE sessions are an important part of the curriculum so it is vital that the children arrive at school in the appropriate kit on their PE days, including warm clothing where needed, in order to take part properly. Please make sure that earrings are not worn on PE days. PE will be on Wednesdays and Fridays for Pentecost term. The PE units for LKS2 in Advent term include gym and striking and fielding. Please ensure children come to school in school PE kit with earrings out and hair tied up.
