Swallowtail Class have come back into school after half term with lots of enthusiasm and  excitement for our new playground! It has been great to see them enjoying the new equipment.

This term, our topic is ‘Christmas Songs and Poems’.

In English will we start the half term by looking at ‘The Firework Poem’ by James Carter and looking at descriptive words and how they can be used. Then look at the story of ‘The Snowman’ and how the music makes the story more emotive. We will then look at the classic Christmas poem ‘T’was the Night before Christmas’ and writing our own versions.

In Maths, we will continue with the Streamed White Rose sessions, this term will be focused on place value, with some of us learning about addition and subtraction.

Science lessons will focus on nutrition and diet, with some pupils looking at the different food groups and what they do for the human body and others looking at and tasting different types of food. This will of course include some Christmas treats!

Our Jigsaw PSHE topic is ‘Celebrating Difference’. This will include exploring what ‘normal’ means and identifying and celebrating difference. This will also be taught in assemblies.

Topic work will be focussed on Christmas poems and songs, as well as music from our ‘Charanga’ music scheme. Pupils will be creating model fireworks and learning about snow.

Swallowtail Class will of course be enjoying the usual Papillon Christmas festivities with Christmas crafts, baking and our usual events such as Christmas fair and dinner, finishing with our Christmas show ‘Merry Poppins!’. We are looking forward to a fun and full half term!

Swallowtail Class Team