This term, our topic is ‘Media Literacy’. We will explore different types of media and examine how media has changed and developed over the years. Students will learn how information is created, shared, and consumed across various platforms. We will study news articles, listen to radio programs and music and analyse digital and social media content.

In Maths, our focus this term is on statistics. Students will be learning how to read, interpret, and record information using a range of methods, including timetables, bar charts, pictograms, and simple graphs. They will practise collecting data, organising it clearly, and answering questions about what the data shows. These skills will help students develop confidence in using numbers in real-life situations and improve their problem-solving.

In Science this term, lessons will continue with our study of nutrition and diet, where students will explore the importance of different nutrients, balanced diets, and how food affects our health and energy. After completing this unit, we will move on to learning about rocks, investigating different types of rocks, how they are formed, and their uses in everyday life.

In PSHE, our theme this term is ‘Dreams and Goals’. Students will explore their personal strengths, talents, and interests and consider how these can help them achieve their aspirations for the future. Through discussions, activities, and reflective exercises, they will set short and long-term goals, learn strategies for overcoming challenges, and celebrate their achievements along the way.

On Wednesday mornings, we will be visiting the David Weir Leisure Centre gym, an activity that proved very popular with students last year. During these sessions, students will have the opportunity to use a variety of gym equipment to improve their fitness, strength, and overall wellbeing. The sessions also help develop confidence, teamwork, and healthy exercise habits. After working out, students enjoy socialising and relaxing with a drink in the café.

English skills will be developed across all areas of learning this term. As part of our Media Literacy topic, we’ll be reading a variety of books such as ‘The Dictionary Story’, ‘Learn the Language of Social Media’ and others. This term, for reflection, students will have the opportunity to create their own newspaper articles, comics, or podcasts to document and share what they have been doing throughout the school week. This activity ties directly into our Media Literacy topic, as students will practise producing and presenting content for different types of media.

Our Enterprise Projects will continue this term, giving students the opportunity to develop vocational and life skills. They’ll help run the Thursday Café, taking on roles such as serving, setting up, and handling money. This term we will be preparing delicious sausage and onion baguettes and trying out different dessert recipes for the staff to enjoy. Students will also design and create handmade items to sell at our next Enterprise fair.

We are all looking forward to another great term!

Mary and the Emperor Class Team