This term, our topic is Social Justice Movements. The students will be learning about the history, key  figures, and significant events that have shaped various social justice movements both locally and globally. They will explore issues such as civil rights, gender equality, environmental justice, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Emperor students will gain a deeper understanding of how these movements have influenced society and how individuals and communities can contribute to  positive social change.

In Maths this term, our focus will be on fractions. Students will learn what fractions are, how to recognise and name them, and how to use them in everyday situations. The aim is to build confidence in working with fractions and to show how they are useful in real-life contexts, such as cooking, shopping, and sharing.

In Science, we will be learning about the skeleton and movement. Students will identify and name key bones in the human body and explore the important functions of the skeleton, such as support, protection, and helping us move. We’ll also look at different types of animals ,comparing those with vertebrates to those without, and discover whether all skeletons are the same. As part of this topic, students will also learn about joints and how they help us move.

In PSHE this term, our topic is ‘Being Me in My World’. Students will be thinking about what it means to be themselves while being part of a group. We will explore how relationships work, what others might expect from us, and how we see ourselves and others. The class will also look at peer pressure and how to make safe, confident choices. Understanding consent and recognising risks in different situations will be an important part of our learning, with a focus on building respect, self-awareness, and personal boundaries.

In PE this term, Emperor Class will be going to Ebbisham Tennis Centre to continue developing their tennis skills. Students will work on improving their coordination, racket control, and movement around the court. The sessions will also encourage teamwork, turn-taking, and following rules in a supportive and structured environment.

English skills will be developed across all areas of learning this term. Linking to our topic of Social Justice Movements, our class book will be ‘Ajay and the Mumbai Sun’—a story that will help spark discussions around fairness, community, and making a difference. Each Friday, students take part in a reflection session where they review photos taken during the week and talk about the activities they’ve enjoyed. They then choose one photo to write about, using it as a prompt to practise descriptive language and  develop their punctuation and sentence structure.

Emperor students will be continuing with their Enterprise projects to develop their vocational skills. These include running the Thursday café, offering a car washing service to staff, and designing and creating handmade items to sell to staff and peers. Through these activities, students are developing important life and work-related skills.

We’re really looking forward to the new school year and all the learning and activities planned for the Autumn term.

Mary and the Emperor Class Team