Welcome to Pink Class

Welcome to Pink Class

The staff in Pink Class are Hammish, Geomilla, Tanya, Temi, and Ollie.

This autumn term, our topic is Pirates. We will be learning about Tudor exploration in History and studying islands in Geography. In Science, we will be exploring push and pull forces, while in PE we will be developing gross motor skills through ball games and practical activities.

Please note that PE takes place on Thursday afternoons. We kindly ask that children bring a PE kit to school.

As a healthy school, we encourage parents and carers to provide healthy snacks for their children. Please also ensure that your child brings a water bottle each day. If you require an further information please do not hesitate to contact via my email - hloader@haymerle.southwark.sch.uk

 

Number 

  • Develop 1:1 correspondence, practise counting in real-world contexts, and learn to organise and categorise objects.

 Shape and Space

  • Use rulers to measure and draw to specific lengths. Recognise and name 2D and 3D shapes, describing their properties.

Writing

  • Practise writing and reading their own sentences. Learn correct letter formation across the alphabet. Use sensory materials to explore mark making.

 Reading

  • Blend letter sounds to form words, recognise environmental sounds, and learn Phase 2 and Phase 3 grapheme sounds. Blend and segment words for early reading skills. Aim to read books independently.

Science 

  • Forces and Movement: Pupils will explore how objects move, the effects of forces, and how strength can be used in different ways. They will investigate materials (e.g., water resistance/absorbency) and link their learning to pirate ships.

  History 

  • Tudor Exploration: Pupils will learn about life on Elizabethan ships, Tudor explorers, and their discoveries. They will explore historical sources, compare past and present journeys, and engage in sensory experiences related to ships and voyages.

RE 

  • Why Did Jesus Tell Stories?: Pupils will explore the purpose of stories and parables, learn about Jesus’ teachings, and reflect on uniqueness, values, and right and wrong.

Geography 

  • My Home on an Island: Pupils will investigate the school environment, learn what an island is, and explore contrasting localities. They will create their own islands and link learning to their everyday environment.

 

 

PSHE – Rules

  • Pupils will develop awareness of basic rules, follow class routines, and make choices in games and activities.

  PE – Hands

  • Pupils will practise dribbling, passing, and receiving with increasing accuracy. They will apply skills in team games, develop awareness of teamwork, and understand the consequences of mistakes in play.
  • Pupils will use creativity to design and create their own islands.

 

  •  They will express their ideas and understanding through art activities linked to history, geography, and RE (e.g., drawing, sensory art, and story-based creative work).
  • Reading with your child every day.
  • Please remember to bring a PE kit every Thursday
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  • If you have any questions or want to know in more detail about what your child is learning at school, please feel free to contact me.