Miss Rollins & Mrs Husband’s Class

Summer Term

This term in Literacy, our learning is centred around the story The Hodgeheg. Using this engaging text, children will develop their reading and writing skills through a range of creative activities. We will explore poetry by writing haikus and cinquains inspired by nature, animals and the changing seasons, focusing on descriptive language and imagery. In fiction, children will plan and write their own animal adventure stories, building confidence in structuring a beginning, middle and end while using exciting vocabulary. Alongside this, our non-fiction work will involve creating fact files about hedgehogs, where children will learn to present information clearly using headings and factual language, exploring hedgehogs’ habitats and how they live.

Summer Term

In Maths, children will continue to work in small ability groups to develop and strengthen their mathematical knowledge and understanding. Each group will focus on key areas of learning appropriate to their stage, allowing for targeted teaching and support. Pupils will build confidence in core skills, apply their learning to problem-solving activities, and deepen their reasoning and fluency across a range of mathematical concepts throughout the term.

Summer Term

This term in Science, children will be exploring a range of exciting topics across the natural world. In Summer Term 1, we will focus on living things and their habitats, where pupils will learn how to group plants and animals based on their features, such as appearance and where they live. They will begin to use simple classification keys to help identify different species in our local environment and beyond, while also learning how environments can change over time and the impact this can have on living things. In Summer Term 2, our focus will shift to rocks, where children will compare and group different types based on their physical properties, including colour, texture and hardness. They will also learn how fossils are formed over time and understand that soil is made from a mixture of rock and organic matter, such as decayed plants and animals.

Summer Term

History - This term in History, children will be exploring Medieval History, developing their understanding of how the past has shaped Britain and the wider world. They will learn to place key events on a timeline to build their chronological awareness and explore themes across different periods. Pupils will study an aspect of local history from beyond 1066, helping them make meaningful connections to their own area. Throughout the unit, children will develop their enquiry skills by asking and answering historically valid questions, comparing similarities and differences over time, and selecting relevant information from a range of sources. They will also begin to understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed using evidence from different historical sources.

Geography - This term in Geography, children will develop their knowledge of the world by locating countries using maps, with a focus on Europe, North and South America. They will explore key environmental regions, as well as important physical and human characteristics, including major countries and cities. Pupils will build confidence in using a range of mapping tools such as atlases, globes and digital maps. They will also begin to understand key aspects of physical geography, including coasts and rivers, alongside human geography topics such as settlements and cities, helping them to see how people and places are connected.

Art - This term in Art, children will be focusing on sculpture, creating a final piece inspired by hedgehogs. They will explore how texture can be used to show feeling, expression and movement, using a range of materials such as brush bristles and natural objects like sticks and leaves. Throughout the unit, pupils will develop their understanding of key vocabulary including texture, tactile, movement and expression. Their sketchbooks will show their creative journey, beginning with studying the work of Nils Udo and exploring how natural materials can be used in art. Children will also complete observational drawings and paintings of hedgehogs, before planning, designing and creating their own sculptural piece using carefully selected materials to achieve different textural effects.

DT - This term in Design and Technology, children will complete a textile project building on their previous skills of joining fabric, using templates and evaluating textile products. They will design a functional product for a specific user, creating sketches, prototypes and pattern pieces to develop their ideas. Children will then plan and make their product using a range of tools, selecting suitable fabrics and fastenings based on their purpose and appearance. They will evaluate their final piece against design criteria and feedback from others, while also exploring how textile products have developed over time. Throughout the unit, pupils will strengthen their understanding of joining fabrics, using patterns and seam allowances, and applying key technical vocabulary.

Music - This term in Music, children will focus on performing and singing with expression, developing their understanding of poetry, lyrics, beat and rhythm. Pupils will learn to sing expressively in time with the beat and rhythm, and perform songs and compositions from memory with growing confidence. They will have opportunities to perform both as part of a group and individually to an audience, building confidence and stage presence. Children will also begin to identify how many beats are in a bar when listening to different pieces of music, helping them develop a stronger understanding of musical structure.

Computing - This term in Computing, children will be creating their own video trailers. They will begin by exploring the purpose of a trailer and how it is used to engage an audience. Pupils will then plan their ideas by creating a storyboard for a book trailer, considering key features such as camera angles and shot types. As they develop their projects, children will learn how to import photos and videos into editing software, add text, and use transitions to enhance their work. Throughout the unit, they will also evaluate their own and others’ trailers, helping them to reflect on and improve their digital creations.

RE - This term in RE, children will take part in Philosophy for Children, exploring the big question: how do we decide what is right or wrong? They will discuss how belonging to a group often involves following rules and how these rules help communities to live and work together. Pupils will consider how religious and personal beliefs can influence behaviour and values, and how our own views about right and wrong can be shaped by others. Through discussion and reflection, children will explore how people express their moral views through their actions and begin to understand that ideas about morality and truth can be interpreted in different ways.

PSHE - This term in PSHE, children will be learning about economic wellbeing and developing their understanding of money and the wider world of work. They will explore different payment methods and consider when and why certain options may be more beneficial. Pupils will learn what a budget is and how budgeting can help manage money effectively, as well as discuss how they might feel in different money-related situations. The children will also consider the impact that spending choices can have on others and the environment. In addition, they will learn about the wide range of jobs available, how skills and interests can lead to different careers, and challenge job stereotypes, understanding that these should not limit anyone’s aspirations.

MFL - This term in French, children will focus on building their vocabulary by identifying cognates to help them work out the meaning of fruit-related words. They will also learn how to use the correct definite articles, understanding how these change depending on the gender of the noun. This will help pupils develop greater confidence in recognising patterns in language and begin to form more accurate simple phrases in French.

At Fortuna School, play is a vital and purposeful part of our curriculum rather than just a break from learning. It is thoughtfully planned and used as a key way to support children’s social, emotional and thinking skills.

Play is woven throughout the school day, both within lessons and during dedicated times for children to explore, relax and engage with one another. These opportunities help children to understand and express their emotions, build confidence and develop resilience in a safe and supportive environment. Play also plays an important role in social development, encouraging children to work together, share ideas and resources, take turns, and solve problems collaboratively.

Our staff team also bring their own interests into play, helping to create a rich and varied environment for the children. Miss Rollins enjoys playing games such as Uno, Mrs Husband enjoys messy and sensory play, Miss Senior loves arts and crafts, Mr Richardson enjoys building and construction activities and Miss Merrix enjoys sensory play like kinetic sand and play dough modelling.