The Meadows
Primary School
‘Play Together, Learn Together, Achieve Together’
Fostering RESPECT
Promoting HONESTY
Building RESILIENCE
Developing RESPONSIBILITY
Nurturing COMPASSION
Encouraging REFLECTION
ROBINS - Years 1 & 2
Welcome to the Robins' Class
Welcome to our class page.
Class Teacher
Mrs Smith
Teaching Assistants
Miss Morris
Mrs Williams
Y2 Maths Teacher
Mrs Jones
Spring Term 2023
The topic this term is ‘Voyages of Discovery’. The children will learn the names of six explorers (Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, Neil Armstrong, Nellie Bly and Amelia Earhart). They will learn about where the explorers came from, where they went and how they travelled. They will use a range of primary and secondary sources to find out about the main achievements of the explorers and why the journeys that these explorers made are still remembered today. The children will look at world maps to see where these explorers travelled to and they will compare the landscapes and countries explorers visited. In Music, they will listen to space-themed music and they will explore the tempo, timbre, dynamics and structure of musical pieces. They will create their own soundscapes and begin to notate their own music. In Art the children will create a sketch book to record and explore the theme of space. They will explore ideas and will eventually design, make and evaluate a space-themed fabric tile. Our themes for computing are ‘Robot algorithms’ and ‘Pictograms’ . In design and technology, the children will evaluate ready-made puppets, investigate joining techniques, design, make and finally evaluate our own dragon puppet. In PSHE, they will be develop knowledge around three themes: physical health and mental wellbeing, growing and changing and finally keeping safe. In PE the children will be learning skills for Basketball and also learning dance creativity.
Spring Term Timetable 2023
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
08.30 –08.45 | Doors open/ hand washing | Doors open/ hand washing | Doors open/ hand washing | Doors open/ hand washing | Doors open/ hand washing |
08.40—08:45 | Registration | Registration | Registration | Registration | Registration |
08:45– 09:00 | Mastering Number | Mastering Number | Mastering Number | Mastering Number | Mastering Number |
09:00– 09.20 | Assembly | Assembly | Class assembly | Spelling test | Well Done Assembly |
09.20—10.20 (60 mins) | Maths | Maths | Maths | Maths | Maths |
10.20—10.35 | Playtime | Playtime | Playtime | Playtime | Playtime |
10.35—11.35 (60 mins) | English | English | English | English | English
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11.35– 12.00 | Read, Write, Inc | Read, Write, Inc | Read, Write, Inc | Y1—Read, Write, Inch Y2—Comprehension | Spelling rule |
12.00—12.30 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
12.30—1.00 | Outside Play | Outside Play | Outside Play | Outside Play | Outside Play |
1.00—1.30 (30 mins) |
PSHE |
Geography/History | Handwriting |
PE Coach
| DT/Art |
1.30—2.00 (30 mins) | Science | DT/Art | |||
2.00—2.15 | Afternoon Playtime (MD PPA) | Afternoon Playtime | Afternoon Playtime | Afternoon Playtime (MD PPA) | Afternoon Playtime 2.15– 2.30 |
2.15 —3.00 (45 mins) | RE
| PE | Science | Computing | Music/Golden Time |
3.00—3.15 (15 mins) | Story/ Home prep. | Story/ Home prep. | Story/ Home prep. | Story/ Home prep. | Story/ Home prep |
P.E. Kit needed | Every Tuesday and Thursday- On these days, your child needs to come to school dressed in their PE kit. They will stay in their kit all day. Plain white t-shirt, plain navy shorts, plain navy tracksuit bottoms (wear over shorts), white socks, trainers or pumps, school jumper and coat for PE in cold damp weather. |
Spelling Tests | The children will be given a weekly spelling sheet starting on Monday to practise their spellings at home, as well as having one in class to practise as they come in every morning. The spelling test will take place every Thursday. |
Book change and reading | Once a week (the day will vary depending on TA duties). Please ensure your child has their books in their bag every day. Please record their reading on their bookmark (one box per day) and ensure it is in their bag to be rewarded with certificates and to record their spelling scores. |
Maths | Year 1 Maths will be led by Mrs Smith. Year 2 Maths will be led by Mrs Jones. |
Many Thanks
Mrs Smith, Miss Morris and Mrs Williams
At the bottom of the page I have added some useful websites for the children to play on. Please let me know of any websites that you would like me to add to this page. Enjoy!