St John's Church of England Primary School

Year 3/4 Summer Term 2

Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope you are all well and ready for a busy and exciting half term ahead!

After our trip to Chester, the Roman settlement in Britain will be our focus as we begin this half term. The children will have plenty of opportunities to build on their learning, ask questions and make links between the past and present.

In Literacy, we will be writing our own diaries from the point of view of a Roman soldier. This will give the children the chance to use imaginative language, consider different emotions and develop their understanding of historical experiences through writing.

Our History and Geography work will explore the way the Roman settlement changed life in Britain. We will be thinking about how the Romans influenced towns, roads, buildings and daily life.

In Art and DT, we will look at Roman fashion and discover how it continues to influence designers today, including Vivienne Westwood. The children will investigate patterns, materials and style, and use this inspiration in their own creative work.

In Numeracy, our learning will cover a wide range of maths topics, from shape and measures to money and statistics. We will continue to develop confidence, accuracy and problem-solving skills across these areas, as well as learning some new quick-fire games to support our arithmetic and counting skills.

In RE, we will explore why some people think life is like a journey and consider the significant experiences that mark this, helping the children reflect on meaning, change and personal milestones.

In Science, we will be investigating forces and magnets, while in Computing we will be looking at different ways to present information. 

Our last half term promises to be full of learning, discussion and discovery! Thank you for all your continued support.

The Lower Key Stage 2 Team