St John's Church of England Primary School

Year 3/4 Summer Term 1

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we embark on an exciting half term, we are thrilled to share our curriculum focus with you! This half term, our topic is all about the Romans and the rise of the Roman Empire. This fascinating theme will be the foundation for our History and Geography lessons, where students will explore the features of life in the Roman period. In Science, we will delve into how the Romans have influenced our understanding of various scientific concepts. Additionally, our Art sessions will be dedicated to creating beautiful mosaics, inspired by Roman artistry and the artist Klee.

In Literacy we will be writing a tense escape narrative set during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, allowing them to immerse themselves in the dramatic history of the time. Following this, we will shift our focus to crafting our very own Roman-themed newspaper reports, encouraging creativity and journalistic skills.

In Maths, we will wrap up our work on fractions before using this knowledge to enhance our understanding of decimals. Later in the half term, we will also tackle the important life skill of telling the time.

Our Computing lessons will introduce students to the world of Artificial Intelligence and its role in our everyday lives, sparking curiosity and discussion.

In Religious Education, we will explore what it means to be a Christian in Britain today, while our PSHE lessons will complement this by discussing diversity in Britain.

We are looking forward to a fantastic half term filled with learning and discovery! Thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards,

The Lower Key Stage 2 Team