Here are the key skills your child will be learning across the curriculum this year in Mount Etna.

English

Reading

• Reading fluently with expression and confidence.

• Using inference and prediction to understand texts.

• Summarising key ideas and retrieving information.

• Identifying themes, settings, and character development.

Writing

• Using fronted adverbials (e.g., Earlier that day, she ran to the park.).

• Expanding sentences with conjunctions (e.g., although, because, while).

• Using speech punctuation correctly in dialogue.

• Spelling words with prefixes (e.g., im-, re-, sub-) and suffixes (e.g., -ation, -ous).

• Improving handwriting and sentence structure.

Mathematics

• Multiplication and division facts up to 12×12.

• Understanding fractions and decimals.

• Using column addition and subtraction for larger numbers.

• Measuring time, length, weight, and capacity.

• Identifying angles, symmetry, and 2D/3D shapes.

• Interpreting bar charts and line graphs.

Science

• Investigating forces, including push, pull, friction, and magnetism.

• Learning about different types of rocks and how they are formed.

• Understanding how plants grow, including functions of roots, stems, and leaves.

• Exploring how light travels and how shadows are formed.

• Studying animals and skeletons, including how bones and muscles support movement.

History & Geography

Through the Ages

• Exploring the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age.

• Learning about early human life, tools, settlements, and technological advancements.

Rocks, Relics, and Rumbles

• Understanding how volcanoes, earthquakes, and tectonic plates shape the Earth.

• Investigating how natural disasters impact people and landscapes.

Emperors and Empires

• Studying Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire.

• Exploring Roman influence on Britain, including roads, buildings, and culture.

Computing

• Writing and debugging simple code.

• Learning about internet safety and responsible use.

Art & DT

• Developing sketching, painting, and sculpture skills.

• Designing and making simple products.

PE

• Improving fitness, coordination, and teamwork.

• Developing skills in gymnastics, dance, and outdoor games.

RE & PSHE

• Exploring different religions and beliefs.

• Learning about wellbeing, friendships, and personal development.

French

• Learning key vocabulary, numbers, and simple conversations.

• Practicing basic greetings, colours, and everyday phrases.

• Developing confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French.

How You Can Help at Home:

• Reading regularly and discussing books.

• Practicing times tables daily.

• Encouraging writing, such as diary entries or creative stories.

• Exploring topics through trips, documentaries, and discussions.