Our topic this term is entitled 'Bugs and Beasties'.

In Science we ask the BIG question, do we all need the same things to live? Every living creature goes through a life cycle. At each stage, their characteristics change and they develop in different ways. A caterpillar changes into a butterfly and humans learn new skills as they grow. Habitats enable creatures to be safe and have an environment to grow. A frog thrives in a cold, wet pond whereas humans flourish in the warm and dry. Eventually, the life of creatures come to an end. Is this the same for all living things? As great geographers we will then  build on our fieldwork skills from last term to investigate the ‘bugs and beasties’ around us. We will use our map and learn simple compass and directional skills to help us navigate our way around the school grounds and beyond.

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A great start to Term 5 with a visit from Creepy Claws learning all about minibeasts and their habitats with some fascinating facts – who knew snakes have 200 teeth! The children were all Courageous Cats and were really brave touching the animals, asking interesting questions and thoroughly engaged throughout. Well done Dymchurch class! We are also looking after 5 baby caterpillars this term and will continue to observe them and monitor their changes from caterpillar to butterfly throughout the term.

We also started our new topic in maths, money, by visiting our very own shop. We were able to buy items using the correct change and work out what change we should receive from a £1 coin. A great start to our maths learning!