Wingfield is a mixed-age class of Year 3 and 4. There are currently 24 children in the class. They are taught by Miss Upton and supported by Mrs Sezgin. During the week, Wingfield attend swimming lessons at Ripley Leisure Centre and take part in string lessons provided by the Wider Opportunities Music Partnership.
Would the world be a better place if it’s crust was in one piece?
We are explorers
Spring 2025
We will be studying rivers, mountains, volcanoes and Earthquakes. We will explore the water cycle, examine river features such as the source, meander, and delta, and understand how rivers shape the land. Additionally, we will study how mountains are formed, learn about the processes behind volcano formation, and discover why earthquakes occur.
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
| Science | All Living Things | How do Plants Grow? |
| Computing | Programming B (Y3) | Creating media (Y4) |
| PE | Fitness – Dodgeball & Swimming | Dance & Swimming |
| PSHE | Digital wellbeing | Team |
| RE | People – What is it like to follow God? | Salvation – Why do Christians call the day that Jesus died ‘Good Friday’? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass |
Are there two sides to every story?
We are discoverers
Autumn 2024
Our first topic will be answering the question ‘Would life be simpler if you could take something and not feel guilty?’. We will be travelling back in time to find out what life was like during the Roman, Anglo Saxon and Viking times. Creating an understanding of how and why these significant groups invaded one another.
In our Science, we will be using our enquiry skills to complete investigations leading into looking at forces and magnets.
In our Science, we will be using our enquiry skills to complete investigations leading into looking at forces and magnets.
In our R.E lessons we are starting off by looking at Incarnation: What is the Trinity?
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
| Science | Enquiries | Forces and Magnets |
| Computing | Networks and Systems | Creating Media |
| PE | Athletics/Swimming | Invasion Games/Swimming |
| PSHE | Aiming High | Safety First |
| RE | What is the trinity? | What kind of world did Jesus want? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass |
Are there two sides to every story?
We are creators
Summer 2024
This term as our Art focus we will be exploring the question 'Are there two sides to every story?' Our inspirational artist is Maurits Cornelis Escher, a dutch print artist who often used repeated patterns. We are going to study his art work and use it to create our own individual pieces.
” I don’t grow up. In me is the small child of my early days." -M.C. Escher
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Science | Light and Shadows | How does digestion work? |
| Computing | Data and information | Programming |
| PE |
Swimming
Net and Wall games
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Swimming
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
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| PSHE | Money Matters | Growing up |
| RE | When Jesus left, what was the impact of Pentecost? | What is the best way for a Sikh to show their commitment to God? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass |
Do our decisions impact the world?
We are explorers
Spring 2024
This term we are learning all about rainforests. We will explore everything from the layers to the climate, not forgetting studying the various incredible animals and plants that can be found in rainforests. We'll also be exploring how our decisions can impact not just rainforests but the world.
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
| Science | States of matter | How do humans and animals get nutrition? |
| Computing | Programming: Sequencing sounds | Creating Media |
| PE | Dodgeball | Gymnastics |
| PSHE | It's My Body | One World |
| RE | Sikhism | Why are festivals important to religious communities? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass |
Wingfield Spring 1 Challenges - Rivers and Mountains
Wingfield Spring 2 Challenges - Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Reading
Pie Corbett’s Reading Spine is a core of books that create a living library inside a child’s mind. It is a store of classics and essential reads that help children engage at a deeper level and enter the world of the story. Please follow the links below for the reading spines for each year group.
Essential Information
Monday- Spelling test and swimming.
Wednesday- WOP's Music lesson.
Friday- P.E and reading records checked.
Children are welcome to keep their PE kit in school.
Below is information for transition into school year 2024/25.