- There are five kingdoms living things can be classified into: animals, plants, fungi, protista, monera

- Animals can be divided into two main groups: vertebrates and invertebrates.

- Vertebrates can be divided into five small groups: fish; amphibians; reptiles; birds; and mammals.

- Invertebrates can be divided into several groups, including insects, spiders, snails and worms.

- Plants can be divided broadly into two main groups: flowering plants; and non-flowering plants.

In history, we will be learning about the First World War. Our VIPs are:
- The First World War began in 1914 and ended on 11th November 1918.

- Britain, France and Russia were allies and called the Triple Entente; Germany, Austria-- - - Hungary and Italy were the Triple Alliance.

- Over 8.5 million soldiers died in the conflict from countries all around the world.

In RE, we will be studying Christianity. The children will learn that:
- Christians believe Jesus is God’s Son.

- The Bible teaches who Jesus was through his ‘I am’ sayings.

- Acting in compassionate ways towards others is a way to ‘incarnate’ God’s love.

- Christians believe Jesus was God incarnate - both human and divine, the second person of the Holy Trinity.

Our focus artist this half term is Frieda Kahlo. We will study her self portraits, then learn some of her techniques. Our VIPs are:

In PE, the children will delve into various themes that promote both skill development and teamwork.

In Contemporary Dance, the focus will be on the importance of safety and responsibility while handling contemporary techniques. Students will be introduced to key elements such as forks, assisted lifts, push and pull movements, back to back formations, bridges, and side lifts.

Football during Autumn 1 will see the students continuing to develop their fundamental skills. They will practise dribbling, passing, and shooting in preparation for applying these skills in Small Sided Games (SSG).

Similarly, in Tag Rugby, the Autumn 1 term will emphasise mastering basic skills which will later be put into practice during SSG, promoting both skill application and enjoyment of the game.

Handball will also be included in the Autumn 1 curriculum. Children will again focus on fundamental skills before engaging in SSG, allowing them to showcase their hard work in a competitive yet fun environment.

For Swimming in Years 5 and 6, students who have not yet achieved their swimming awards will have the opportunity for a second term of structured swimming lessons to help them progress.

Additionally, Sports Leadership Training will be introduced in Autumn 1 for Year 6 pupils. They will engage in a variety of leadership skills, which includes creating their own physical activities and delivering these to their peers as well as to children in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1). Each pupil will also be required to complete their own leadership questionnaire, with a recommendation of approximately 150 words to reflect on their experiences and insights gained during this training.