Michael's Class 2023 - 2024

Summer Term 1

Hello and a very warm welcome back to all children, parents and staff! We hope you enjoyed the Easter break and the slight improvement in the weather! In Michael’s Class this term our topic is ‘Life on the Ocean Waves’.
In Geography the children will be looking at Great Britain deep diving in to the countries, flags, capital cities and famous landmarks that we are famous for.
In PE this term the children will be focusing on ‘invasion games’, which compiles of attacking and defending sport such as football, hockey, netball, basketball and dodgeball! The pupils will improve their throwing, catching, passing shooting and evasion skills.
Our focus in this term’s Science lessons is ‘Living Things and their Habitats’. The children shall be looking at all things living on our planet! From plants to animals, the pupils will learn about their classifications, their basic needs and where they live and why. We will also be looking at the impact that humans have on their environments, both positively and negatively.
Our focuses in English is stories with historical settings. The children will read a multitude of stories set back in time, taking note of the descriptive writing techniques used to set the scenes. The pupils will then begin to write their very own short stories.

Meanwhile in Religious Education, the children will learn all about the Buddha and his famous teachings and his influence on the world!
Please come back soon to see what we have been up to!

Burnley Campus, Barden Lane,
Burnley, Lancashire, BB1O 1JD

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Lisa-Jane Brown and Holly Mackenzie

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Karen Alty

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Eve Taylor

GEORGIA FOURIE BUTTERFLY FUND

The Georgia Fourie Butterfly Fund was set up in 2009, in conjunction with her parents, in memory of a very special pupil who sadly passed away after many years of bad health.

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