Autumn Term 2025 - 2026

Welcome to the Autumn Term! 

This Autumn Term, your 'Hedgehogs' are diving into a fantastic array of subjects! In Geography, we'll become expert navigators as we build essential skills in compass directions and mapping. We will also explore our incredible planet through our 'Wonderful World' topic, investigating how ecosystems work together and how different animals and plants adapt to their environments. This leads into vital learning about climate change—what it is and practical ways we can all help to slow it down. Our creative juices will flow in Art as we study inspiring international artists, including the vibrant Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and the distinct British style of L.S. Lowry .

Our learning journey continues with a look at history, people, and place. In RE, we’ll explore the spiritual meaning of pilgrimage for individuals and communities. Just before Christmas, we’ll travel back in time to study the Romans in Britain, discovering how the invasion changed the country and its lasting effects on modern life. Meanwhile, in English, we are sharpening our narrative writing skills by penning our own original stories, taking inspiration from Serena Patel's exciting novel, Anisha the Accidental Detective. Rounding out our term, we'll develop important personal skills and relationships in PSHE, learn conversational French, and stay active with rugby, netball, and swimming! Gosh, we truly love learning in Hedgehogs! 🥳

Homework

Reading

We are kindly asking for your support in encouraging your child to read at home at least twice a week for approximately 10 minutes each time. These short, regular reading sessions can make a significant difference in building fluency, comprehension, and a genuine love for books.

To help us track their progress and celebrate their reading achievements, we will be using reading record books. After each 10-minute reading session at home, please could you sign their reading record as evidence of their reading. This simple act will not only acknowledge their effort but also create a valuable connection between home and school in supporting their literacy development.

To further enhance your child's reading experience and encourage deeper engagement with the text, you might like to ask them a quick question about what they have read. Some examples include:

 * Who is the main character in the story?

 * Are you enjoying the book? What do you like about it?

 * What do you think is going to happen next?

 * Where and when does the story take place (what is the setting)?

These simple questions can spark conversations about the book, encourage critical thinking, and help your child to better understand what they are reading.