Curriculum
At Tarporley, our hope is that all our children flourish so they can live life in all its fullness. John 10:10
In order that all learners grow and reach their full potential, we want our curriculum to:
Demonstrate BRAVERY
Be OUTWARD-FACING
Create memorable OPPORTUNITIES
Develop KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Nurture SPIRITUALITY
…while always having high-quality BOOKS and reading at the heart of our teaching and learning!
This term, we will focus on...
English
Using a range of punctuation: commas for subordination, apostrophes for contraction and possession, ! ? and “ “
Conjunctions to subordinate (when, if, because etc.)
Expanded noun phrases
Present and past tense, including past progressive
Using prepositions, conjunctions and adverbs for time, cause and place
Statutory Year 3/4 spelling list, spelling patterns and exception words
Maths
Place value: multiples, recognising, ordering and comparing, estimating and rounding
Addition and subtraction: formal written methods, inverse operations and reasoning problems
Multiplication and division: times tables, factors, mental and written methods
Problem solving with +, -, x, ÷
Science – Living things and habitats
Ways to group living things
Understanding habitats and how environments can change and the impact this can have
History – Ancient Greeks
Who were the Ancient Greeks?
How did the Olympic Games begin?
What was Ancient Greek democracy?
What was it like to live in Ancient Greece?
Who were the Ancient Greek gods and heroes?
How did the Ancient Greeks change the world?
Geographical features of Greece
Science – Electricity
Uses of electricity
Circuits, switches and cells
Conductors and insulators
R.E. – Christianity
What do I think about Jesus and how is he portrayed in art from around the world?
R.E. – Christianity
Why do Christians think about Incarnation at Christmas?
Art & Design and Design & Technology
How is Jesus portrayed in art? We’ll explore this and create our own pieces.
Study of Greek vases and creating our own designs with symbols and repeating patterns.
Design and make a light-up sign for a circus.
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Saviour. Psalm 25:5
