This project teaches children about Africa past and present, with a particular focus on Benin. It traces the development of the slave trade and explores Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, the causes and consequences of the European colonisation of Africa and the worldwide communities that make up the African diaspora.
This project is linked to Maafa.
This project teaches children about colour theory by studying the colour wheel and exploring mixing tints, shades and tones. They learn about significant landscape artworks and features of landscapes before using this knowledge to create landscape paintings.
This project teaches children about the transport role of the human circulatory system, its main parts and primary functions. They learn about healthy lifestyle choices and the effects of harmful substances on the body.
P.E.
This term, Chestnut will be having P.E. lessons on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Children will need to come to school in their P.E. kits on these days.
P.E. Kit should consist of a white polo shirt or white t-shirt, jogging bottoms (black or navy blue) and a sweater (black or navy blue). Hoodies and leggings shouldn't be worn as part of the school P.E. kit.
Please could any jewelry, including earrings, be left at home or children are prepared to remove them for the hour we have P.E.
Home Learning
For links to websites we use in school as additional learning, please visit our 'Home Learning' page.