Autumn Term 2 2026

Curriculum

This half term, we will be travelling back in time to explore the fascinating world of the Ancient Maya civilisation. Through our topic, Mighty Maya, children will investigate who the Maya were, where they lived and how this remarkable civilisation developed. We will learn about Maya society, achievements, beliefs and daily life, while considering the legacy they have left behind.

In English, our class text is The Curse of the Maya by Johnny Pearce and Andy Loneragan. This exciting adventure story will inspire the children to develop their writing skills through a range of genres, including instructions, non-chronological reports and narrative writing. The children will use their historical knowledge and imagination to create engaging pieces for different audiences and purposes.

Across the wider curriculum, we will continue learning about living things and their habitats in Science, exploring how animals and plants adapt to their environments. In PE, children will develop their teamwork, tactical awareness and physical skills through volleyball, dodgeball, badminton and handball. Through our history learning, we will investigate Maya inventions, architecture, religious beliefs and the reasons behind the decline of this once-powerful civilisation. This topic will encourage children to think critically, ask questions and make connections between past and present societies.

PE Days

Mr Pratt's class have PE on a Tuesday and Forest School on a Friday (Autumn 1: Week 1-4).

Miss Brailsford and Mrs Martin's class have PE on a Tuesday and Wednesday and Forest School on a Friday (Autumn 1: Week 1-4).

Homework

Homework will be set every Monday and will be due the following Monday. Each week, children will be asked to complete the following tasks:

Reading – Children should read regularly at home. We ask that they read for at least 15 minutes, three times a week. This should be recorded in Home-School Diaries so children can be rewarded appropriately.

Spellings – Weekly spellings will be sent home on Mondays and tested the following Monday. The spellings will be taught in school and should be practised at home throughout the week.

Times Tables – Children should continue to regularly practise their times tables using Times Tables Rock Stars.

English and Maths – Children will be set an online activity via Teams to complete for both Maths and English. These tasks should take no longer than 30 minutes per week.

Daily 4 - Children will be set 4 arithmetic questions daily to comeplete each day. This task should take no longer than 10 minutes per day.