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Fairsnape Summer Newsletter
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THIS HALF TERM AT SCHOOL

Mrs Farnworth: Welcome back to Calder Lodge for our exciting summer term. I trust you have had a lovely Easter break. We have much to look forward to this term, with all the wonderful opportunities that will be on offer to the pupils, including trips to Waddecar Scout Camp, the beach and our local community.

Mrs Howarth – Class Teacher
Mr Chandler, Mr Parkes & Mr Melville – Keyworkers

Welcome back to Summer Term 1 in Fairsnape Class! We hope you all had a wonderful Easter break and enjoyed some special time together. We’re really looking forward to this final term of the school year and have lots of exciting learning planned. With a bit of luck, we’ll enjoy plenty of sunshine and nice weather, giving us lots of opportunities to get outside and make the most of the summer days!
DON’T FORGET……
If your child has any medical appointments please inform school in advance where possible – you MUST send a copy (either hard copy or a picture by email) of the appointment letter/card/text to school for our register.If your child is absent due to illness please telephone school before 8.00 am and leave a message. Your child will not be collected for school until you inform us that they are well enough to return. 
IMPORTANT DATES
Earth Day  – 20th April 2026.  St Georges Day 23rd April 2026.  Vesak 1st May 2026. Fairtrade Day 9th May 2026.  Ascension Day 14th May 2026.  Shavuot 21st May 2026

Cultural Capital Dates: Wednesday 29th April – Geography field work. Offside (Location TBC)

Monday 4th May – May Day Summer Term (1) 2026 Ends: Friday 22nd May 2026

Summer Term (2) 2026 Begins: Monday 1st June 2026
PARENT REMINDER
Please can sun cream be applied to children during the summer months. It would also be useful to bring a sun hat in for playtimes and trips. During the summer months children can wear shorts, but they MUST be plain black/grey or school shorts – no sports motifs. 
CURRICULUM
This term, our new topic is Coastlines, which will have a strong Geography focus. The children will be learning about the countries and cities of the UK, as well as exploring the coastlines around our country. We will be taking a closer look at Whitby, using it as a key example to help deepen their understanding, and learning about Captain James Cook and his influence. Hopefully, weather permitting, we will be able to spend lots of time outdoors carrying out fieldwork activities. These will focus on both human and physical geography, giving the children opportunities to explore their surroundings while developing their map-reading and compass skills.In English, our learning will link closely to our coastal theme. The children will begin by writing a character description inspired by Katie Morag and the New Pier, followed by a non-chronological report about Captain Cook. Later in the term, they will use their knowledge of Whitby to write a persuasive postcard, encouraging others to visit this seaside town. In Maths, we are moving on to Shape and beginning Multiplication and Division, helping the children develop new skills and build on their confidence with numbers. In Science, we will be exploring light and shadows through practical investigations and fair testing, encouraging the children to make predictions and record their findings. Our topic work will focus on geography skills, including understanding the UK, its coastal areas, human and physical features, with opportunities for map work and field-based activities where possible. In PSHE, the children will learn about the wider world, rules, money, digital resilience and jobs, as well as sensitive, age-appropriate lessons on consent and the menstrual cycle for those who are ready.This term promises lots of practical, engaging learning that will help the children develop knowledge, skills and confidence across the curriculum.
CULTURAL CAPITAL
Last term, our Cultural Capital focused on creative, hands-on experiences linked to our English work and Muck, Mess and Mixtures topic. The children particularly enjoyed making (and tasting!) their rocky road and pizzas, where they followed instructions carefully, developed their sequencing skills and showed growing independence when creating their own recipes. They also considered hygiene and safety, linking their learning to PSHE. Children also took part in an art activity inspired by Andy Goldsworthy, creating nature art using materials such as pebbles, stones, sticks, shells, feathers and seaweed. These experiences provided fun and memorable ways to apply their learning in a real-life context.

This term, our Cultural Capital will focus on practical geography linked to our Coastlines topic. The children will use a compass to explore a local park or nature reserve, record physical and human features, and compare past and present maps to observe how the area has changed, developing their skills in observation and critical thinking.