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This term our topic is Climate Change.  This will be explored through both Science and Humanities as we look at the causes of climate change and the impact it has on people and environments in different places.  We will also learn about what people are doing to help – as individuals and through governments working together.  We have already completed our first experiment, creating a cloud, as we have learned about the difference between weather and climate.  We will be working towards the WJEC Unit, ‘Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Human Responses’ for our Entry Pathways awards.

Our class novel, Drowning in My Bedroom by Steve Cole is linked to our topic and will allow students to see what it might be like dealing with the effects of climate change and extreme weather events in different parts of the world.  The story follows the challenges of two young people, one of whom has cerebral palsy, as they overcome problems in a crisis when flash floods hit Manila in the Philippines.  The novel should raise some interesting points for discussion and will hopefully help students to think about their own challenges and aspirations.  This will link to our work in PSHE and Careers lessons, and students will also think about groups and activities that are available in their local communities.

In mathematics, students will continue to build on their progress from last term with number work – focussing especially on division.  We will also focus on 2D and 3D shapes, which will link to our art lessons.  We will explore how different abstract artists use shapes and learn about the 3D work of Barbara Hepworth.

We are looking forward to another fantastic term and would like to wish you all a very happy new year!

The Windsor Team