Welcome to Water Class 2026-2027

If you need to get in contact with me as class teacher, please use our class email address: water@gkglt.co.uk

You can expect a response within 2 working days during term time.

Welcome to Autumn 1, 2026!

During this half-term, we will be covering:

• Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx to inform our narrative stories and information texts in English.
• Place value, addition and subtraction in Maths
• Sounds and Vibrations in Science
• What did the ancient Egyptians believe? in History
• How can I take care of my mind and body? in learning for life (PSHE)
• How are different people inspired by the teachings of Jesus? in RW
• Ancient Egyptians scroll making in Art
• This is me in French
• Scratch in Computing

Key Information 

Swimming will be on Thursday mornings.

Pe will be on Fridays.
 

Homework

Homework includes:

• Daily reading (this should be aloud to an adult at home minimum three times a week)
• Maths homework
   

Maths homework will be handed out on a Friday and will need to be in by the following Friday.

If your child has lost their homework, a copy of the homework will be available on this class page.

Other

• Our Smokey Row visit is every other Tuesday afternoon (weather dependent)
   
• Children also have access to Duolingo to help build their French skills and vocabulary at home. 
   
• Children can access TT rockstars to practise their timestables – a key skill we focus on in Water class.