Contexts for Learning
At Lingfield we recognise the importance of learning that is both meaningful and memorable. As a result, we have introduces 'Contexts for Learning' across the whole school as a vehicle making connections and linking learning. This way of working encourages ownership and develops children's independence, it also means that everything we do has a purpose and so we can celebrate children's work in meaningful ways. It is an exciting and challenging innovation and one that all our children will enjoy.
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NURSERY “New Beginnings” |
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Making new friends |
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Building new relationships |
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Exploring new surroundings |
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Learning new things |
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RECEPTION “The Road to Discovery” |
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Developing independence |
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Collaborating with others |
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Making new connections |
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Reflecting on learning |
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YEAR 1 |
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MONSTERS AND ME | How do we find out
about the world around us and are we all the same? We look at how we celebrate now and how did we celebrate in the past? |
| Spring term (Curriculum Information Letter) |
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TURRETS AND TIARAS | Why did washing take a
whole day long ago? How do we find out about castles? What makes a fairy tale magical? |
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FORCES AND FIELDS | Where do you live? How do we make playground equipment start moving or stop? What makes a fantasy land? |
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YEAR 2 |
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WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT TEPEES AND TOMAHAWKS |
We look at bear stories and we look into natural
habitats and senses
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| Spring term (Curriculum information letter) |
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HOME AND AWAY |
We read all about Katie Morag and look at the geographical features of the island were she lives, Struay (Coll). |
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MINI BEASTS |
We investigate minibeasts and their habitats. |
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YEAR3 |
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WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH |
We look at the story of the Paper Bag Prince and how rubbish/litter can affect the environment. |
| Spring term (Curriculum information letter) |
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PLANTS A PLENTY/ANIMAL MAGIC AND AUSTRALIA |
We look at the characteristics of living things and look at comparisons between Australia and UK |
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THE VICTORIANS |
We look at famous Victorians and they way they lived. We also investigate Victorian inventors |
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YEAR 4 |
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THE AWESOME EGYPTIANS | We look at the life of the Ancient Egyptians. We look at the differences between our lives and the lives of the Egyptians, the beautiful artwork and architecture of the pyramids and look at the impact that the civilisation has had on modern day. |
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VINI VIDI VICI
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A context looking at the Ancient Romans. We look at various aspects of Roman life and have a focus on the Gladiators at the Colosseum. |
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CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL | This subject covers looking at various Caribbean islands. We look at food, animals, trade, comparisons between Caribbean life and British life and end with a focus on slavery. |
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YEAR 5 |
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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE |
The importance and uses of water in our
world today including the water cycle and experiments involving water.
Core text:- Wreck of the Zanzibar by Michael Morpergo. A study of sea explorers in Tudor times. |
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Spring term |
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ON SAFARI |
A geographical and scientific exploration of the African continent, its landscape and its inhabitants. Core text South, north, East, West anthology of traditional stories from around the world. |
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Summer term |
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HEROES AND VILLAINS |
Heroes and Villains, a short study of the characteristics making up 'heroes' and 'villains' in history and modern culture, including a historical study of the Georgian period. Core text:- The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes |
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YEAR 6 |
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Autumn term |
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BOMBS AWAY |
A study of Britain and the wider world during WW2 and the impact of war on society, both locally and nationally. |
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Spring term |
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GREECE IS THE WORD |
A historical journey to Ancient Greece; an understanding of the legacy left and the worldwide impact of the great civilisation. |
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Summer term |
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BACK TO THE FUTURE |
Using the science fiction genre to predict the future using our understanding of the past. We prepare for transition to KS3 and our own futures |
Please visit our links page for some
useful homework sites. 
