Curriculum
At Millbrook, using the National Curriculum. we are committed to teaching a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum that challenges all of our pupils and enriches their lives.
Our reading scheme is the Oxford Reading Tree from Oxford University Press, supplemented with the “Floppy’s Phonics” scheme. We use the ” Letters and Sounds” programme to teach phonics.
Term 1 | Once Upon a Time |
Term 2 | Let’s Celebrate |
Term 3 | Historical Superheroes |
Term 4 | Dungeons and Dragons |
Term 5 | Wish you were here… in the ocean |
Term 6 | Down on the farm |
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Recent updates from Dolphin class
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Superheros in KS1
KS1 staff dressed as Superheroes to introduce the new topic Historical Superheroes. The children in Year 2 became Superheroes as well by making their own Superhero masks.
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The Gingerbread Man – Year 2
In Year 2, we have been looking at the gingerbread man. We used many different cooking techniques to make gingerbread men. They looked appetizing and were delicious.
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Alexander Graham Bell visits KS1!
Key Stage One enjoyed a special visit from Alexander Graham Bell as their WOW starter! They had prepared questions to ask him and he was able to give them lots of information about his life. They then used this information to write fact files.
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KS1 – Library visit
KS1 enjoyed their recent trip to West Swindon library. The librarian told the children all about the huge variety of books on offer and they then had the chance to share a book with their friends – which they thoroughly enjoyed. The trip was then rounded off perfectly with a lovely story read to them by the librarian. They were also able to take some books back to school to enjoy.
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Times Tables RockStars – Years 2 – 6
When it comes to times tables, speed AND accuracy are important – the more facts you remember, the easier it is to do harder calculations. Times Table Rock Stars is a fun and challenging programme designed to help pupils master the times tables. Children in Years 2 – 6 have their own login for Times Table Rock Stars. From Monday 28th January to Thursday 7th February we have a new “battle of bands” and the class that have participated the most…
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Infant Nativity
Well done to all the Foundation Stage and Key Stage One children for an excellent performance of “Away in a Manger”