The Burhill Curriculum

Topic

Who Are You?

Take to the skies

Our Home

Up, up and away

Wonderful Weather

The Right to Rule

English

Instructions

Narratives

Structure poetry

Recounts

Narratives

Non-chronological reports

Narratives

Persuasive texts

Free Verse Poetry

Non-chronological reports

Narratives

Recounts

Visual Poetry

Maths

Place Value (within 10)

Addition and Subtraction (within 10)

Addition and Subtraction (within 10)

Shape

Place value (within 20)

Addition and Subtraction (within 20)

Place Value (within 50)

Length and Height

Mass and Volume

Multiplication and Division

Fractions

Position and Direction

Place Value (within 100)

Money

Time

Science

The Human Body

Seasonal Change

Materials

Seasonal Change

Planting A

Animals

Caring for the Planet

Seasonal Changes

Planting B

Plants

Planting C

Growing and Cooking

Seasonal Changes

Art & Design

Painting with poster paint

Artist: Wassily Kandinsky

Drawing with pencils, pen and chalk

Artist: Da Vinci

Relief printing Artist: William Morris

Design & Technology

Mechanical Systems: Wheels and Axles

Structures: Freestanding

Cooking and Nutrition: Fruit

History

Aviation through time

Significant people in aviation

A significant event in our locality: The sealing of Magna Carta

Geography

Hersham – Physical and Human features

Countries of the UK (including weather)

Weather and Seasons

Computing

Computer systems and networks – technology around us

Creating media – digital painting

Creating media – digital painting (continued)

Programming – moving a robot

E-safety

Data and information – Grouping data

Creating media – Digital writing

Programming – programming animations

Religious Education

Christianity:

Why do Christians call God ‘Creator’?

Christianity: What is the ‘Nativity’ and why is it important to Christians?

Judaism: What is the Torah and why is it so important to Jewish families?

Christianity: What do Christians learn from the stories of Jesus?

Judaism: Why do Jewish families celebrate the gift of Shabbat?

Comparison: Why should we look after our world?

Physical Education

Team building

Gymnastics

Dance

Fitness

Ball Skills

Fundamentals

Target Games

Sending and Receiving

Invasion

Athletics

Striking and Fielding

Net and Wall

PSHE

Me and My Relationships

Valuing Difference

Keeping myself safe

Rights and Responsibilities

Being my best

Growing and changing

Music

My Musical Heartbeat

Dance, Sing and Play!

Exploring Sounds

Learning to Listen

Having Fun with Improvisation

Let’s Perform Together!

Topic

Our Community

Capes and Kings

London’s Burning

Animal Kingdom

Watch me Grow

Come Rain or Shine

English

The Lonely Beast – Chris Judge

The Bee Who Spoke by Rebecca Gibbon

Traction Man – Mini Grey

Claude in the City – Alex T Smith

Olga da Polga by Michael Bond, illustrated by Catherine Rayner

The Secret Sky Garden  - Linda Sarah and Fiona Lumbers

One Day on Our Blue Planet: In the Savannah by Ella Bailey

Anna Hibiscus By Atinuke

Poems to Perform-Julia Donaldson

Maths

Place Value

Addition and subtraction

Addition and subtraction

Shape

Money

Multiplication and Division

Properties of Shape

Fractions

Length and Height

Position and direction

Time

Mass, capacity and temperature

Science

Animals, including Humans 

Everyday materials 

Living Things and their habitats

Plants 

Living Things and their habitats

Art & Design

Drawing with pencils, pen and chalk

Artist: Robert S. Duncanson

Painting with poster paint and watercolours

Artist: Van Gough

Sculpture: Clay

Artist: Henry Moore

Design & Technology

Mechanical Systems

Sliders and Levers

Textiles

Templates and Joining Techniques

Cooking and Nutrition: vegetables

History

Monarchs in our locality: The Tudors.

How do they compare to our monarch today?

The Great Fire of London

Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole: Why do we remember them?

Geography

The Continents and Oceans

Hot and Cold Places including significance of the equator

Mombasa

Computing

Computer systems and networks – IT around us

Creating media – digital photography

Creating media- digital photography

(continued)

Programming – robot algorithms

E-safety

Data and information – pictograms

Creating media – digital music

Programming – Programming quizzes

Religious Education

What is God like for Christians?

Why is giving important to Christians?

What is important for Muslim families?

Why do Christians call Jesus ‘Saviour’?

Who is Allah and how do Muslims worship him?

Is prayer important to everyone?

Physical Education

Gymnastics

Team Building

Fitness

Dance

Ball Skills

Fundamentals

Target Games

Sending and Receiving

Invasion

Athletics

Striking and Fielding

Net and Wall

PSHE

Me and My Relationships 

Valuing Difference 

Keeping myself safe 

Rights and Responsibilities  

Being my best 

Growing and changing 

Music

Unit 1 – Pulse, rhythm and pitch

Unit 2 - Playing in an Orchestra

Unit 3 - Inventing a Musical Story

Unit 4 – Recognising Different Sounds

Unit 5 – Enjoying Improvisation

Unit 6 – Our Big Concert

Topic

Animal Kingdom

Capes and Kings

Zoolab

London’s Burning

Watch me Grow

Time Moves On

English

Recounts

Visual Poetry

Narratives

Structured Poetry

Narrative

Non-chronological Reports

Recounts

Persuasive Texts

Narratives

Free Verse Poetry

Instructions

Recounts

Maths

Place Value

Addition and subtraction

Addition and subtraction

Shape

Money

Multiplication and Division

Shape

Fractions

Length and Height

Capacity

Temperatures

Time

Position and direction

Statistics

Science

Animals including Humans

Everyday Materials

Plants

Living things and their habitats

Living things and their habitats

Plants

Plants

Animals including humans

Plants

Art & Design

Drawing

Artist: Robert S Duncanson

Painting

Artist: Vincent Van Gogh

Sculptures

Artist: Henry Moore

Design & Technology

Mechanical Systems – sliders and levers

Textiles – templates and joining techniques

Cooking and nutrition – vegetables

History

Who were the Tudor monarchs and why are they significant?

Why was the Great Fire of London significant?

Who were Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole and what did they achieve?

Geography

The continents and oceans

Hot and Cold places – including the significance of the equator

Comparative study: Mombassa

Computing

Computer systems and networks - IT around us

Creating media – digital photography

Creating media – digital photography

Programming – Robot algorithms

E-safety

Data and information - pictograms

Creating media – digital music

Programming – Quizzes

Religious Education

Christianity – What is God like for Christians?

Christianity – Why is giving important to Christians?

Islam – What is important for Muslim families?

Christianity – Why do Christians call Jesus ‘Saviour’?

Islam – Who is Allah and how do Muslims worship him?

Comparison – Is prayer important to everyone?

Physical Education

Gymnastics

Team Building

Fitness

Dance

Ball Skills

Fundamentals

Target Games

Sending and Receiving

Invasion

Athletics

Striking and Fielding

Net and Wall

PSHE

Me and My Relationships

Valuing Difference

Keeping Myself Safe

Rights and Respect

Being my Best

Growing and changing

Music

Pulse, Rhythm and Pitch

Playing in an Orchestra

Inventing a Musical Story

Recognising Different Sounds

Exploring Improvisation

Our Big Concert

Topic

Building an Empire

Young Explorers

Power is Present

Into the Forest

Creating a Spark

End with a Bang

English

Writing

Structured Poetry

Narrative

Non-chronological Reports

Visual Literacy

Recounts

Instructions

Balanced arguments

Free Verse Poetry

Narratives

Persuasive Texts

Narratives

Recounts

Maths

Place Value

Addition and Subtraction

Area

Multiplication and Division

Multiplication and Division

Length and Perimeter

Fractions

Decimals

Decimals

Money

Time

Shape

Statistics

Position and Direction

Science

Animals, including humans

States of matter

All living things and their habitats

Electricity

Sound

Art & Design

Painting with power paint and poster paint

Artist: Henri Rosseau

Drawing with pencils, pens and pastels

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai

Printing: Collagraph

Artist: Suzie MacKenzie

Design & Technology

Mechanical Systems: Pneumatics

Cooking and Nutrition: Healthy and Varied Diet

Electrical systems: Simple circuits and switches

History

How did the Roman Empire impact Britain?

How did the settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots impact Britain?

How did the Biking and Anglo-Saxon struggle impact Britain?

Geography

Europe

Place Study: Campania, Italy

Volcanoes and earthquakes

Computing

Computer systems and networks – the internet

Creating media – audio production

Creating media- audio production

(continued)

Programming – repetition in shapes

E-safety

Data and information – data logging

Creating media – photo editing

Programming – repetition in games

Religious Education

What did God promise to his people?

What did Jesus say about God’s kingdom and why is it ‘good news’?

How does ‘ibadah’ (worship) show what’s important to Muslims?

For Christians, is communion a celebration, or an act of remembrance?

How do non-religious people celebrate new life?

What is the ‘Golden Rule’ and why do so many people live by it?

Physical Education

Swimming

Tag Rugby

Swimming

Tag Rugby

Gymnastics

Dance

Cricket

Athletics

OAA

Netball

PSHE

Me and My Relationships

Valuing Difference

Keeping myself safe

Rights and Responsibilities

Being my best

Growing and changing

French

Animals

Parts of the body

Transport

Music

Musical Structures

Exploring Feelings when you play

Compose with your friends

Feelings through music

Expression and Improvisation

The Show Must Go On!

Topic

Hersham Stargazers

Ferocious Forces and Ancient Antics

Beasts, Biomes and Screams

Strength and Royalty

A small change a big difference

The Power of Time

English

Writing

Narratives

Free Verse Poetry

Non-chronological Reports

Structured Poetry

Recounts

Visual Poetry

Narratives

Balanced Arguments

Persuasive Texts

Instructions

Narratives

Recounts

Persuasive Texts

Maths

Place Value

Addition and Subtraction

Multiplication and Division

Multiplication and Division

Fractions

Multiplication and Division

Fractions

Decimals and Percentages

Perimeter and Area

Statistics

Shape

Position and Direction

Decimals

Decimals

Negative Numbers

Converting units

Volume

Science

Earth and Space

Forces

All Living things and their habitats

Properties and changes in materials

Properties and changes in materials

Animals, including humans

Art & Design

Sculptures: Wire

Artist: Alberto Giacometti

Drawing with pencils, pens and charcoal

Artist: Rachel Ruysch

Painting with powder paint

Artist: Edward Munch

Design & Technology

Mechanical systems: pulleys

Structures: Frame Structures

Textiles: Combining different fabric shapes

History

How does the Maya civilisation compare to Britain at the same time?

A local history study: Hampton Court Palace

How has crime and punishment changed in Britain?

Geography

Climate and time zones, including significance of lines of longitude

North and Central America

Copper Canyon

Computing

Computer systems and networks – systems and searching

Creating media – video production

Creating media- video production

(continued)

Programming – selection in physical computing

E-safety

Data and information – flat-file databases

Creating media – introduction to vector graphics

Programming – selection in quizzes

Religious Education

What do Christians believe about Creation?

What helps Hindus to worship?

What does it mean to be a part of a synagogue community?

Why is the idea of ‘rescue’ so important to Christians?

How did the Church begin, and where is it now?

What can be done to reduce racism?

Physical Education

Football

Gymnastics

Dance

Basketball

Rounders

Handball

Athletics

OAA

PSHE

Me and My Relationships

Valuing Difference

Keeping myself safe

Rights and Responsibilities

Being my best

Growing and changing

French

Family

Adjectives

Clothes

Music

Melody and Harmony

Sing and Play in Different Styles

Composing and Chords

Enjoying Musical Styles

Freedom to Improvise

Battle of the Bands

Topic

Autumnal adventures

Light at the end of the tunnel

Darwin’s Delights

Exploring the unknown

What a classic!

The start of a new journey

English

Writing

Non-Chronological Reports

Instructions

Structure Poetry

Narratives

Free Verse Poetry

Narratives

Balanced Arguments

Recounts

Persuasive Texts

Non-Chronological Reports

Narratives

Reports

Persuasive Texts

Visual Poetry

Maths

Place Value

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Fractions

Converting units

Ratio

Algebra

Decimals

Fractions, Decimals, Percentages

Area, Perimeter, Volume

Statistics

Shape

Position and Direction

Consolidation projects

Science

Electricity

Light

Evolution and inheritance

All living things and their habitats

Animals, including humans

Relationships Education (RSE)

Art & Design

Drawing with charcoal

Artist: Henry Moore

Collage

Artists: Banksy

Gustav Klimt

Painting with acrylic paint

Artists: Claude Monet

Design & Technology

Cooking and Nutrition: Celebrating culture and seasonality

Electrical systems: switches

Mechanical systems: Cams

History

What was life like in Britain during World War II?

British identity: our diverse history and challenges of the 21st century.

How did the Ancient Greeks influence the western world?

Geography

Biomes and vegetation

Countries and major cities of South America

The Amazon

Computing

Computer systems and networks – communication and collaboration

Creating media – web page creation

Creating media- web page creation

(continued)

Programming – variables in games

E-safety

Data and information – introduction to spreadsheets

Creating media – 3D modelling

Programming – sensing movement

Religious Education

How is God Three- and yet One?

What do Christians believe about the Messiah- and why is it ‘good news’?

What helps Muslims to live a good life?

For Christians, what difference does it make to belong to God’s kingdom?

What is the ‘Buddhist way of life’?

How did it all begin?

Physical Education

Netball

Swimming catch up

Tag Rugby

Swimming catch up

Hockey

Cricket

Athletics

OAA

Gymnastics

Dance

PSHE

Me and My Relationships

Valuing Difference

Keeping myself safe

Rights and Responsibilities

Being my best

Growing and changing

French

Sports

Likes and Dislikes

Rooms in the home

Food

Music

Music and Technology

Developing Ensemble Skills

Creative Composition

Musical Styles Connect Us

Improvising with Confidence

Farewell Tour