Welcome to Lanust Class!

Lanust Class is named for the Cornish for St Just. 

Miss Allam and Mr Hickman are teaching the lovely children of Lanust Class this year, supported by Miss Oliver and Mrs Oliver. 

Reading

Reading is incredibly important to us and has life-long benefits for our children. 

Currently we are reading...

The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf

The story follows Ahmet, a new boy in school who has arrived in the UK as a refugee. At first, he is quiet and feels unsure, but his classmates show kindness and friendship as they learn about his journey. They work together to help him feel safe and included.

This book helps us learn about empathy, kindness, friendship and understanding others’ experiences, especially those who have had to leave their homes because of conflict.

Have a look at our class texts below to see the other books we are reading throughout the year.

Our learning

Autumn 1

English

We are learning to write narratives inspired by Zoo and to write biographies, focusing on Sir David Attenborough. We are also reading The Boy at the Back of the Class and exploring themes of kindness and friendship.

Maths

We are learning about Place Value, understanding and comparing numbers, and we are beginning Addition and Subtraction, practising mental and written methods.

Geography

We are learning about coasts and their features, and we are exploring Australia, comparing its landscapes to the UK.

Art

We are learning to develop our drawing skills and we are exploring the work of Veronica Ryan to inspire our own artwork.

Science

We are learning about Animals including Humans, exploring the human life cycle and how our bodies change and stay healthy.

Computing

We are learning how the internet works and how to communicate safely and responsibly online.

PSHE

Through our JIGSAW theme ‘Who am I and how do I fit?’, we are learning about identity, belonging, friendships and positive behaviour.

Autumn 2

English

We are learning to write a narrative based on Mars Transmission, focusing on description and suspense.
We are also learning to write a persuasive letter linked to our theme of refugees, and reading Journey Back to Freedom by Catherine Johnson to help us understand themes of courage and justice.

Maths

We are learning about Area, understanding how to calculate and compare it.
We are also learning Multiplication and Division, developing fluency and applying strategies to solve problems.

History

We are learning about the Transatlantic Trade of Enslaved People, exploring its history, impacts and significance.

DT

We are learning about structures, designing and making a flood-proof building linked to real-world challenges.

Science

We are learning about Earth and Space, exploring the solar system, the movement of the Earth and Moon, and night and day.

Computing

We are learning how to create and edit audio, producing our own digital recordings.

PSHE

We are learning about respect for similarities and differences, celebrating uniqueness and exploring anti-bullying themes.