Hello! I am Mr Glancy and I teach Falcon class. I enjoy teaching all the subjects but some of my favourites are reading, writing and science. I love sharing with my class my joy of reading and I share all my favourite stories with them. I am very proud to be part of the teaching profession and a member of St John’s school.

At school I lead Reading which I am very passionate about.  I am also lead of Partnerships which means I have an enjoyable role inviting guests into the school to give special lessons or organise events such as trips to the Kings School.

In my spare time I love to read, listen to music, go for days out with my wife and my two children and find nice places out to eat!   

 

Other staff working in our class are:

Mrs Bainbridge - Teacher Assistant 

Mrs Sanger - Third teacher

Mrs Woodward - Cover teacher

 

Our weekly timetable:

Our learning this term 

English:  

In term 5 we will finish reading ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar. The children are enjoying reading this book and have been producing some excellent writing! This term we will continue to focus on more formal writing styles such as non-chronological reports and formal letters. Through this, we will be revisiting sentence structures, levels of formality, as well as high-level punctuation.  As always, please do not read this book at home (or watch the film) until we are done so that we can share the reading experience together as a class.

 

Maths: 

This term we will be completing our work on statistics and will begin working on geometry, including shapes, position and direction. As always, we will be providing children with daily opportunities to revisit previous learning and aim to make this as fun as possible.

History:

In History this term, we will be studying  Ancient Baghdad. They will explore what life was like in this fascinating city during the Islamic Golden Age, discovering its incredible achievements in science, medicine, art, and architecture. Through fun activities and exciting lessons, the children will learn how Baghdad became one of the most important centres of learning in the world. We’re looking forward to an inspiring and educational journey into the past!

 

RE: 

In RE this term, our topic is Racism. The children will be learning about what racism is, why it is wrong, and how we can all play a part in promoting respect, kindness, and equality. Through stories, discussions, and thoughtful activities, pupils will explore the importance of treating everyone fairly, regardless of their race or background. This topic encourages empathy, understanding, and helps to build a more inclusive school community.

Science: 

This term we are learning more about electricity and circuits. The children will be exploring what makes up a simple circuit. They will be making circuits using different electronic devices such as bulbs, buzzers, motors and switches and learning how to represent these circuits using the correct symbols in circuit diagrams. They will also be learning what affects the brightness of a bulb or the loudness of a buzzer.

 

Learning at home for Falcons Class 

• Reading  

• Spelling shed 

• TTS Rockstars 

  

 

Be ready for learning! In Falcons Class, your child will need to have these items in school: 

• PE kit (to be worn on Thursdays) 

• Water bottle (no squash or juice) 

• Small rucksack (big enough to hold lunchbox and reading books) 

• Wellington boots/spare shoes for field (to leave in school) 

• Coat (weather appropriate) 

Please don’t bring other items into school, as we do not have space to store these, and it can cause upset if things are lost or damaged. 

Highlights of Term 4:

Designing, making, sewing and decorating tote bags in DT!

Visiting the library and taking out books on loan using our library cards!