Netherfield CE Primary School

Dear all Emerald page visitors, 

Welcome to our class webpage! Here you will find information about our latest topic, links to useful websites, interesting facts about what we learn about, and much more! Over the year, I will add more photos, information, and other features!

If you have any queries we are contactable via email on shodkisson@netherfield.e-sussex.sch.uk, hfoster@netherfield.e-sussex.sch.uk or via the school office on office@netherfield.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Please note that our PE days are Wednesday and Friday. 

1066

Our enquiry question is: How did William win at the Battle of Hastings?

In this topic, pupils will explore the events of 1066 and investigate how William of Normandy was able to win the Battle of Hastings. They will develop their understanding of this pivotal moment in British history by studying the key events of the battle, its causes and consequences and its significance for both the country and our local community.

Children will deepen their historical knowledge through the class text Anglo-Saxon Boy by Tony Bradman, as well as through local history study and map work, helping them to place the events of 1066 in a wider geographical context. In art and design, pupils will take inspiration from the Bayeux Tapestry through observational drawing, while in design and technology they will explore mechanisms and movement by designing their own drawbridges.

This topic will be brought to life through a memorable culminating experience, with the exciting opportunity for pupils to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum during its rare visit.

A Tale of Two Crowns

Our enquiry question is: What was life like in Tudor England?

In this topic, pupils will journey back to Tudor Britain, exploring the lives and reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. They will learn about the changing nature of power, religion and everyday life during this fascinating period in history, as well as Henry VIII’s six wives and the legacy of Elizabethan England.

The class text Treason by Berlie Doherty will help bring the period to life, supporting pupils’ understanding of Tudor society through rich historical fiction. Pupils will also study playscripts and the work of William Shakespeare, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, developing their knowledge of Tudor theatre and language. Alongside their history and English learning, children will explore Tudor buildings, investigating joints and woodwork through design and making.

Raging Rivers

Our enquiry question is: How does a river change on its journey from source to mouth?

In this exciting geography topic, pupils will explore the world’s rivers with a particular focus on physical and human geography. They will investigate how rivers are formed, how they shape the landscape, and how people use and depend on them. With an Amazonian twist, children will also learn about the River Amazon and the rich, diverse environments and communities that exist along its course.

The class text Journey to the River Sea will help bring the topic to life, supporting pupils’ understanding of river journeys, rainforest settings and cultural discovery. Pupils will develop their knowledge of the water cycle and carry out geographical fieldwork to observe, record and compare features in the local environment.

Alongside their geography learning, children will study the work of Maggi Hambling and respond creatively through sewing, sketching, appliqué, watercolour and painting. This topic provides a rich cross-curricular experience, combining enquiry, creativity and practical skills.