Welcome to Mandela Class

Our Class teachers are: Miss Parkinson and Miss Ryan.  

This term our learning journey in History is the Changing Power of Monarchy. In Geography we will be exploring Oceania and the UK both in terms of natural features and water distribution. In Science, we are currently learning about evolution and how animals have adapted to survive and thrive.

During our class novel time we will be selecting from the Author of the month. Children will have the opportunity to vote for their class novels, which will be shared as a whole class.

Tuesday – PE day (All children come into school in their PE kits)

Wednesday - Homework (due back on Monday)

A normal day in our class

We follow God Matters in Religious Education (the Portsmouth Diocese scheme of learning). The children learn two and a half hours in KS2 each week. Liturgical Prayer occurs daily. 

Things that help us learn

We use Doodle Learning to support the children’s learning, which is also used as our class homework. Please ensure you are encouraging your child to complete Doodle regularly and independently to support them with their transition to secondary school. Reading books are sent home on a weekly basis which are pitched at your child’s current reading ability and at a level they can decode and comprehend at a 95% accuracy. We greatly encourage reading outside of school, including both independent and listened to reading. Weekly spellings are sent home to consolidate understanding of spellings and spelling rules the children have been taught. Spellings for many children will be taken from Government issued statutory word lists.

Our Curriculum Map

Take a look at our class learning webs to view what the children will be learning throughout the year.

If you have any questions or there is anything urgent that you think I need to know, please contact the School Office either by phone at 01252 548123 or by email at 

adminoffice@st-bernadettes.hants.sch.uk