Laleham Gap School
Sapphire and Emerald Classes - Termly Learning 2026-2027
Cycle A
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Sapphire and Emerald Cycle A |
Term 1 7 weeks |
Term 2 8 weeks |
Term 3 6 weeks |
Term 4 6 weeks |
Term 5 5 weeks |
Term 6 7 weeks |
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Theme |
1066 |
Beast Creators |
Alchemy Island |
Gallery Rebels |
Pharaohs |
Spirit/Champion (Olympics) |
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Linked short topics |
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Animal (Art) |
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Expression (Art) |
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Natures Art (Art) |
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Memorable Experiences/ Learning outside the classroom links |
Letter from Harold |
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Letter from the Alchemist
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Turner Centre |
Message from the Pharaohs in Hieroglyphics |
Sports Day Sports activities- Climbing, bowling etc. |
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English |
Newspaper reports Poetry |
Fact files |
Letters Stories
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Descriptions - art |
Reports |
Information texts Poetry |
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English Text |
I Was There 1066 |
Information Texts |
Where the Wild Things Are |
Framed |
The Phoenix Code |
Information Texts |
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Maths White Rose Maths
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Place Value
Addition and Subtraction |
Multiplication and Division
Fractions |
Fractions
Shape |
Time
Position and Direction |
Statistics
Money |
Consolidation |
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Science |
Living things and their habitats (Year 5) |
Animals including humans (Year 4/5) |
Properties and changes of materials (Year 5) |
Electricity (Year 4) |
Reduce, reuse, recycle (Year 4)
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STEAM Week
Animals including humans (Year 4/ 5) |
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Art & Design |
Sketches |
Minibeast sketches |
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Replicate famous art work |
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Action sketches |
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Design & Technology |
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Create a beast |
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Medals |
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PE |
Rugby |
Rugby |
Dance/aerobics |
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Cricket Athletics |
Tennis Athletics |
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Humanities |
Norman Conquest |
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Maps |
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Egyptians |
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L4L |
My relationship with and through technology: online communities, screen time, staying safe, online gaming.
My World: Comparison with Laleham and schools in developing countries;
Vote for School Council rep.
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Being Me: Plans for the upcoming year; Understanding my rights and responsibilities as a pupil at this school and as citizen of this country Cultural differences: Recognising Racism, enjoying and respecting other cultures. (Black History Month) Anti-bullying: rumours and name-calling |
It’s My Body:
Harmful Substances
How we think and feel about our bodies
Healthy Choices
Exploring Buddhism experience and visits |
Neurodiversity Pride
Celebration of Neurodiverse role-models
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Peaceful places
Making our own sacred/special place
Safety, Spending and Saving
Emergency First Aid (How to get help, recovery position.)
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Preparing for teenage identity; coping with change.
preparing for transition to new class/ secondary
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Computing |
Programming
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Presenting Information Presenting information on a screen |
Keeping safe online Blogs and posts |
Simulations and Minecraft
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Databases An introduction to 2Investigate |
Programming Micro bits |
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Music |
World music |
Christmas performance preparation
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Composing using music technology |
Keyboard skills |
Group rehearsals for joint school offers of performance
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Group rehearsals for joint school offers of performance
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Cycle B
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Sapphire and Emerald Cycle B 2026/2027 |
Term 1 7 weeks |
Term 2 8 weeks |
Term 3 6 weeks |
Term 4 6 weeks |
Term 5 5 weeks |
Term 6 7 weeks |
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Theme |
Scream Machine |
Fallen Fields |
Playlist |
Sow, Grow and Farm |
Dynamic Dynasties |
Stargazers |
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Linked topics |
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Moving mechanisms (DT) |
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Fresh food, good food (DT) |
Statues… (Art) |
Line, light, shadows (Art) |
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Memorable Experiences/ Learning outside the classroom links |
Dreamland |
War memorials |
Pie Factory Visit? |
Gardening |
Beach School |
Forest School |
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English |
Descriptive writing |
Poetry |
Song lyrics Poetry |
Instructions |
Newspaper Reports Stories |
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English Text |
The Boy who Swam with Piranhas |
War Poetry |
Song Lyrics |
Gardening Texts |
Information Texts |
Cosmic |
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White Rose Maths
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Place Value
Addition and Subtraction |
Multiplication and Division
Fractions |
Fractions
Time |
Shape
Measures |
Position and Direction
Measures |
Consolidation |
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Science |
Forces (Year 5) |
States of Matter (Year 4) |
Sound (Year 4) |
Plants Living things and their habitats (Year 4/5) |
Changing Oceans (Year 5) |
STEAM Wk Earth, Space (Year 4/5) |
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Art & Design |
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Poppies |
Album Covers |
Still Life |
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Design & Technology |
Design a Rollercoaster |
Moving Mechanisms |
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Cooking |
Statues |
Create Planets |
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PE |
Team building |
Football |
Basketball |
Fitness |
Cricket |
Athletics |
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Humanities |
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World War 1 World War 2 |
History of Music |
Land Use |
Shang Dynasty |
History of Space Travel |
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L4L |
Vote for School Council rep.
Empathy and respect in relationships.
What does ‘normal’ mean to you? Disability, disorder or difference?
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Being Me: Identifying goals and opportunities to role-model; Democracy and Pupil Voice at Laleham Gap School and across the UK.
My World: Universal Rights: How I can impact my local and global community.
Anti-bullying: Power struggles and why some people bully
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It’s My Body:
Your Body is your own
Exercise Right, Sleep Tight
Taking Care of Our Bodies
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LGBT Pride
Protests and Celebrations
History of Pride
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One World: Global Citizens Global Warming Energy
Emergency First Aid: What to do when things go wrong. |
Romantic relationships (incl. safe and appropriate communication) Preparing for transition to new class/ secondary Growing up: Changing bodies Changing emotions Just the way you are
Summer Safety Skills |
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Computing |
Presenting Information Presenting information on a page |
Programming Block An introduction to Scratch |
Keeping Safe online Emails and Posts |
Introduction to Networks How the internet works |
Programming Micro bits |
Spreadsheets An introduction to Excel |
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Music |
World music
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Christmas performance preparation
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Composing using music technology |
Band project |
Group rehearsals for joint school offers of performance |
Group rehearsals for joint school offers of performance
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