Mr Hare, Miss Rook and Miss Scott.

Welcome to Year 10 - Term 4!

We are really pleased to welcome you to Mr Hare's crew page. 

Our crew is called Polaris which is the fixed star in the Northern sky. It symbolises guidance, constancy and direction.

You will find below the information on what we will be studying for each subject in Term 4 of Year 10. 

The year so far has been a great success for the class. There were many highlights including a trip to the Lincoln Arts Centre to watch a performance of Macbeth. 

Our crew team is:
 Mr Hare – Crew Teacher
 Miss Rook – Teaching Assistant
 Miss Scott – Teaching Assistant

Together, we support students to feel safe, happy, and ready to achieve their best.


What we are learning this term -

English

Students will continue their study of Macbeth, developing their understanding of character, themes, key quotations, and exam skills. We loved visiting the theatre to watch Macbeth performed at the Lincoln Arts Centre.

Maths

In Maths we will be looking at some of the properties of numbers including numbers as factors and as multiples and prime factors. We will also look at powers and roots and standard form. In the second part of the term we will focus on different ways of representing data from statistics including frequency tables, bar charts and pie charts. We will also look at the difference between discrete and continuous data.

Science

Year 10 will complete chemistry calculations using the periodic table before moving on to the topic of Health and Disease. This will include types of disease, common illnesses, the immune system, and immunisations.

Creative Media

Students will continue developing and refining their short film projects.

RSHE

Lessons will continue to support students’ personal development and wellbeing with lessons about body image and social influence.

Cooking

Students will continue to develop practical life skills, creativity, and an understanding of healthy living.

Enrichment

This term’s enrichment options include:

• Glow Up (self-care)
• Maths STEM Challenge
• Crafting
• Reflect and Create

Students work alongside peers from other crews, building independence, confidence, and new skills.

GCSEs and BTECs

Year 10 students continue their Key Stage 4 journey, working towards GCSEs, BTECs, and Entry Level awards. Teachers will continue to support students’ progress and share details of assessments and deadlines.

Choosing Time
Choosing Time is an important part of our nurture approach, giving students the
chance to develop social skills, responsibility, and independence. Activities this term
will include:
 Board games
 Crafting and creative projects
 Working on different lego projects
 Football and other outdoor activities

We are looking forward to a positive and successful term ahead!

Useful Websites:

You can research or revise any KS4 subject using the BBC bitesize website - https://www.bbc.com/education/... 

Practise your mental maths skills - https://ttrockstars.com/

Complete tasks set on Learning-By-Questions at https://www.lbq.org/