What we have been learning about this week .....
Nursery:
This week the children have been learning all about Harvest Time and how fruit and vegetables are grown and collected from the fields. We explored a variety of fruits and vegetables and talked about our likes and dislikes. The children enjoyed a range of activities, including vegetable printing, making scarecrows, singing the nursery rhyme Old MacDonald Had a Farm, and learning some of the Makaton signs for the animals on the farm. In maths, our focus has been sorting. The children have been sorting objects by colour and size, as well as sorting different 2D shapes.
Reception:
This week Reception have been looking at the story "In every house, on every street." We have loved talking about our families and who lives in our house. We have built different houses in the construction area and made our families with playdough. We drew some lovely family pictures, writing sounds and simple words. In RE, we have been thinking about what we can do to look after God's creations. Next week we are looking forward to learn all about Autumn.
Year 1:
This week, year 1 have been exploring our new book in English, "Do not enter the Monster Zoo." We have been creating our own monsters and using adjectives to describe them ready to write our own monster stories. In maths, we have focused on number sentences and number bonds to 10. In RE we have been looking at the Our Father prayer and discussing what it means and why Jesus taught the prayer to his Disciples.
Year 2:
This week we have tried really hard in maths when adding three, 1-digit numbers. We have been adding numbers to the next 10 and adding numbers across ten. We made sure to find our number bonds first before finding the missing part to add together.
In English, we spotted the features of a fact file ready for our Hot Task. We have also practised writing in the past tense; we wrote sentences to match the pictures from our story Lost and Found.
In RE, we have discussed Psalms. We talked about what they are and how they help us feel closer to God.
Next week, we are looking forward to DT project week!
Year 3:
We have had another busy week in year 3. In Maths, we have been practicing subtracting 1s across a 10 and subtracting 10s across a 100 using column subtration. The children worked super hard with this and it would be great if you could practice this at home with your child. In English, we have been practicing using grammar, including fronted adverbials and the correct punctuation (. ! ?). In RE, we looked at Laudato Si and thought about how this helps us to do God's work. Next week in RE, we will be learning about Psalms.
Year 4:
In Y4 this week, the children enjoyed a special visit from a man from 1066, who taught them all about the Battle of Hastings. Alongside this, they have been working hard on their assessments and publishing their non-chronological reports in English. In maths, the focus has been heavily on improving times table speed using Times Table Rockstars, and children are encouraged to continue practising at home. In geography, the children have been learning about tsunamis and how devastating they can be, studying the 2004 tsunami as a key example. In RE, they explored how both Joseph and Abraham had to put their trust in God during tough times, trusting that He has a plan. In PE, the children played some exciting handball matches, showing great energy and teamwork. Finally, looking ahead, next week is DT week, where the children will be making earthquake-proof buildings using cardboard brought from home.
Year 4/5:
This week in English, we have been revising key SPaG skills and completing our Hot Task by writing and editing a tourist guide to Mexico. The children worked hard to improve their writing through careful proofreading and thoughtful editing. In Reading, we have continued enjoying The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, analysing characters' actions and making predictions about what might happen next, using evidence from the text to support our ideas. In Maths, we have been learning about area, revising arithmetic skills and completing assessments to showcase our understanding. In Science, we investigated which materials are soluble and explored what happens when different substances are mixed with water. In RE, we reflected on the lives of Joseph and Abraham, discussing how both showed great faith in God and making links between their stories. In PE, we focused on teamwork in football and developed our shooting and dribbling skills in hockey. In Art, we continued our work inspired by Frida Kahlo, exploring oil painting techniques and her distinctive artistic style. During Spanish lessons, we recapped "Mi presento" and practised introducing ourselves with increasing confidence. Next week, we will complete our assessments and continue developing our mathematical understanding. Year 4/5 children will begin learning about multiplication facts with Year 5 learning about square, cube and prime numbers. We will also continue our learning across the wider curriculum and look forward to another busy week in school. Please ensure that termly homework is completed and handed in before Friday's Excellence in Homework Assembly. Thank you for your continued support.ok
Year 5:
Year 5 have worked incredibly hard this week during assessment week, completing their grammar, reading and maths papers. We are so proud of the resilience, determination and positive attitudes they have shown throughout! In RE, we reflected on the importance of forgiveness and why it can sometimes be difficult to forgive others. In art, we completed our final paintings inspired by Frida Kahlo and evaluated our finished pieces, celebrating our creativity and progress. We also thoroughly enjoyed a drama session with the Star Foundation, alongside some exciting learning in science and geography. In music, we continued developing our ukulele skills by practising strumming the C chord as we played Sailor Went to Sea. Well done, Year 5, for another fantastic week of learning!
Certificates:
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WOW |
V&V |
| 1A |
Miss Bayes |
Alex |
Bohale |
| 1B |
Mrs Chadfield |
Joseph |
Brody |
| 2A |
Miss Archer |
Sophia |
Rosie |
| 2B |
Miss Maltby |
Evelyn |
Evija |
| 3A |
Miss Illsley |
Ava |
Olivier |
| 3B |
Mr Read |
Julia |
Yszha |
| 4A |
Mr Salisbury and Mrs Salisbury |
Oliver |
Marija |
| Y4/5 |
Mr Quinn |
Connor & Letica |
Ralfs |
| 5A |
Mrs Kular , Mrs Smith |
Benjamin |
Davika |
| 6A |
Mr Mawhinney |
Anthoni |
Mia |
| 6B |
Miss Goodman |
Nadia |
Megan |
