What we have been learning this week.....
Nursery:
We have been learning all about Holy Week. We shared the bible story of Palm Sunday and role played Jesus arriving in Jerusalem. The children are beginning to understand we make the sign of the cross at the beginning and end of prayers to remind us that Jesus died on the cross. We will continue with the Easter story after the half term. Wishing you a happy and holy Easter.
Year 1:
In Year 1, we have been measuring mass in Maths. We have been discussing how to measure mass using cubes and then compared different objects to see if they were heavier or lighter. In Science, we have been learning all about the season Spring. We spoke about all the different signs of Spring and how trees change throughout the year. We were very surprised to learn that the days get longer, and it stays lighter for longer too.
Year 2:
This week we have learnt to multiply by 2, 5 and 10. In English, after learning about imperative verbs, we have written a set of instructions on 'How to Become a Suffragette'. In History, we explored the difference that Emmeline Pankhurst made to our world and created our own campaign posters. In Science, we have consolidated our learning on materials. We also enjoyed watching Year 3 and Year 4 performing the Easter production.
After the Easter break, in Maths, we will continue our work with multiplication and then division. In English, our next text is 'Somebody Swallowed Stanley'. We will be looking at living things and their habitats in Science and beaches and coastlines in Geography.
Have a wonderful break!
Year 3:
This week, Year 3 have been performing the Easter Play for parents, and we are so proud of the effort that they put into this. In RE, we have finished our graphic novels based on the Third Day. In English, we have created a paragraph of writing for our Hot Tasks, that is punctuated correctly with inverted commas and fronted adverbials.
Year 4:
This week, we have been working on fractions in Maths, including converting from mixed numbers to improper fractions and from improper fractions to mixed numbers. In English, we have been recapping some of Hercules' labours before we write our own labour for Hercules after half-term. In RE, we have started to look at the events of Holy week and the reasons behind Jesus' death. Year 4 have been working super hard with rehearsing and performing the Easter play. We are so proud of both Year 3 and Year 4 this week. From the actors to the readers, prayer readers and singers, every child has given it their all, whilst also reflecting on the suffering and pain that Jesus went through for us. Thank you to all parents/carers/family who came to watch the Easter play and support the children. This afternoon, Year 4 have been on their trip to the library, where they focussed on reading for pleasure and choosing what type of book they like to read most.
Year 5:
This week we have been studying percentages in Maths. Next term, we will be studying area, perimeter and properties of shape. In English, we have been exploring paragraph structure, topic sentences and cohesive devices. We also wrote our Hot Task, which was a non-chronological report about Vikings. In Reading, we finally finished our book - 'Cosmic', which the pupils have thoroughly enjoyed. Next term, we will be reading 'The Highway Man' and 'The Nowhere Emporium' by Ross McKenzie. In History, we explored what made Alfred the Great great. We would like to thank all our pupils for their hard work this term. Please spend time over the holidays reading, practising times tables (TTRockstars), learning spellings and learning KIRF statements. Just a reminder that our half-term homework grids are in the curriculum - year group overviews section of the school website. Have a wonderful, restful Easter.
Year 6:
This week we have written our Victorian Diary entries in English. In Maths, we have been learning about Algebra. In RE, we have looked at the events in Holy Week, including how Jesus felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. In Reading, we finished reading 'Tales of Terror' and completed a book review. In History, we looked at Victorian schools.
