Year 4 Update

This week Year 4 had a wonderful time taking part in the “A Child in Ancient Greece” workshop with Rainbow Theatre London. The class stepped back in time — exploring daily life in Ancient Greece, taking part in dancing, music, and Olympic-style games, and acting out famous Greek myths. The children also enjoyed dressing up in Ancient Greek costumes, which helped bring the experience to life. The workshop was a fantastic way to deepen their historical understanding while encouraging teamwork, creativity, and confidence.

 

Year 6 Update

PSHE

This week in PSHE, Year 6 have been learning about Celebrating Difference. The children explored what it means to accept that everyone is different and how we can include others when working and playing. They discussed ways to help if someone is being bullied and practiced simple strategies for solving problems peacefully. Inspired by Paralympians, the class learned about achievement, perseverance, stamina and admiration. They also reflected on the importance of giving and receiving compliments, recognising how positive words can boost confidence and strengthen relationships. It has been a thoughtful and inspiring week for Year 6.

 

Maths

Year 6 have been developing their understanding of measure this week, exploring mass, capacity and length. They have been applying their knowledge in a range of practical and challenging problem-solving activities, using real-life contexts to deepen their understanding. The children have shown great perseverance as they compared units, converted measurements, and selected efficient strategies to tackle multi-step problems.

 

English

This week in English, we have been reading Clockwork, which has inspired our own writing. Using the book as a springboard, the children have been working on creating their own spooky, gothic-style setting descriptions. Before beginning their writing, the children had the chance to get creative by sketching their imagined settings using sketching pencils and charcoal pencils. This artistic warm-up helped spark their ideas and bring their scenes to life. We’ve loved seeing their imaginations unfold

 

Geography

Y6 have been busy exploring the fascinating continent of South America. They have been developing their map-reading skills, using atlases to locate countries, major landmarks, and key physical features while learning how latitude and longitude help us pinpoint places around the world. Along the way, they have discovered the continent’s diverse natural and human environments, from rainforests and mountain ranges to bustling cities and cultural traditions. To conclude the unit, pupils carried out a research project comparing Brazil and the UK, identifying both the similarities that connect the two countries and the differences that make each one unique.