Year 1 Update

Year 1 have been learning about different types of animals. Last week we learnt about mammals and Mrs Gardner kindly brought Cerys (the school dog) to come in to class to visit the children. Mrs Gardner explained to the children about how Cerys has grown and how she looks after Cerys every day. She also got the chance to answer lots of questions from the children.

In computing, Year 1 have been learning about different robots. They explored how we can give directions and instructions to robots for them to follow. We practiced with K1 an advanced Japanese robot which could follow instructions through voice commands. Children also got the opportunity to use the beebots in class which children directed around their tables.

 

In PSHE we have been talking about our dreams and goals. We had a class goal to make a jam sandwich. We came up with steps to achieve this and as a class, made a jam sandwich successfully. We will continue to discuss different goals and steps to achieve them throughout the half term.

 

Year 3 Update

English

We have been immersing ourselves in the rich and exciting story Cinderella of the Nile by Beverley Naidoo. Inspired by the text, we have been writing our own narratives of the story, carefully retelling the events while using fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases, similes and powerful adjectives to make our writing more engaging. We have also enjoyed incorporating direct speech, with a strong focus on accurate punctuation and expression!

 

Maths

In Maths, we have been strengthening our multiplication and division skills. We have explored related calculations, practised multiplying two-digit numbers and worked hard on arithmetic to build speed, accuracy and confidence.

 

Reading

We have continued our journey through Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, which we are thoroughly enjoying. We have been using our VIPERS reading skills to answer thoughtful questions and explore the narrative of the book, developing a deeper understanding of the characters and events as we read further.

 

History

Our learning on Ancient Egypt has continued to capture our interest. We have learned about gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt and created colourful and informative fact files to showcase our historical knowledge.

 

Science

In Science, we have been learning all about balanced and healthy diets. Using our knowledge of food groups, we have explored the nutrients that animals, including humans, need to stay healthy. We have also been analysing food labels to help us make informed choices.

 

Year 6 Update

Maths

This week Year 6 children have been developing their understanding of ratio in Maths. They have been learning how to describe and simplify ratios, solve problems involving proportional reasoning and apply these skills to real-life contexts. We have also solved problems involving similar shapes where the scale factor is known or can be found. Can you try solve these questions at home?

 

Staying Active

Year 6 have been doing a fantastic job staying active this week despite the miserable weather. When outdoor time has been limited, pupils have kept moving by taking part in GoNoodle activities and fun dance sessions in the classroom, keeping both bodies and minds refreshed. Pupils also enjoyed completing the Daily Mile, showing great resilience and commitment to their health and wellbeing. Well done, Year 6, for such a positive and active attitude!

 

English

In English this week, year 6 have been busy writing a balanced argument about deforestation. Over the past three weeks, they have worked incredibly hard researching the topic, learning key facts, and exploring the features of this type of writing. The children have also been practising how to use more formal language and took part in a lively debate, which helped them confidently share and explain their own opinions. They really enjoyed the learning process and were fascinated by what they discovered, gaining a deeper understanding of an important issue that affects our world.

 

Science

This week in science, we have been learning about how living things are classified into groups. The children explored the main classification groups, including vertebrates, invertebrates, plants and microorganisms. They learned how vertebrates can be grouped according to features such as having a backbone, and how invertebrates are animals without a backbone. We also discussed what microorganisms are and how they differ from plants and animals. Through sorting activities and discussion, pupils developed their understanding of how scientists group living things based on shared characteristics.