Week 2

English
In English, we've been developing our blogging skills further. We've been learning how to write balanced arguments—giving both sides of an issue fairly and without bias. A key focus has been on using modal verbs to express possibility and certainty, helping us present well-reasoned viewpoints. It's been great practice for thinking critically and communicating clearly.

Maths
Year 6 have been working hard on their Theme Park Project—a brilliant opportunity to apply their maths skills in a real-world context! They’ve been calculating costs, setting budgets, and making sure their park plans stay within their financial limits. Meanwhile, the rest of the year has continued to deepen their understanding of decimals, focusing on adding them and working with decimals across one.

RE
In RE, we explored the concept of The Golden Rule in Humanism—treat others as you would like to be treated. We had some fantastic discussions and represented our interpretations through creative activities and thoughtful reflections.

Computing
This week marked the beginning of our new topic: Sensing. We were excited to start using Micro:bits, which gave us a hands-on introduction to how technology can interact with the world around us. Lots of fun was had experimenting with the different sensors!

Art
In Art, we kicked off our new topic all about portraits. We to express something unique about ourselves and then started outlining our own self-portraits. It was lovely to see such thoughtful creativity!

Talk Time Highlights – This Week

This week, the children continued exploring our topic, Famous Britons Through the Ages. We had two fantastic presentations that were both informative and engaging!

Tamsin kicked things off with a brilliant talk about Bobby Moore. She shared details about his football career, including his time playing for England, West Ham, and Fulham. Tamsin even created a colourful poster and ended her talk with a fun quiz for the class – a great way to test our knowledge and keep everyone involved!

Next up was Lexi, who gave a fascinating talk about Anne Boleyn. She spoke about Anne’s life, her daughter Elizabeth, and her tragic execution. Lexi also included some fun facts about the hit musical Six, which tells the story of Henry VIII's six wives in a modern and entertaining way.

Well done, girls! Your talks were creative, well-researched, and very enjoyable to listen to. Keep up the great work, everyone – we can’t wait to hear more next week!

This week, Year 6 visited Chelmsford Cathedral to take part in a joint leavers' assembly with other local schools.

The theme this year was trees – focusing on the importance of roots, staying grounded, and being ready to grow as we move on to secondary school.

We took part in a range of fun craft activities, enjoyed some great singing, and listened to an inspiring speech from the Bishop. It was a lovely and memorable way to mark the end of our time in primary school!

Have a great weekend!

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Week 1: Summer Term 2

English
This week in English, we’ve been diving into the world of blogs. We started by exploring what makes a good blog – looking at structure, tone, and style – and analysing some real examples to get inspired. Then we got started on planning our own! We’ve written the introductions to our blogs, thinking carefully about our topics and how to hook our readers. Next week, we’ll be developing our arguments for and against the ideas we’re discussing. We’re really looking forward to seeing how our blogs develop!

Maths
In Maths, Year 6 have kicked off an exciting new project all about theme parks – there’s been a real buzz as we start designing, calculating, and budgeting! Meanwhile, Year 5 have been working hard on understanding coordinates and decimals, building confidence and applying their knowledge to solve problems.

Science
Science this week has been fascinating as we began our topic on evolution. We’ve been learning about key scientific theories and have started preparing our own presentations to share what we’ve discovered.

RE (Religious Education)
In RE, we’ve been thinking deeply about belief systems, comparing what Humanists and Christians believe. It’s sparked some really thoughtful discussions in class.

PE & Sports Day Prep
We’ve been getting active in PE, with a focus on preparing for our upcoming Sports Day. There’s a great sense of teamwork and excitement as we practise different events.

DT & Art
To get into the spirit of Sports Day, we’ve been using our creative skills in DT and Art to design and make our own banners. We can’t wait to see them waving proudly next week!

Talk Time Highlights – Famous Britons

As part of our Famous Britons Throughout History topic, the class has enjoyed a series of brilliant Talk Time presentations. The effort, enthusiasm, and confidence shown by everyone has been fantastic – well done to all who took part!

Leia gave a thoughtful and well-organised presentation on Margaret Thatcher. She shared key information about Thatcher’s early life and education, before moving on to the major achievements of her political career as Britain’s first female Prime Minister. Leia even included a set of interactive questions for the class at the end, helping to keep everyone engaged. A fantastic effort!

Noah impressed us all with a clear and visually engaging PowerPoint presentation on Charles Darwin. He explained the theory of evolution and “survival of the fittest” in a way that was easy to understand. We particularly enjoyed hearing about the famous finches on the Galápagos Islands, and how they adapted to their environment over time. His presentation was so impressive that it earned him the Headteacher’s Award – very well deserved!

Jimmy gave a confident and passionate talk about football legend Peter Osgood, former captain of Chelsea FC. He told us that Osgood scored an incredible 220 goals during his career, and we were amazed to learn that his ashes are buried beneath the penalty spot at Stamford Bridge. It was a unique and interesting presentation that grabbed everyone’s attention!

Finally, Jessica shared an informative and well-prepared talk on Winston Churchill. She told us about his leadership during World War II, his powerful speeches, and his role in guiding the country through some of its most challenging times. Jessica spoke clearly and with great confidence – a brilliant effort.

It’s been fantastic to see how much effort everyone has put into their research and delivery. Your Talk Time presentations have shown how much you’ve learned and how well you can share that knowledge with others. Great work, everyone – we can’t wait for the next round!