What we have been learning about this week
Week 5
In English, the children delved into the vibrant traditions of the Day of the Dead. They explored how this Mexican festival celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away, focusing on feelings of joy, gratitude, and remembrance.
In Maths, the children tackled the sometimes tricky but always satisfying world of long division. With every division problem solved, confidence grew, and by the end of the week, the class felt a sense of pride in mastering this essential skill.
In R.E., the students embarked on a reflective journey through their own "River of Life." They thought deeply about the key moments that have shaped them so far and shared dreams about the future. Everyone’s river looked unique, but the lesson reminded us all that every journey is special and full of potential.
Rehearsals for the Christmas play have been in full swing this week! Lines are being perfected, songs are filling the hall, and costumes are starting to sparkle. Monday is the big dress rehearsal, and excitement is building for the full performance next Wednesday at 5:00 pm. Parents, get ready—you’re in for a treat!
Have a great weekend!
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Week 4
What a busy and exciting week we’ve had in class! Here’s a little update on what we’ve been learning and doing:
In English, we’ve been exploring the fascinating tradition of the Day of the Dead. The class has worked hard on creating descriptive scene settings, bringing this vibrant festival to life with rich details and imaginative writing. It’s been wonderful to see the creativity and effort everyone has put into their work!
Over in Maths, we’ve been focusing on formal multiplication and division. We’ve practised using efficient methods and strategies, building our confidence to solve trickier problems. Everyone has shown great resilience and determination—well done!
In PE, we got competitive with some mini hockey games. It was fantastic to see everyone giving their best and showing great teamwork on the pitch. Hockey skills are definitely improving!
Our Art lessons have had a seasonal twist as we painted beautiful winter scenes. The class has really captured the magic of winter with some stunning pieces—snowy landscapes, icy blues, and frosty details. You can almost feel the chill in the air!
Finally, we’ve been working hard on rehearsals for our upcoming school production, The Magical Jigsaw. Everyone has been practising their lines, songs, and movements with so much enthusiasm. We can’t wait to perform it for you all—it’s shaping up to be a truly magical show!
It’s been a fantastic week full of learning, creativity, and fun. Have a great weekend!
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Week 3
It’s been another fantastic week in our classroom, and we’ve been busy learning lots of exciting things. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been up to:
English
In English, we’ve been exploring the wonderful world of legends! This week, we focused on rewriting the Mexican legend of Hapunda. We worked on improving our narratives by adding vivid descriptions, dialogue, and action to make the story even more exciting. Everyone’s stories are coming along beautifully, and it’s amazing to see all the creative ideas flowing!
Maths
This week in Maths, we tackled improper and mixed numbers – what an adventure that was! We learned how to convert between the two and practiced solving some tricky problems. We’ve also started our brand-new topic: multiplication and division. It’s been fun brushing up on our times tables and discovering new ways to solve problems!
Computing
Our Computing lessons have been all about creativity and design. We’re continuing to work on designing our very own websites! From choosing colours and layouts to writing engaging content, everyone is becoming a website wizard. We can’t wait to see the finished results.
Play Rehearsals
Christmas is just around the corner, and our play rehearsals are in full swing! We’ve been practicing hard to make sure our performance is extra special. From learning our lines to perfecting our songs, everyone is giving it their all. It’s going to be amazing!
We hope you have a restful and fun weekend!
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Week 2
What a busy and exciting week we’ve had! Here’s a little glimpse into what we’ve been up to:
In English, we’ve been getting creative by writing instructional texts on how to play the ancient game of Mayan Ball. It’s been fascinating learning about this historic game and figuring out how to explain it clearly to others.
In Maths, we’ve been working hard on adding and subtracting fractions—starting with those that have the same denominator and then moving on to trickier ones with different denominators. Everyone has done a brilliant job of tackling these challenges!
During PE, we’ve been honing our hockey skills, with a special focus on the importance of getting into space to create opportunities. The teamwork and determination on display have been fantastic. And of course, excitement is building as we’ve started practising our lines and songs for the upcoming Christmas play. The enthusiasm and energy are already shining through—we can’t wait to see the final performance!
We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable weekend!
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Week 1
We’ve had a fantastic and busy week filled with new topics and exciting activities across all our subjects.
Here’s a peek into what we’ve been up to:
Maths: Exploring Fractions and Equivalences: In Maths this week, we began by learning about fractions and how different fractions can actually be equivalent, even when they look different. We practiced by using fraction walls and number lines to see how 1/2 is the same as 2/4, and so on. It was exciting to see how many different ways a fraction could be represented! By the end of the week, everyone was becoming a fraction expert, ready to spot and explain equivalent fractions like pros.
English: Writing Our Own Instructions: In English, we kicked off a new genre: instructional writing. We began by discussing what makes a good set of instructions and looked at some real-life examples. With these ideas in place, we started planning out each step carefully, thinking about the sequence and details to make our instructions as clear as possible.
RE: Perspectives on Happiness: This week in RE, we explored different perspectives on happiness. We looked at how happiness is viewed from a Christian perspective, how philosophers approach the idea of a happy life, and how Humanism defines happiness. Through our discussions, we discovered some key differences and similarities in each viewpoint. It was fascinating to see how each approach values things like kindness, purpose, and relationships. We also reflected on our own ideas of happiness and what we think makes a life fulfilling.
Computing: Analysing Websites: In Computing, we began a project to analyse different websites with a view to creating our own. We examined a range of websites, discussing what made each one effective or engaging—from layout and colour schemes to ease of navigation and the quality of content. We also looked at things like fonts and images, noticing how each element can make a website more user-friendly or appealing. This analysis gave us some fantastic ideas for designing our own websites, which we’ll start building soon!
Overall, it’s been a great week filled with discovery and creativity. We can’t wait to continue our learning journey next week, building on all the new skills we’ve started developing!
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