Week 5

This week in the classroom, we’ve had a mix of exciting lessons and hands-on learning experiences across various subjects!

Science - Whodunnit?
Our week kicked off with a thrilling Science mystery—Whodunnit? There was a crime scene in the library: the book trolley had been stolen! Five suspects were under investigation—Mr. Forster, Miss Braham, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Stainsbury, and Mrs. Ingham. To help us solve the crime, we had a special lesson from Scott, a police forensic expert, who explained the importance of preserving evidence, matching DNA, and analysing fingerprints. With all this valuable information, we worked together to narrow down the suspects, figure out their motives, and finally unveil the culprit in a fantastic assembly where the CCTV footage revealed all! It was an exciting and educational way to apply our science knowledge to real-life investigative methods.

Maths - Ratio and Scale Factors
In Maths, we began exploring our new topic on ratio and scale factors. We’ve been practicing how to compare and scale different quantities, and it's been a great opportunity to sharpen our problem-solving skills.

Science - The Heart
In another Science lesson, we dove into the anatomy of the heart! We explored its structure and function, learning about the different parts and how they work together to pump blood throughout our bodies. 

Geography - Grid References
In Geography, we continued learning about grid references, and this week, we focused on six-figure grid references. It’s been a fun challenge learning how to pinpoint locations on a map using precise coordinates. 

Tinkercad - 3D Modelling
Lastly, in Tinkercad, our 3D modelling skills have been improving by the day. The designs coming out of the class are very creative! It’s been great to see everyone's technical abilities come together as we work on creating and developing our own 3D models.

Have a great weekend!

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Week 4

This week in Year 5/6, it has been all about test week! The childrem have been focused and working hard, completing their Maths, Reading, and SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar) tests. Everyone gave their best effort, and it’s been great to see how much progress they’ve made throughout the year.

Alongside the tests, we've been diving into some exciting topics. In Maths, we've been learning about fractions, decimals, and percentages. The children have been developing their skills in converting between the three and understanding how they are related. 

In Religious Education, the class has been exploring how peace is promoted in different religions. We’ve been learning about the ways peace is encouraged in Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. The children have enjoyed discussing the different practices and beliefs in each religion and comparing how these teachings promote peace in the world.

In Art, we've been working on developing our skills in retro art. The students have been experimenting with different media, such as pastels and watercolors, to replicate a small section of a piece of space-themed art. It's been a fun, creative experience, and the children have produced some amazing artwork!

Have a great weekend!

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Week 3

This week, we’ve had an exciting start to our new topic—Fairy Tales! We’ve been reading and acting out Blackberry Blue by Jamila Gavin, bringing the magical world of the story to life.

In Maths, we explored fractions and decimals, focusing on their equivalence and how fractions can be understood as division. Lots of great problem-solving took place!

Our Science lessons led us into the fascinating world of blood—we discovered its different components and their vital roles in keeping us healthy.

In RE, we studied Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful messages about peace and equality, including his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

PE saw us practising our jumping techniques using a vault box and springboard—lots of energy and enthusiasm all around!

Finally, in Art, we began exploring retrofuturistic art and its links to the Cold War, sparking some great discussions about how the past imagined the future.

It’s been a fantastic week of learning—have a wonderful weekend!

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Week 2

Owl Class Weekly Blog: A Week of Creativity and Learning!

What a fantastic week it's been in Owl Class! A huge well done to all the children for their amazing performance in the class assembly. The acting was fantastic, and the confidence on stage was truly impressive. The grand finale, where the class performed an Egyptian song, was a real highlight—great energy and enthusiasm all around!

In English, we've been diving into the world of "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and exploring some very strange creatures. This week, we focused on Treefolk and worked on writing about these mystical beings in the passive tense. We also took on the challenge of writing newspaper-style reports about a sea serpent that mysteriously washed up in North America—what an interesting way to practice our writing skills!

In Maths, we wrapped up our topic on decimals. We've learned how to multiply and divide decimals, and everyone worked hard to master these tricky concepts. Well done to everyone for their efforts!

In Religious Education (RE), we explored the serious topic of how religion can sometimes lead to conflict, despite the fact that peace lies at the heart of major religions such as Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism. The class had some thoughtful discussions and reflected on how we can promote peace and understanding in the world.

In Computing, the children got creative and designed their very own 3D badges using Tinkercad. It was great to see everyone experimenting with different shapes and designs—there were some truly fantastic creations!

Another successful week! 

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Owls Class Weekly Update - Spring 1, Week 1

This week in Owls, we have been busy across lots of subjects!

In English, we learned how to write a formal letter to the headteacher, explaining all about a mysterious changeling that had appeared in our classroom. We used what we’ve learned about persuasive writing to make our case and ensure our letter was clear and convincing. We also took inspiration from The Spiderwick Chronicles, using the magical world of sprites to help us write creative descriptions. We focused on using subordinate clauses to add extra detail and make our writing even more exciting.

In maths, we’ve been learning how to add and subtract decimals, both with the same number of decimal places and different numbers of decimal places. We’ve been practising lining up the decimal points carefully to make sure our calculations are accurate.

In science, we started our brand new topic — The Circulatory System. We learned all about the heart, veins, arteries, and capillaries, and how they work together to transport blood around our bodies.

In RE, we explored the idea of peace and how it is central to the religions of Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism. We had some fantastic discussions about what peace means to us and how we can show it in our own lives.

In PE, we began our new gymnastics unit. We worked hard on perfecting our stag and split jumps — some of us even managed to add a smooth landing!

We’ve also been working very hard on our class assembly, and we’re excited to share it with you next Wednesday. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been learning.

Finally, we have started our brand new geography topic: Marvellous Mountains — we’ll tell you more about this next week!

Have a fantastic weekend and see you soon!