An amazing first week back in our final half-term together. We have started our new topics and celebrated some amazing achievements. Incredibly proud of all these pupils for achieving their 30-point reading certificate. Halfway to their new book!

In Maths, we finished our topic of Position and Direction. We translated shapes and coordinates, found the lines of symmetry and used mirrors for reflection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In English, we started our new Writing Scheme and are focusing on The Highwayman. We found the shape of the poem, had two experience days learning about highwaymen and the crimes they committed, alongside learning about their mode of transport (horses). We then completed our first sentence stacking lesson - so much rich vocabulary!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Science, we became weather reporters for our new topic of meteorology. We learnt about the five different layers of the atmosphere: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere. 

In Computing, we began our new topic of creating media. We used our iPad to create a vector drawing - using different shapes and colours to form a complete image of a house. We then took part in our Spark Lab lesson with Mr Young. We used ChatGPT to create a list of questions and worked in pairs with dash and dot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In RE, we started our new worldview of Christianity. We learnt of a true story in World War II of two sisters who protected Jews by hiding them in their houses. We explored how their Christian beliefs and commitment to God made them feel about this.

In Geography, we began our study of the local area. We learnt about the role local councillors play in looking after our local area. We identified 3 main issues in our local area and where they can be found.

In D. T, we began our honey cake unit. Before we prepare our recipe and bake, we learn more about honey - how it is made and the benefits it has.

In RSHE, we began our topic of Changing Me. We focused on our body-image and self-esteem. The children discussed the positive and negative qualities they felt about themselves and how we can use positive affirmations to increase our self-esteem. I'm incredibly proud of the mature approach and discussion the children had!