This week in reception we have been busy innovating our class story of Jack and the Beanstalk. We have enjoyed changing the characters and some aspects of the class story and have had a go at making our very own story maps with our imaginative ideas. In maths we have been learning about 3D shapes, their properties and recognising 2D shapes within these.  

This week in Year 1, the children learned the story of Purim in RE, exploring why it is an important celebration in Judaism. They listened carefully to the story and discussed the key events and characters.

To bring their learning to life, the children made their own graggers (noisemakers) and had great fun using them, just as they are used during Purim celebrations. It was a lovely, hands-on way to deepen their understanding of the festival.

This week in Year 2/3, we have been busy writing information reports about Komodo dragons. The children had the opportunity to research facts and then use their findings to write their own reports, which they published as leaflets. They were especially fascinated by some of the interesting facts they discovered about these incredible animals. In Geography, the children became “map detectives,” exploring clues about how people live and where settlements develop. They learned how to read an OS map of Watford and used the symbol key to identify and understand what different features represent. They really enjoyed using the clues on the map to find out more about the features of Watford. 

It has been a fantastic week in Year 4! In English, the children showcased their creativity by completing their innovative recounts, while in Maths, they mastered the challenge of converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions. In Science, the children have been busy exploring electricity, conducting hands-on experiments to identify conductors and insulators. Through hands-on experimentation, the children tested various materials to see which allowed electricity to flow through a circuit and which blocked it. There were some very surprising results when testing different metals and everyday objects!

This week in Year 5, the children investigated the major technological advances made in ancient Baghdad. They learned how scholars built observatories to study the night sky and created the astrolabe, an invention that revolutionised how sailors navigated the seas. To apply this knowledge, the children imagined they were museum curators presenting an exhibit on one of these artefacts, designing their own display labels to showcase what they had learned.

Year 6 have had an action-packed schedule recently, and we are incredibly proud of them! From conquering outdoor challenges at PGL Liddington to navigating the busy streets on our trip to London, the children have taken it all in their stride. They also showed brilliant teamwork during our bowling trip and enjoyed exploring our local Cassiobury Park. Across every single excursion, the class demonstrated outstanding resilience, exemplary behaviour, and a fantastic sense of fun. A huge well done to everyone! 

Time was taken to prepare for parents' evening and the Shakespeare immersion week after the Easter break. We have also begun watching short film clips of model lessons to refine our provision. The focus this week was challenging misconceptions.