This week in Reception, we have mapped out our story of Farmer Duck. The children have been able to use the story map to retell the story. In maths, we have been looking at ordering numbers between 11 and 20 and representing these numbers with concrete resources. For our understanding the world topic, we have looked at the lifecycle of a butterfly and have created our own life cycles. 

This term in Science, Year 1 are learning all about plants. The children have planted broad beans and are observing how they grow and change over the half term. We’re also trying our hand at growing a cactus and have enjoyed exploring a variety of live flowers in the classroom. These hands-on experiences are helping the children understand the different types of plants and how they grow.  

This week in Maths, Year 2 explored the concepts of mass, capacity, and volume. The children enjoyed using measuring jugs and various beakers to investigate the amount of liquid different containers could hold. We also had lively discussions about the capacity of kitchen items, such as teaspoons, tablespoons, and eggcups, helping children to make real-life connections with their learning. This practical approach supported their understanding of the difference between capacity (the total amount a container can hold) and volume (the amount it currently contains).

This week in science, Year 3 investigated which materials around the classroom were magnetic or not. They found it intriguing that all magnetic materials were made from different kinds of metals, but not all metals had magnetic properties. We discussed why it would be a bad idea for certain objects to be magnetic, such as jewelry and cutlery.  

This week in English, Year 4 have been working on elevating their writing by focusing on character and setting descriptions. They’ve been encouraged to use creative and ambitious vocabulary to bring their ideas to life. It’s been wonderful to see their imaginations shine through in their storytelling.

In Science, the children learned how sound travels. They explored how vibrations move through different materials and enjoyed practical activities that helped them see and hear sound in action. It’s been a fun and engaging week of discovery.

This week in Year 5 the children have begun a new unit in RE focussing on the Christian celebration of Pentecost. The children were taught the story and were then able to develop their knowledge into thinking about what the fruits of the holy spirit may look like in everyday life scenarios. They completed a group sorting activity which required pairing different scenarios to the different fruits of the holy spirit. 

This week, Year 6 have deepened their understanding of Hinduism, focusing on the concepts of karma and reincarnation. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, pupils explored how actions have consequences and how these beliefs shape the lives of Hindus around the world. 

The team reviewed the curriculum provision for the summer term (shared in the curriculum newsletters with parents this week). We also explored some resources for the anniversary of VE Day and the upcoming school trips across the year groups.