This week in Reception, the children have loved exploring maps as part of our new topic, 'Big Wide World'. We discussed the different features of our local town, chatting about the familiar landmarks, shops and buildings we spot when out and about. The children thoroughly enjoyed drawing these onto a giant class map, which they then used as a fantastic springboard to create imaginative narratives and stories. It has been wonderful to witness their brilliant collaboration, from collectively deciding where specific buildings should be placed to working together to write the shop names. 

This week in Year 1, the children have been working incredibly hard on their reading and phonics. We have been so proud of the way they have supported one another during lessons, helping each other to learn new sounds, practise “special friends, Fred Talk, read the word”. The children have shown fantastic teamwork by testing each other, encouraging one another and growing in confidence every day. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and determination as they continue developing their reading skills. 

This week in Year 2/3 Art, the children were introduced to our new topic, Beautiful Botanicals, and explored the craft of weaving. They learned that the vertical threads are called the warp and the horizontal threads are called the weft. Using paper and yarn, they practised a simple weaving technique, showing fantastic focus, perseverance, and creativity. The children thoroughly enjoyed the activity and did an amazing job creating their woven designs.  

What a busy and productive week in Year 4! We were incredibly impressed by how beautifully the children returned from their breaks, settling down quickly and getting straight to work. In English, we kicked off our new focus on persuasive writing, while in Maths, the children have been mastering money by working with decimals and comparing different amounts. Our Geography lesson took us outside for a fantastic hands-on activity, where the children conducted a traffic survey to investigate local vehicle congestion. To top it all off, we wrapped up a wonderful week with an inspiring author visit that the children absolutely loved! 

This week, Year 5 started their summer assessments. The children have been incredibly resilient and have worked to the best of their abilities to apply their learning in a test environment. In Maths, we have also started learning about negative numbers. Meanwhile, in DT, we began preparations for our significant architecture projects; this week, we designed models of Greek buildings, demonstrating our understanding of Greek architecture. It has been a promising start, so watch this space for photos of the finished projects! 

Year 6 have been working incredibly hard practicing their lines for the upcoming production. Both classes have also made the tickets for parents and carers, and have begun considering all the props required for the show.

Parents and carers are highly encouraged to complete the recently sent out Google Form to signal the number of tickets they want for the performance.