In Maths, the children have been working hard to develop their confidence with formal written methods, tackling addition, subtraction, and multiplication. In English, we have been exploring the brilliant book Stone Age Boy, using it as a springboard for reading comprehension, discussion, and a range of writing activities. This has linked with our History learning, where children have been discovering the fascinating periods of the Stone Age, exploring how life, tools, and society changed over thousands of years. The children have been thoroughly engaged and have produced some fantastic work inspired by these themes of ancient history and discovery.

In Science, the children have taken part in a series of hands-on investigations all about rocks, exploring properties such as hardness, permeability, and appearance, developing their scientific enquiry skills along the way. This has included their very own edible rocks!! In Design Technology, the children have been getting creative by learning all about pneumatic systems and designing and building their very own — it has been a highlight of the term! In PE, the children have enjoyed a varied programme of activities including gymnastics and table tennis, helping them develop both coordination and teamwork skills. We hope they have been sharing some of their learning and achievements at home! Well done Year 3 for another fabulous half term.

And to think, it seems like just days ago it was us celebrating the completion of a fantastic production! It shows how this half term has flown past us and just how busy we have been once again.

In no particular order, we have been fortunate enough to have a HUGE vartiety of different speakers come in and discuss what future careers may look like for us as we grow older. Couple that with the Santander 'Money Matters' workshop, with their ever delightful representatives from Milton Keynes, and we may just see some financial gurus popping up from Hillborough in years to come!

A huge congratulations and tip the the hat (trick!) has to be given and awarded to our Year 5 footballers who represented us in the annual tournament, bringing home the silverware to boot (boot - little football based pun there... Sorry)! 

With the half term break upon us, we ask that pupils and parents enjoy the time spent together and continue to build strong relationships at home, and with extended family and the wider community. 

Small reminder: please make sure you read and complete the English and Maths homeworks!

The Year 5 team

It has been another busy and exciting half-term in Year 6, with lots of fantastic learning taking place across the curriculum!

In Science, we have been exploring the fascinating world of the circulatory system. The children have learned about the different components of blood, the role of the heart, and how oxygen is transported around the body. 

In Geography, we travelled (virtually!) across North America. The class investigated its countries, major cities, physical features, and climates. We compared different regions and discussed how both human and physical geography shape the continent. 

Our History lessons have focused on the events of World War II. We explored the causes of the war, key events, and what life was like for children during this time. 

In Computing, the children have been developing their digital literacy skills by creating their own podcasts. They planned scripts, practised speaking clearly and confidently, and learned how to record and edit audio. 

In English, we have been studying The Piano, using it as inspiration for descriptive writing and narrative work. The children produced some incredibly emotive pieces of writing, focusing on atmosphere and character emotion. 

Looking ahead, puppet lessons will now temporarily pause as we move into our next term’s focus on preparing for the SATs. The children have worked extremely hard all year, and we are very proud of their dedication and resilience. Next term, we will be concentrating on building confidence, consolidating key skills, and ensuring everyone feels fully prepared.

Well done, Year 6 — keep up the fantastic effort!