We are looking forward to a fantastic, busy term ahead filled with opportunities for the children to let their unique selves shine. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming assessments, please do speak directly to your child's teacher.

Wishing you all a very lovely weekend and we look forward to seeing you back on Monday.

With very best wishes, Mrs Cook and the Rockliffe Manor team 

Let’s have a look at some of the learning from this week … 

The Nursery children had a wonderful week checking in on their tadpoles after the half term break, eagerly observing how much they had grown before releasing them into the pond. They loved noticing the differences between the froglets, with one particularly long-tailed creature sparking a fun debate about whether it might actually be a lizard! The children also spent time reflecting on their nursery year, with many expressing how much they have thoroughly enjoyed every single activity. Alongside these reflections, the class has started a new topic on growing, with a specific focus on things we can eat. It has been fantastic hearing them name all the different fruits and vegetables they already love or are excited to try.

In Reception, the children have been thoroughly enjoying looking back at their journey from the very start of the school year. During their composition lessons, they identified key moments from their time at Rockliffe and spoke so positively about their achievements and favourite memories. It was truly heartening to see them celebrate their first year of school with such confidence. Meanwhile, in maths, the children were introduced to the concept of sharing. They had a great time practicing sharing different amounts of food between two groups, confidently identifying whether a share was fair or unfair, and checking if both groups had an equal amount.

Year 1 have also been reflecting on their school year, sharing their proudest successes, their challenges and some brilliant next steps they have set for themselves. It was wonderful to hear the children speak so maturely about their progress. For instance, some shared how proud they are that their writing improves every time they practice, while others celebrated how much their reading and writing has progressed after learning English this year. Looking ahead, many are already motivated to keep working hard on their handwriting and letter formation as they move into the next school year.

In Year 2, the children have been incredibly reflective as they wrote their personal thoughts for their end-of-year reports. They summed up their learning journey beautifully, sharing everything from their immense pride at mastering complex new science vocabulary to celebrating how they overcame the challenge of learning to tell the time. Speaking of time, our mathematicians have now successfully wrapped up that particular unit and are full of enthusiasm as they begin their next focus on statistics.

Year 3 have also been looking back on their journeys this week, writing some incredibly thoughtful report reflections that celebrate their favorite milestones and how much they have grown. In maths, the children launched into their new topic on time, working hard to master the calendar by distinguishing between days, months, and years. Over in PE, the class was of energy as the children enjoyed a fantastic lesson with Mr. O'Reagan, demonstrating brilliant teamwork as they worked together to collect cones.

Year 4 have shown great determination as they returned for the start of the new half term, throwing themselves straight into their final preparations for the Multiplication Tables Check. Alongside their hard work, they loved reminiscing about their favorite topics and experiments from the past year. Their history learning continues to spark a sense of wonder, and the children have been making fantastic connections through their reading. They were particularly shocked to discover that historical theatergoers once paid just a penny to stand and watch a play, which led to a fascinating discussion about what that entry fee would look like in today’s currency.

Year 5 have had a very positive start to the final half term of the year. The children have written some exceptionally thoughtful reflections for their school reports, and it has been lovely to read about the achievements they are most proud of, as well as the unique challenges they have successfully encountered and overcome throughout the year. In maths, the class began a new topic on decimals, confidently using a range of mental and written strategies to add and subtract while demonstrating a solid understanding of place value.

Year 6 have kicked off their week with fantastic energy and enthusiasm. In science, they thoroughly enjoyed exploring how light enables us to see objects, which included a fascinating look at the structure of the eye and the specific role each part plays. In addition to their academic work, the children have officially started practicing for their highly anticipated end-of-year performance. They are taking their roles very seriously, and their singing already sounds absolutely amazing.