Let’s take a look at some of the learning that has happened this week…

This week in Year 2 they have been exploring 3D shapes and their properties. All of the children were able to group and classify shapes by whether they roll, have more or less than 4 faces, if they have 8 or less vertices and by their edges. They have really enjoyed being able to count the vertices on physical objects to relate their knowledge to the world around them. For English, Year 2 have begun publishing their diary entries as the young character Yasmin. They have included expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials and conjunctions to uplevel their writing to make it more interesting. For science, they have continued to look at habitats and living things, with a focus on how plants are adapted to their surroundings. The children have been excellent observers in their natural surroundings and can explain and justify why a plant in the UK would not survive in the desert.

‘I think it’s really cool that plants are adapted to their environment. I like the cacti because it has spikes for leaves’ shared Clara

‘Some 3D shapes have really pointy corners. The cone though is really smooth and round’ explained Aiden

‘I’m really proud of my publishing because my writing has got better and so has my handwriting’ said Arthur

‘When I look at the plants outside they all look different and I really like how big the trees are and how many leaves there are. The ones in hot countries don't have them’ observed Meryem

This week year 3 have been working on their art outcomes - climate change art based on Jill Pelto. They created water colour wash backgrounds using the colour wheel to contrast, and then they cut shapes of mountains and trees - finally adding some climate change statistics to their art.

"This art really inspires me to make a change and encourage others to make a change too' Elaina

This week in Year 4, the children have shown such determination and effort in all that they have done. They finished their final outcomes in English and published their amazing words. The class wrote powerful narratives from the point of view of 'Thanatos' from our core text 'Who let the gods out'. They included figurative language such as fronted adverbials and similes. Oliver said 'I can't wait to publish my writing as I am really proud of it!'

The class have also been creative in art where they have created their own greek vases. At the beginning of the week the children made outlines for their vases and today, the children use paper mache to cover their outcomes. Next week, the children will be painting their vases and they are so excited! Taye said 'I want to paint my vase gold, it is going to look so good on display!' Please keep an eye out on twitter for Year 4's amazing display next week.

What a fun week year five have had this week. From perfecting their singing for the Christmas production, to creating unique snowflakes for the Winter Fair. The children are well and truly in the festive spirit. Penny’s smile could not be wiped as she reminds the class of her Christmas cheer each day.

Year 5 have been working incredibly hard on writing a suspenseful narrative based on their core text ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ and have even created their very own 3D windmills in art. Matilda loved that she was able to make her windmill spin using a small piece of wood.

Last week, the year five children took part in a swimming assessment during their weekly swimming session. Everyone has worked so hard and has made such huge improvements in swimming. The progress has been so wonderful to watch for Mrs Clifford and Mrs Redhead. The children should be extremely proud of themselves.

To finish off a wonderful week, the children will be watching a Panto today, as well as eating Christmas dinner whilst wearing their Christmas jumpers! Let’s hope they are not too tired from all of the dancing at the Winter Disco the night before.

• Monday 12th December - 2pm - KS2 Carol Concert for parents

• Tuesday 13th December - 11.30 - Nursery Christmas Sing-along

• Wednesday 14th December - Nursery trip to Tescos

• Wednesday 14th December - 2pm - Reception and KS1 Nativity for parents

• Thursday 15th December - 8.50 - 9.15am Parent Reading Morning

• Thursday 15th December - Class Winter Parties

• Friday 16th December - Last day of term

• Tuesday 3rd January 2023 - Children return to school