In Reception this week, we have looked at the story of Little Red Riding Hood. On Monday, we found a basket of treats left in our classroom and the children made signs to keep  the basket safe. As a reward, Little Red Riding Hood shared her treats with the class as a thank you. In maths, we have been looking at composition of numbers 1, 2 & 3 and subitising these numbers. 

This week in Maths, Year 1 explored the part–part–whole model in a fun and practical way! The children threw balls into one hoop to find the first part, then placed the balls that missed into a second hoop, to find the second part. Once both parts were found, they worked out the whole. The children then practised saying their maths sentences out loud, for example: “5 is a part, 1 is a part and 6 is the whole.”

This active learning helped to cement their understanding and made maths lots of fun!

This week in Year 2/3, we took part in an exciting Spanish Workshop! The children learned key Spanish words and phrases through fun, interactive activities. They explored aspects of Spanish culture, practised their speaking and listening skills, and joined in with engaging games and songs. It was a lively and enjoyable experience, and the children loved immersing themselves in a new language!   

In Year 4 this week, the children have made a great start on their innovative texts in English, inspired by The Wild Girl. They are already showing creativity and enthusiasm in their writing. In Maths, we have been learning how to round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, and 1,000.The children are growing in confidence and enjoying the challenge. 

In Art, we explored Aboriginal dot painting and created our own vibrant pieces. The children really enjoyed learning about this unique style and expressing their creativity through it.

Well done to all of Year 4 for a fantastic week of learning!

This week in Year 5, we continued to enjoy our class novel, Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen. The story has sparked curiosity and rich discussion, and the children are really engaging with the characters and plot. As we read, we are focusing on developing key reading skills: using context to understand new vocabulary, retrieving key information from the text, making inferences about characters and events, and predicting what might happen next. It's been wonderful to see the children so enthusiastic and thoughtful in their reading!

This week, Year 6 showcased their creativity and aspiration in art. Pupils began by experimenting with watercolour techniques to create vibrant, textured backgrounds. They then carefully sketched animals that complemented their painted designs - combining precision and imagination to produce truly striking pieces.

We are in our assessment window this week and the teachers were given time to mark and analyse the test papers. We have moved to a new system for assessments which will provide more precise details about the gaps in each individual child's learning. Mr Bristow will be leading training next week to help the team utilise this tool effectively.