Metheringham Primary School

Foundation Stage Children in Reception have been exploring a part, part, whole method in Maths this week using vehicles. They have learnt that numbers are made up of smaller numbers and that these can be added together to make a whole number.

Key Stage One We have had another great week in KS1. We have been enjoying skills in pop-lacrosse PE lessons, this week we have been learning how to pick up the ball by rolling it back and scooping it up using the nets. We are also really enjoying our topic 'China' this term and have learnt lots of different facts to use in our writing. In Geography we explored the weather in China, we drew symbols on maps to show the weather in summer and winter!

Lower Key Stage Two This week, LKS2 have transformed into actors and actresses! Not only have we continued to rehearse our Easter play, Cinderella, but we have also been learning about the features of a playscript and have been inspired by the book and film, Matilda by Roald Dahl. In Science, we started a new topic about animals and humans. We now understand what nutrients humans and animals need to keep their bodies healthy and how this can change depending on whether you are a carnivore, omnivore or herbivore. In gymnastics, we are starting to link our learning of different movements, leaps, rolls and balances to form a sequence. In music, Year 4 have become really respectful rappers! Whereas Year 3 have dabbled in a bit of reggae, with the legendary Bob Marley.

Upper Key Stage Two This week, we have written persuasive letters, based on the book stimulus ‘Varmints’, as well as look at how to use these persuasive techniques to create a powerful, emotive speech. In computing, we have been looking at physical computing. It was great fun!! It included how we can program a light to flash different colours, as well as how we can include a motor to move with lights to create a dancing man. In maths, year 5 have started to look at fractions, recapping on what we already know to help us understand equivalent fractions. Year 6 have focused on percentages of amounts and long division!! It been a tricky week but our determination and perseverance has paid off and we have had many successes! We have started our new unit in Geography this week, ‘The Rainforest’. The children have used atlases to locate the countries in which rainforests can be found. Science this week has seen UKS2 learning how the nutrients pass from the digestive system to the circulatory system. Wow - we have been very busy!!!

54 pupils have maintained 100% attendance so far this academic year.

Current whole school attendance is 95.15%.

Our attendance figures for week 2 of Term 3 were as follows. Well done to Mrs Jones Class for having the best attendance in week 2!

Two weeks ago, LKS2 were treated to a visit from Roots to Food. They learned how to cook a delicious Italian meal and make a healthy smoothie! We have been blown away by the amount of children who have been inspired by this and have made this dish at home for their families. Look at these chefs in action...

This weekend it is the Big Garden Birdwatch. Get involved and tell the RSPB what you saw at rspb.org.uk/birdwatch. Send your class teacher a photo of your findings to feature in next week's newsletter. Happy spotting everyone!