In Literacy, we worked with a new spelling list focusing on words ending in -ance and explored the difference between subject and object within sentences. Students also continued developing their autobiographies, writing Chapter 2, where they applied the conjunctions revised the previous week and during the ICT lesson, they also had a chance to practice using direct and indirect speech to make their storytelling richer and more engaging. Alongside this, we reviewed prepositions to strengthen their grammar toolkit. These activities not only expand students’ vocabulary and accuracy but also give them powerful strategies to write more vivid, structured, and expressive narratives.

We practiced partitioning numbers up to 1,000,000 using part-whole models, emphasizing that there is no single “correct” way to partition a number, there are multiple valid ways to do so. This flexibility helps students see numbers in different forms and strengthens their number sense. We also worked on understanding intervals by identifying the difference in value between the start and end points. These activities support logical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills, while also building confidence in handling large numbers with flexibility and accuracy.

Our focus was on place value and Roman numerals up to 1000, while continuing to strengthen understanding of place value. Students worked on writing represented numbers in words, practiced with part-whole models, and explored the power of ten to see how many ones are in a ten, tens in a hundred, hundreds in a thousand, and so on. They also worked on counting sequences to build fluency with number patterns. By practicing these skills, students are developing a stronger sense of how numbers work, learning to recognize patterns, and improving their problem-solving strategies. 

We reflected on the difference between skill, knowledge, and understanding, and the children even created their own definitions. We also encouraged them to recognize their own strengths and areas of opportunity, seeing their strengths as valuable resources they can use to support their learning and to help others. In addition, we explored the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, introducing the power of yet to help students understand that weaknesses are temporary and that with time, effort, and perseverance, we can all improve and get better. This kind of reflection helps them become more independent learners, develop self-awareness, and grow in confidence as they discover how their unique abilities and attitudes contribute to their learning journey.

In Art, the children created their own self-portraits by observing themselves in a mirror. They practiced techniques for drawing faces and made a wonderful effort to capture their features. This activity not only encouraged careful observation and attention to detail but also allowed them to express their individuality and creativity. The students did a great job, and each portrait reflected their unique style and personality.

We focused on place value and practiced the four main operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The children also worked on fractions, which encourage flexible thinking about numbers and strengthen problem-solving skills. These foundations are essential not only for their confidence in handling more complex maths in the future, but also for everyday life—whether it’s sharing, grouping, or making sense of larger numbers.