English: We have continued our work on diaries this week. The children have spent some time writing a diary entry as Arietty from The Borrowers, describing what it is like to live in the forest school area. They have been practising their proof-reading skills and have had a go at editing and improving their work. Towards the end of the week they were set an independent writing task, to write a diary in character as the giant from Jack and the Beanstalk, explaining his side of the story. This was an opportunity for the children to apply and use the features they have learned independently.

Maths: We have continued our work on fractions this week. The children have been adding fractions with the same denominator and some of the Year 4 children have been adding fractions which total more than 1 whole. We have done some mental maths practise this week and the children have completed a test to use and apply what they have learned this year. Although this was quite challenging, they all worked very hard and tried their best.

Science: We were very excited this week to have our first lesson in the Eco-room! The children had great fun demonstrating the function of water within a plant through creating human models. We then moved onto planning an investigation to see if the temperature of a room effects how quickly a plant takes in water. We will be setting this up and carrying it out next week.

Geography: We have continued our work on ‘Settlements’ this week with the children identifying from different pictures the best types of settlements and giving reasons why.

RE: We have continued our work on creation and have read the story of creation from the Bible. The children are now working towards creating some artwork to express one part of creation that amazes them.

Just a little note to say a huge WELL DONE to Class 3 on sports day. You all did so well and your attitude and good sportsmanship was fantastic!