Message from Mrs Brocklesby

KIND HEARTS AND A HUNGER FOR JUSTICE

Message from Mrs Warnett

Reception

Reception have been working incredibly hard this term and having lots of fun along the way! In English, they have been focusing on traditional tales and have written some lovely sentences to accompany familiar stories. In Maths, the children have been building their confidence by finding missing numbers and exploring both 2D and 3D shapes. In Geography, they have been learning about the differences between cities and the countryside.

In Science, the class have been learning about the different parts of plants and have enjoyed observing how their own plants have grown over time. In RE, they have been thoughtfully considering how the disciples might have felt when Jesus returned to Earth, sharing some lovely ideas and reflections. In Art, the children have been exploring the work of Sheila Hicks and creating their own colourful collages inspired by her style.

During Forest School, the children enjoyed a wide range of exciting activities including den building, making natural paints, and using drills to create wooden blocks before weaving.

KS1

Year 1 and 2 have been reading 'The Koala Who Could' this week and have written some really beautiful character descriptions of Kevin the koala. Mrs Price, Mrs Harris and Mrs Tasker have thoroughly enjoyed reading them and are so proud of the progress in the children' writing as we get closer to the end of the school year. In RE, the children read the story of Doubting Thomas and worked hard to develop their understanding of what it means to 'doubt' something. The children were keen to use that word in their own speaking which was great to hear! In science, the class have been taking measurements of the weather now that it is spring. They are learning how to use a rain gauge and a thermometer to record the weather each day. The class are enjoying visiting the school library and have chosen some lovely new books to take home and share. They can't wait to visit Stourport Library again soon! The children have enjoyed growing cress in a beautiful display this week and finally tried some at the end of the week when it had grown enough. Some smelt it to see what it might taste like and lots of others snipped their own to try. We love seeing the children try new things! Lots of the children are keen to start growing cress or other plants at home which will be such a help in their learning as they will be starting more work on plants in science very soon. 

Year 6 

Year 6 have had a great week and have continued their hard work in preparation for their SATs. The children have also been continuing their Confirmation work, with a focus on the first Pope of the Catholic Church, Saint Peter.

The Year 6 children led a lovely class Mass this morning—well done to everyone who read so wonderfully. In PE, the children had a great lesson with Miss Gillam earlier in the week and really impressed her with their backhand technique. Year 6 then ended Friday with a fun game of cricket – Miss McGowan said how pleased she was to see the communication skills improving and the positive impact that this has on the children’s game.

Next week, the children will focus on revision and making sure that they feel ready for their assessments the following week. Home learning has been set on Century – this is all linked to arithmetic, spelling, grammar and reading. All children have their log on details, but if you have any problems, please let Miss McGowan know. Please also look out for a letter next week that will give you all more details about the upcoming assessment week.