Message from Mrs Warnett
Reception and Year 1
Reception and Year 1 have had a fantastic week full of learning and creativity! In Science, the children have been exploring the importance of recycling and how it helps our planet. In RE, they have been thinking deeply about the concepts of choices and forgiveness. The lovely weather has made their Tennis sessions even more enjoyable as they continue to develop their skills. Meanwhile, in DT, the children have been putting their knowledge of wheels and axles into practice by designing and making their very own pull-along toys. Well done, everyone
Year 2 and 3
Year 2 and 3 have been working hard in swimming, with some taking plunges into the deep end and swimming without a 'push off'. Others have progressed in backstroke, using a noodle, floats or just a ball. Well done! In PE, the children have continued to work on their backhand and have developed in accuracy as they work to hit balls over the net using a backhand. In PSHE, we have had an interesting week looking at life cycles. The children had some deep questions about the circle of life, which they discussed with care and maturity. The children have enjoyed looking at photographs of their lives so far, from baby, to toddler and beyond. It has been wonderful to see their life journeys so far!
Year 4
The children have had a really busy week this week but have continued their efforts and enthusiasm through it all. After completing their maths tests for the Spring term, the children started their fractions unit looking at mixed numbers and improper fractions. The children are really staring to see the benefit of learning their times tables facts as this has really helped them this week. In art, the children created a composition of objects that they will now use to paint applying some new techniques taught in previous lessons. They are looking forward to trying to replicate their compositions using paint. In geography, the children looked at naming and researching the different biomes found around the world. They were interested to find out about the climates, animals and plants found in each biome. On Tuesday, we had the exciting opportunity to meet the author Cat Weatherhill. The children really enjoyed listening to her stories and advice about writing stories and sharing them with others. The children were very grateful to Mrs Tasker for providing them with such an exciting opportunity. This morning, the class celebrated Mass together with Father Richard, Mrs Savage and friends and family of the children. The children read beautifully and behaved reverently taking the message of 'Be at peace with everyone' through the rest of Lent and remainder of the school year.
Year 5
As we edge closer to the end of a busy term, Year 5 have been keeping up their hard work this week. In maths, the children finished their work on area and perimeter and will be beginning to find out about statistics – thinking about line graphs, two-way tables, conversion graphs and much more. In art this week, the children continued creating their ‘same image, four ways’. This was helping the children think about how artists make decisions, but then also allowing the children to time to reflect upon their choices and consider which were their favourites and why. In PE, the children have continued to develop their leadership skills with a focus on communication and clarity this week. The children have realised that it is not always easy to lead and that they need to consider how they can best support the people they are working with, and this is often done in a number of ways, an excellent skill to develop. In History, the children were thinking this week about the lasting legacies of Ancient Greece, from the Olympics, to language and the alphabet to the development and study of medicine and mathematics, the children were very surprised to think about how our lives may be different today if some of these thee things had not been developed thousands of years ago. Year 5 were also very lucky this week as they were able to visit a French ‘pop up’ café in our very own outdoor classroom! The children all got to visit the café owner, who had prepared many lovely snacks for children to order and enjoy. It was wonderful to see and hear the children order in French and I am sure they will tell you that the snacks were très délicieux !
Year 6
Year 6 have been working incredibly hard as they complete their assessments, showing great determination as they prepare for their upcoming SATs. In maths, they have been focusing on interpreting various types of graphs, including pie charts and are also taking the initiative to design their own. This hands-on approach has deepened their understanding of data representation and mathematical concepts. Alongside their maths work, the Year 6 children have been diligently developing their presentation skills, creating professional PowerPoint presentations. Through this, they have learned how to effectively communicate ideas and use technology to enhance their work. In P.E., they have also been focusing on carrying out yoga poses, improving their flexibility, balance, and concentration, while developing a greater sense of mindfulness and body awareness. The effort and dedication they have shown across all subjects reflect their readiness for the challenges ahead.
