Friday 16th October 2026

This week in Maths, we have been learning about coordinates and translation. We practised plotting points on grids, reading coordinates accurately and translating shapes by moving them in different directions.

In English, the children planned, wrote and performed their persuasive speeches. Their speeches focused on whether schools should allow non-school uniform days, longer weekends, or longer break times. We explored persuasive techniques such as the power of three, rhetorical questions, emotive language and strong concluding statements to help convince our audience.

In Project, we began planning our own self-portraits. We drew upon the artistic techniques we have explored this term, including the bold shapes and colours used by Matisse and the use of charcoal to create tone, texture and detail. We are looking forward to bringing our final portraits to life next week.

 

Friday 9th October 2026

This week in Project, we created wax resist portraits. We used wax and paint to create interesting effects and learned how artists can use different techniques to make their artwork stand out.

In Maths, we focused on fractions, learning how to find fractions of amounts and identify equivalent fractions. We used our multiplication and division skills to solve a range of fraction problems.

In English, we explored the features of persuasive writing. We learned techniques such as the power of three, rhetorical questions, and emotive language to help make our arguments more convincing.

In Science, we investigated condensation and learned how water vapour cools and changes back into liquid water. We observed examples of condensation and discussed where we might see it in everyday life.

 

Friday 2nd October 2026

Maths
In maths this week, our focus was on multiplication facts. We learnt different methods and tricks to quickly answer single-digit times-table questions. We learnt the finger trick for the 9 times table and discovered that the 6 times table is double the 3 times table.

English
In English, we are learning about persuasive speeches. We identified the features used in a good persuasive speech before everyone chose their own topic. We then began to plan our persuasive speeches.

Science
This week in Science, we have been learning all about melting and freezing. We discovered what melting points and freezing points are and discussed how materials can change from a solid to a liquid and back again.

PE
In PE, we played some fun netball-themed games. These focused on teamwork, passing and moving. In gymnastics, the children created bridges using the apparatus and benches.

 

Friday 25th September 2026

In maths, we have been learning about symmetry. The children have expertly identified the lines of symmetry in shapes and have reflected shapes and patterns along a line of symmetry. 

In English, the children have completed their graphic novels and chose which section they wanted to publish.

For project, we continued with our portraits but this week we used a technique called wax resist. This when you draw with wax first, then paint over it. The paint does not stick to the wax, so your drawing shows through. We used oil pastels and water colours.

In PE we played netball styled games. The focus was moving and passing as a team. The children learned about the importance of marking an opposing player.

 

Friday 18th September 2026

In maths, we have started a fortnight with a focus around addition and subtraction. We have worked on mental addition and subtraction, word problems and formal column addition. The children are increasing their confidence with this each day.

In project, it has been fantastic seeing the children’s artistic skills! This week we used charcoal to draw and shade a portrait of Martin Luther King.

In PE, we practised pivoting and shooting and in gymnastics we practised holding bridges.

 

Friday 4th September 2026

It’s been a great first week! 

The children have all settled back in brilliantly and are completing some fantastic learning already. 

In English. The children completed a VIPERS based reading comprehension based on the short story: Patcho and Pigeon.  

In maths, the children have amazed us with their knowledge of place value in numbers with 3 and 4 digits. We are looking forward to seeing how this knowledge helps them with other areas of maths that we will visit.

Our project this half term is a popular one - 'Let's Face It' - which focuses on the children's art skills in creating portraits. We have already been impressed by the artistic skills shown in the classroom and cannot wait to see what else they create in the coming weeks.

For details of our other subject areas, please take a look at our curriculum on our year group page.

It has been fantastic getting to know the children and seeing how hard they are all willing to work!

It’s been a great first week! 

The children have all settled back in brilliantly and are completing some fantastic learning already. 

In English. The children completed a VIPERS based reading comprehension based on the short story: Patcho and Pigeon.  

In maths, the children have amazed us with their knowledge of place value in numbers with 3 and 4 digits. We are looking forward to seeing how this knowledge helps them with other areas of maths that we will visit.

Our project this half term is a popular one - 'Let's Face It' - which focuses on the children's art skills in creating portraits. We have already been impressed by the artistic skills shown in the classroom and cannot wait to see what else they create in the coming weeks.

For details of our other subject areas, please take a look at our curriculum on our year group page.

It has been fantastic getting to know the children and seeing how hard they are all willing to work!