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In Maths this week we are learning to use our skills to solve real-life problems relating to holidays. In English this week we are using imagery in our writing to

Elder class had a great time at Crucial Crew learning how to keep themselves safe in lots of different situations. A massive well done to all of the class for

This week is SATS week for Elder class. They will be completing the following assessments on the following days: Monday: Spelling, grammar and punctuation paper and spelling paper. Tuesday: Reading

Our learning this week: Maths: we are revising algebra, the mean, and word problems involving all four operations. English: we are completing various pieces of writing based on the film

In maths we are learning to read, construct and interpret pie charts; understand the language of circles; find the nth term in a linear sequence. In English we are completing

In maths this week we are finding missing angles in triangles, quadrilaterals and polygons. In English this week we are writing a letter in role based on The day the

In maths this week we are learning to draw and measure angles using a protractor, calculate angles on a straight line and around a point. In English this week we are learning

In maths we are learning to: solve ratio problems; calculate and use scale factors; solve problems involving ratio and proportion. In English we are learning to: write a biography about

In maths this week we are learning to find the volume of cuboids; we are learning the language of ratio; we are learning the difference between ratio and proportion. In

Our learning this week: In maths we are learning to calculate the volume of cuboids; use the language of ratio and proportion; calculate ratio. In English we are learning to

In maths this week: we are learning to find the area and perimeter of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms. We are finding the volume of cuboids. In English this week: we

Elders had their Tiny Plays session with Kitty, a play writer, and a facilitator from the Theatre Royal. They completed some free writing with a starter sentence and then used

In computing Elder class have researched people who have influenced the field of computer science. They are now preparing Powerpoint presentations to share with the rest of the class.   

In RE Elder class have been learning about Humanism. They found out about the Humanism logo and then designed a logo for themselves that reflected their key values.   In

Elder class are beginning their algebra unit of work in maths. They used concrete resources to make expressions and to prove whether expressions were equal or not. They then moved

Elder class are learning about World War II. They found out about evacuation and why it happened to children living in cities during the period 1939 to 1945. We listened

Elder class have begun learning about financial risk as part of their PSHE unit on financial capability. They played a game which involved investing money and deciding how much risk

Elder class wrote descriptions of the main character in the film The Eye of the Storm. They peer edited after writing to support each other’s learning. Finally they gave their

Elder class joined the rest of key stage 2 in an Epiphany service at the church led by Rev Lawson.    In English, Elder class have begun a new writing

Christmas in Spain Christmas in Crete PDF Aphrodite Kitty – A Norweigan Christmas Several of the children presented their half term projects to the rest of the class today. They

Elder class showed great motivation and cooperation making their Christmas cakes today. The classroom smelled deliciously festive too!   Elder class have continued their writing unit based on Everest. They

In geography this week, Elder class looked at the port of Southampton and the trading links it has with China particularly through the visiting of the Marco Polo container ship

In geography Elder class began their unit of work on trade. They learnt about the Silk Road and its impact on early trade between China and European countries. Elders were

Elder class had a fun PE lesson again this week. They had the apparatus out for their gymnastics session.   Elder class were looking at grouping animals based on their

After reading a poem in our whole-class guided reading session this week, Lyra was inspired to write her own poem at home. It is based around the seasons and the

In PE with Tom this half term Elder class are doing gymnastics. They were working as a group to complete a sequence using apparatus.   In maths we have been

Elder class have started their maths unit of work on fractions. They brainstormed everything they know about fractions with their talk buddy and then represented the fraction one half in

In maths Elder class have been investigating perfect and abundant numbers. There was superb co-operation to be seen and some great motivation and stickability too.   In PE Elders continued

Elder class did their final dress rehearsal with Annie ready for the performance on Tuesday at the Theatre Royal. Elders did a great job! We were all really impressed.  

In English this week Elder class are focussing on a visual text called ‘Wing’. They started by writing some descriptions of the main character using expanded noun phrases, relative clauses