This half term, our curriculum is bursting with curiosity and creativity! In Geography, we’re exploring what life is like in the majestic Alps, while in History, we're uncovering stories hidden in the census to learn more about our local area. Our English lessons dive into the imaginative world of science fiction and the clarity of information texts. In Art, we're investigating self-portraits by a range of artists, and in DT, we're discovering how pulleys and gears make things move. Science brings hands-on investigations into mixtures and separation, and in RE, we're learning about the beliefs and practices of Islam. PE keeps us active with football and orienteering, while Music sets the scene with powerful film scores. ICT focuses on communication and sharing information, and in French, we're tuning into sounds and pronunciation. Through PRSHE, we're building understanding and respect in our relationships. It’s a half term full of exploration, expression, and exciting discoveries!

WB: 13.10.25

We’ve had a wonderfully creative and hands-on week in class, and we’re excited to share what we’ve been learning across different subjects!

🎶 Music: Graphic Scores & Movie Magic

This week in music, we explored how sound shapes emotion in film. Pupils listened to a variety of musical scores from different movies, discussing how each one helped set the mood—whether suspenseful, joyful, or mysterious. Inspired by these, we created our own graphic scores, using symbols and shapes to represent musical ideas. It was a fantastic way to combine visual creativity with musical understanding!

✍️ English: Non-Chronological Reports on Chamonix

In English, we’ve been working on non-chronological reports all about Chamonix, a beautiful town nestled in the French Alps. Pupils researched its geography, climate, and attractions, then structured their writing to inform and engage readers. We focused on using formal tone, clear headings, and interesting facts to bring our reports to life.

🛠️ Design & Technology: Pulleys and Gears in Action

Our DT lessons have been full of movement—literally! Using practical equipment, pupils investigated how pulleys and gears work. Through hands-on experiments, they discovered how these mechanisms can change the direction of force and make lifting easier.

WB:06.10.2005

🔬 Science Investigations

In Science, we’ve been exploring dissolving and how different factors affect it. Pupils investigated how the temperature of water influences the rate at which sugar dissolves, making predictions and recording results like real scientists.

We also had fun with a colourful experiment using Skittles! Pupils observed how the sugar coating dissolves in water and how this can be used to create beautiful patterns – a great way to combine science with creativity.

French Focus

In French, we’ve been recapping pronunciation skills and building confidence with key vocabulary. Pupils practised speaking and listening through games and interactive activities, helping them develop a strong foundation in the language.

Positive and Healthy Relationships

In PRSHE, we were learning how to build and maintain healthy relationships based on:

Respect, Trust, Good communication, Support, Equality

We also explored how to spot unhealthy relationships, such as those involving control, fear, or disrespect and what you do if you're ever worried about a relationship; speak to someone you trust—like a parent or teacher.

WB: 29.9.25

🧠 Active Brain Breaks with iMoves
To keep our minds fresh and focused we’ve been using iMoves throughout the week for energetic brain breaks. These short bursts of movement have helped us reset, re-energise, and stay engaged in our learning. The children have loved the variety of activities, from dance routines to quick fitness challenges – it’s been a great way to boost both concentration and wellbeing.

✍️ Science Fiction Writing – A New Perspective
In English we’ve been diving deep into our science fiction stories, but with a twist! Each child has been writing their story from a different character’s perspective, applying all the skills we’ve developed this half term around quality writing. From vivid descriptions and powerful vocabulary to varied sentence structures and thoughtful dialogue, the children have shown real creativity and maturity in their storytelling. We’re so proud of the imaginative worlds they’ve built and the empathy they’ve shown in exploring different viewpoints.

🔧 DT with K'Nex – Engineering in Action
In Design and Technology we’ve been hands-on with K'Nex, exploring how pulleys and gears work in real-life mechanisms. The children have worked collaboratively using the kits to build working models, testing and refining their ideas as they go. It’s been fantastic to see their problem-solving skills in action and their excitement as their creations came to life!

🗳️ School Councillor Voting Day
This week also marked our School Councillor Voting Day, where pupils took part in a democratic process to elect their class representatives. We were so impressed by the thoughtful manifestos and the respectful way everyone took part, it proved to be a very close-run election! We’re delighted to announce that Darcy and Harrison will be representing our class this year. Congratulations to both – we know they’ll do a fantastic job!

WB: 22.09.25

We've had a wonderfully active and creative week in class, full of discovery and imagination! Here's a peek into what we've been up to:

🗺️ Geography – Why Visit the Alps?
This week, we’ve been exploring the stunning Alpine region and investigating why it attracts so many tourists. From skiing and hiking to breathtaking scenery and cultural experiences, the children have been thinking critically about what makes the Alps such a popular destination. We’ve also been learning how to read topographical maps, identifying features like elevation, contour lines, and landforms – a great way to connect geography with real-world skills!

Maths 
This week, the children have been developing their understanding of addition and subtraction through a range of mental strategies. They've explored partitioning numbers, used bridging and practised counting-up to find the difference between numbers. They've also used the compensation strategy, helping them adjust numbers to simplify problems. These approaches are building strong foundations for confident and flexible mathematical thinking.

🎨 Art – Continuous Line Portraits
Creativity has been flowing in our art sessions! The children have been learning to draw portraits using the continuous line method, which encourages focus and fluidity. They’ve also experimented with varying the size, shape, and position of words to add interest to their work. We’ve explored how different backgrounds can change the mood and impact of a drawing – some very thoughtful and expressive pieces have emerged!

WB: 15.09.25

We’ve had a fantastic week of learning, full of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration across subjects!

🕌 RE – The Pillars of Islam
In Religious Education, we’ve been exploring how the Five Pillars of Islam provide guidance and structure for followers of the Islamic faith. Through thoughtful discussions and engaging activities, the children have begun to understand how these pillars support Muslims in their daily lives and spiritual journeys. It’s been wonderful to see such respectful and insightful reflections from the class.

✍️ English – Up-Leveling Sentences with a Game!
To boost our writing skills, we played a fun and interactive game designed to help us up-level our sentences. The children worked in teams to transform simple sentences into more descriptive and powerful ones, using ambitious vocabulary and varied sentence structures. It was a lively session full of laughter and learning – and some truly impressive writing!

⚙️ DT – Pulleys and Gears
Our new Design & Technology topic is all about mechanisms, and we’ve kicked things off by researching famous inventors who have used pulleys and gears in their creations. The children are beginning to understand how these systems work and why they’re so important in everyday machines. We’re excited to start designing our own mechanisms soon!

🗳️ School Council Elections
This week, children have been invited to apply to become class representatives for the School Council. We’ve discussed what makes a good leader and how they can make a positive impact in our school community. If your child is interested, please support them in completing their manifesto and ensure it is returned by next week ahead of our upcoming elections.

Thank you for your continued support – we’re looking forward to another brilliant week ahead!

WB: 08.09.25

We've had a busy and exciting week in class, filled with creativity, learning, and a touch of early festive spirit!

📝 Making Our Writing More Interesting
This week, we've been focusing on how to make our writing more engaging by varying our sentence openers. The children have been exploring different ways to start their sentences—using adverbs, prepositional phrases, and even starting with a simile—to add variety and flair to their writing. It's been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they experiment with new techniques!

🎄 Christmas Card Designs
Yes, we know it's early—but we're already getting into the festive spirit by designing Christmas cards! These beautiful creations will soon be sent home with an option to purchase, helping raise valuable funds for the school. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for your child’s design—perfect for sending to family and friends while supporting our school.

🔢 Place Value in Maths
In maths, we've been deepening our understanding of place value. The children have been working hard to recognise the value of each digit in a number and use this knowledge to solve problems and explain their reasoning. It's a key skill that lays the foundation for so much of their future maths learning, and we're proud of the progress they're making.

WB: 01.09.25

We are so pleased to see how well the children have settled into their new year groups this week. It’s been a fantastic start to the term, with lots of exciting learning already underway. We’ve been exploring our school rules and class values, helping to build a strong foundation for a positive and respectful learning environment. In PRSHE, we’ve begun our unit on relationships, encouraging thoughtful discussions and personal reflection. Our new class novel, The Kid Who Came from Space by Ross Welford, has captured everyone’s imagination and sparked great enthusiasm for reading. In History, we’ve started investigating what the census can tell us about our local area—an engaging way to connect past and present through real-world data.