W.C 28/9/26

This week in Year 5 and 6, we have been working incredibly hard across a range of subjects. In Maths, our Year 6 children have been focusing on long multiplication, gradually building their skills and confidence as they progressed to multiplying 4-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. In History, we explored the important roles that women played during World War II, learning about how they contributed both on the Home Front and in vital wartime industries. Finally, in English, we have been investigating the key features of instructional texts and even had the opportunity to follow a set of instructions to construct our own WW2 rationing plate.

W.C 21/9/26

This week in Year 5 and 6, we have continued our fantastic learning about World War II, with a focus on The Blitz. The children carried out their own research and used their findings to create some fantastic information sheets, showcasing their historical knowledge and presentation skills. They then applied this understanding in English by writing their own chapter for Goodnight Mr Tom, imagining what it would have been like to experience an air raid during the war. In Science, the children compared the life cycles of birds and mammals, identifying both similarities and differences between them. Meanwhile, in Art, the children continued to explore gestural markings with a focus on memories, using water and felt-tip pens to create expressive and effective pieces of artwork. It has been another busy and creative week, and we have been incredibly impressed with the effort and enthusiasm shown by all of the children.

W.C 14/9/26

This week in Year 5 and 6, we have continued our fantastic learning about World War II, with a particular focus on the Battle of Britain. The children listened to first-hand accounts from people who experienced the battle, helping them to develop a deeper understanding of what life was like during this important period in history. In RE, we explored a range of fables and discussed the different messages and morals they teach us, encouraging thoughtful discussion and reflection. Meanwhile, in Science, the children have been learning about different life cycles, comparing how living things grow and change throughout their lives. It has been another busy and engaging week, with the children showing enthusiasm and curiosity across all areas of the curriculum.

W.C 7/09/26

This week in Year 5 and 6 has been full of exciting learning opportunities. On Monday, all of the children attended a fantastic LEGO STEM workshop, where they worked collaboratively in teams and demonstrated excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills. In Geography, we have begun our new topic on population, exploring why populations change over time and the factors that can influence these changes. In Maths, the children have continued to fly through place value, building their confidence and understanding of larger numbers. We have been incredibly impressed with their effort and enthusiasm throughout the week. Next week, we will be moving on to calculations, where the children will be applying their place value knowledge to a range of mathematical methods and challenges.

W.C 31/08/26

This week in Year 5 and 6 has got off to a fantastic start, with all of the children settling really well into their new classes. We have spent time getting to know one another while also making an excellent start to our learning. In English and Guided Reading, we have begun reading Goodnight Mr Tom and have explored the contrasting backgrounds and emotions of the two main characters at the beginning of the story. In Art, the children have started investigating gestural marks, using pencils and wax crayons to create a range of expressive movements and effects. Finally, in PE, we have launched our new unit on orienteering, where the children have begun developing their navigation and teamwork skills. It has been a brilliant first week, and we are looking forward to the exciting learning still to come this term.