Please submit your choice from the list below by Thursday 16th October 2025 through the class email address or by sending this into school for us to celebrate your child's achievement. 

Science

Try the Science Museum game on the following website and remember to use magnets with an adult safely.  https://learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/magnetic-maze/

History

During the Tudor period, children would visit fairs in order to celebrate special days. Here they would see jesters juggling. Teach yourself to juggle 3 balls/oranges/scarves etc and record yourself demonstrating this skill. 

How to Learn to Juggle (3 Balls)

1. Start with one ball: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold one ball in your dominant hand. Toss it gently in an arc to your other hand, aiming for about eye level. Practice until you can throw and catch smoothly.

2. Add a second ball: Hold one ball in each hand. Throw the first ball in the same arc as before. When it reaches its peak (the highest point), throw the second ball underneath it to the other hand. Catch both balls. Practice this until it feels natural.

3. Try three balls: Hold two balls in your dominant hand and one in the other. Throw one ball from your dominant hand. When it peaks, throw the ball from your other hand. When that one peaks, throw the third ball. Keep going as long as you can!

4. Practice slowly: Don’t rush. Focus on making each throw the same height and arc. It’s okay to drop the balls—just pick them up and try again!

5. Use soft balls: Beanbags or soft juggling balls are best because they don’t roll away when dropped.

6. Keep trying: Juggling takes time and patience. Try for a few minutes each day and celebrate small improvements!

English

Research a member of your family. Create a biography of their life, highlighting the key events. The clip below is a good source of information around this topic. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbj3sk7#z3dcjfr

 

DT

We are investigating shell structures this term. A shell structure is a type of building or object design where the outer surface or "shell" supports the weight and forces acting on it, rather than relying on an internal frame. These structures are often curved and thin, like the shell of an egg, and are strong because their shape helps spread out pressure evenly. Examples include domes, car bodies, and some types of bridges. Shell structures are used because they can be lightweight yet very strong and efficient.

Natural Shell Structures

• Eggshells: Thin but strong due to their curved shape.
• Tortoise shells: Protect the animal while distributing pressure evenly.
• Seashells: Naturally curved and strong, often used as inspiration in design.

Produced Shell Structures 

• Sydney Opera House: Famous for its sail-like shell roofs.
• Sports stadium roofs: Often use shell structures to span large areas without internal supports.
• Domes: Like those on churches or mosques, which are strong and elegant.
• Food boxes: Made from a 3D shape net, including tabs

Investigate a range of boxes in your household recycling. Deconstruct the box and investigate the 'net' and the tabs. Then turn the box inside out and create your own product. Give this a name, logo and key information.

PE

Create a small ball game using throwing and catching. Add three rules. Record the instructions for your game and if you wish, attach a video of you playing it with friends or family.

 

PRSHE

As we have been considering the importance of mental health in school, choose an activity that helps you to feel calm. This could be creating a piece of music on a tablet, creating a collage or painting, reading a long novel, or writing a story. If you need paper for your creation, ask your teacher.