Spellings

 

inaccurate

inactive

illegal

impossible

impolite

immature

irresistible

invisible

inside

irresponsible

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for your fantastic support of our Book Fair! Your contributions have helped us raise money to buy new books for the school, which is greatly appreciated. The children have been really enthusiastic about the books available, and it’s wonderful to see them so excited about reading.

In English this week, we have been learning about the tale of Romulus and Remus and how the ancient city of Rome was founded. The children focused on writing and punctuating direct speech, which tied into the legendary dialogue between the two brothers. Next week, we’ll be building on this by having the children create their own myths about a character founding an ancient city. They will incorporate all the writing skills we’ve been practicing recently, including using descriptive language, dialogue and punctuation. I’m looking forward to seeing their creativity shine!

In maths, we’ve been focusing on addition and subtraction. The children have been doing a great job, and next week we’ll be moving on to using the column method to add and subtract numbers up to four digits. This is an important skill which we'll be using in various ways to ensure the children feel confident.

In art, the children have been working on Picasso-inspired portraits. They have been creating collages and using cubist techniques to piece together unique and colourful portraits. The children are really enjoying experimenting with shapes, colours, and angles to develop their own cubism-style artwork. We’ll be continuing with these next week, adding more details to bring their portraits to life.

In science, we’ve been focusing on understanding food chains and labelling them using the correct scientific terms. The children have been learning about producers, consumers, and predators, and how each part plays a vital role in ecosystems. Next week, we’ll be expanding this by researching different animals and examining their teeth to understand their diets and how they fit into the food chain. This hands-on approach should help reinforce their learning.

Lastly, I wanted to give you a heads-up that during the week commencing Monday, 21st October (weather permitting), we’ll be conducting some research in our local woodland area. The children will be observing nature and applying what they've learned in class to a real-world environment. Please ensure that your child comes to school with appropriate autumn or winter layers, including a waterproof jacket, so they stay comfortable and warm during the outdoor activities.

Thank you for your continued support, and I hope you all have a relaxing weekend. As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Best regards, 

Mr Chanter

Spellings W.B. 7.10.24

 

actually

possible

answer

appear

probably

guard

believe

heard

question

imagine

Good afternoon,

It was lovely to see so many of you at the Harvest service this morning. The children were thrilled to perform their songs and truly enjoyed the experience! Also, thank you for your support at the Book Fair so far. Just a reminder that it will also be running on Monday and Tuesday of next week, so there’s still time to grab some great books.

In class this week, we’ve been diving into the fascinating story of the fall of the ancient city of Troy. The children have been captivated by the tale! In maths, we’ve explored Roman numerals and compared them to our modern number system, as well as practicing rounding numbers to 10, 100, and 1,000.

Now, to cut to the chase—this week in science, we’ve been making artificial poo! It’s all part of understanding the digestive system and how everything works, which has definitely been an interesting (and slightly messy) lesson for everyone.

In PSHE, we’ve been learning about rights, responsibilities, and democracy, discussing why these are so important to us and how they shape the way we live and work together.

Looking ahead to next week, some of the children will be taking part in the first of our sharing assemblies on Monday, where they will talk about the work they’ve been doing so far this year.

In English, we’ll be exploring the rise of Rome through the story of Romulus and Remus and practicing writing multi-clause sentences based on this exciting tale. In maths, we will be moving on to a new topic focused on addition and subtraction. Meanwhile, in art, we’ll continue our work inspired by Picasso. The children will be working on their own Cubist portraits, using geometric shapes, clear lines, and bold colours to create their masterpieces.

In other news, we’re excited to invite the children to take part in this year's 500 Word Challenge! It’s a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their creativity and writing skills, with a chance to win some amazing prizes for themselves and the school. If your child would like to learn more or submit their entry, they can find all the details here: 500 Word Challenge.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Spellings W/B 30.9.24

 

weather

brake

knight

piece

mail

weight

sail

aloud

whole

bury