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