Term 5 Week 5
What an exciting and creative week it has been in Oak Class as we wrapped up the term with energy, imagination and lots of learning!
In Literacy, we’ve been inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic painting Starry Night. We began the week by looking closely at the artwork, sharing what we noticed, and using expanded noun phrases to describe the swirling skies, glowing stars and sleepy village below. Then, we stepped into the role of interviewers—practising how to write questions with proper punctuation. We even took turns pretending to be Vincent Van Gogh and answered questions about his life and paintings! To finish the week, we wrote beautiful diary entries and descriptive writing, imagining ourselves standing beneath that mesmerising sky.
In Maths, our focus was on positional language. We learned how to use words like above, below, next to, between and in front of. To bring our learning to life, we played lots of practical games to showcase our understanding. Also we used the Scratch Jr app to program characters and give clear directions. It was a brilliant way to connect maths with computing and problem-solving!
In Art, we proudly completed our 3D sunflower sculptures, taking inspiration from Van Gogh’s bold colours and brushstrokes. Each sunflower is unique and bursting with creativity – they looked FANTASTIC!
Our final PE session of the term focused on team-building games. Each child demonstrated real sportsmanship!
In Computing, we explored the world of rhythm through the Music Lab app. We experimented with beats and patterns, creating fun musical loops.
In Music, we connected with nature – listening to sounds from the outdoors and using instruments to compose and perform our own nature-inspired music.
In RE, we learned about different places of worship, comparing the key features of a synagogue and a church. We noticed similarities and differences and had some thoughtful discussions.
Have a fantastic and well-deserved half term, Oak Class – you’ve worked so hard and we’re so proud of you!
Key Dates:
- 2nd Jun Staff Training Day – School Closed
- 3rd Jun First Day of Term 6
- 6th Jun Dress Down Day for Tigers (Those who have Yellow PE T shirts)
- 30th Jun Sports Day
- 11th July Festival of Fun