Term 2 Week 2 13.11.26
We have had a great but busy week.
English
This week, we have been learning the first 5 stanzas of the poem The Highwayman, trying to further our understanding of the poem by summarising stanzas. We also expressed our understanding through Art by creating imagery of the first part of the poem. We then wrote character descriptions for The Highwayman, Bess and Tim the ostler.
Maths
Year 5
Year 5 have continued to learn about fractions. They have been exploring how to find equivalent fractions through multiplication. It is vital the children know their times tables and must learn them up to 12 x 12.
Year 6
Year 6 have been focusing on multiplying and dividing fraction. We have been learning strategies to multiply fractions by an integer and another fraction. We have been learning strategies to divide by an integer. We have also been recapping on finding the lowest common denominator, how to convert a mixed number fraction into an improper fraction and how to compare and order fractions.
Geography
In Geography, we looked at the journey of a river. We learnt how it starts and its course. We labelled the different parts of a river, learning the parts of the upper, middle and lower course.
Science
In Science, we played some online classification games to further our understanding of classifying plants and animals.
Spanish
This week, we started our new topic, Mi Familia. The children have begun learning key vocabulary to describe family members and are developing their confidence when speaking Spanish.
DT/Computing
We explored different bridges and found out there are 6 different types of bridges made out of different materials for different purposes. We will be designing our own bridge to build out of recycling material near the end of the term. Please start saving some recyclable materials to bring in on the 1st December.
Reminders
Odd Sock Day
Come to school in odd socks on Monday for anti-bullying week.
PE Uniform
Please ensure that children wear the correct PE kit on PE days. Football kits and tracksuits displaying football club logos should not be worn for school PE lessons.
PE Days
Thursday and Friday - this term we are learning Tag Rugby and Fitness.
Healthy Snack
At break time, the children can bring in a healthy snack such as fruit or a cereal bar. This should not be crisps or chocolate.
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Rackley and Miss Harris