Term 1, Week 6 09/10/26

What a fantastic week of learning we have had in Rowan Class! The children have continued to work incredibly hard and have shown great enthusiasm across all subjects⭐

🎓 Year 6 Parents' Information Evening

A reminder that our Year 6 Parents' Information Evening will take place on Wednesday 14th October at 3:30pm in Rowan Class.

This will be a great opportunity to find out more about what Year 6 has in store, including:

✅ SATs
✅ Secondary school transition
✅ Home learning expectations
✅ Ways you can support your child at home
✅ Any questions you may have

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

✍️ English

This week, we finished watching Goodnight Mister Tom. 📖

The children enjoyed discussing how they thought the story might end and used evidence from the text to support their ideas. We have also continued writing diary entries and ended the week with some exciting drama activities, acting out key scenes from the story. 🎭

Next week, we will begin planning and writing our own independent piece of writing for our Hot Write. We cannot wait to see the children's creativity shine through! 🌟

🔢 Maths

Year 6

Year 6 have been revisiting short division using the bus stop method and have now been introduced to long division. ➗

Knowing multiplication facts is essential for success with these methods. A small number of children still need to improve their times table recall, so regular practice on TTRS (Times Tables Rock Stars) would be extremely beneficial. 🎸⭐

The children have also been learning about BODMAS and using it to solve calculations involving more than one operation. 🧠

Year 5

Year 5 have continued focusing on addition and subtraction using formal written methods. 📝

They have also been using mental strategies and known number facts to help them find missing numbers and solve problems efficiently. Excellent effort all round! 👏

🔬 Science

In Science, we ventured onto the school grounds to observe a variety of plants. 🌿🔎

The children carefully examined leaves and recorded their observations, ready to begin classifying them next week. They showed excellent scientific enquiry skills and asked some thoughtful questions.

✝️ RE

This week in RE, we explored Christian beliefs about life after death. 🙏

The children read and discussed a poem called Heaven, considering its meaning and the messages it conveyed. This led to some interesting and reflective conversations.

🏛️ History

This week, we have been finding out more about The Blitz during World War II. 💡

The children explored its causes, consequences and the impact it had on ordinary people. They were particularly interested when Mr Bowles shared how his own family played a part in the war effort, helping to bring history to life through real family connections. 📜

📢 Reminders

🧥 Lost Property
There is currently a large amount of lost property on the lost property bench in the main reception area. If your child is missing any items, please take a look.

📱 Mobile Phones
Please complete the consent form if your child brings a mobile phone to school. The form can be found on the classroom window or via the Newsletter.

🏃 PE Days
Thursday and Friday.

🏛️ Maidstone Museum Trip
Friday 6th November 2026.

Please remember to pay for the workshop (£3) via Scopay.

🎓 Year 6 Information Evening
Wednesday 14th October at 3:30pm.

📚 Book Fair
The Book Fair will be in the hall from Wednesday 7th October to Monday 12th October after school. A great opportunity to discover some fantastic new books!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents' Evenings
Tuesday 20th October and Thursday 22nd October.

Further information will be sent home shortly.

Another wonderful week of learning has flown by, and we are so proud of everything the children have achieved. Thank you for your continued support. 🌟

Have a lovely weekend! 😊

Mr Bowles and Mrs Morris 🍎✨