Mastering Columnar Addition and Subtraction
In Maths, Year 5 have been developing their skills in columnar addition and subtraction with numbers up to five digits. They focused on aligning digits accurately according to place value, […]
Nelson Mandela: A Life Through Time
In English, the children explored the life of Nelson Mandela by creating timelines of the key events in his life. They developed their research and sequencing skills, learning about his […]
Year 3 – Black History Month
As part of their Black History Month learning, Year 3 enjoyed finding out about Usain Bolt. The children learned about his life and achievements, exploring how his determination, hard work and resilience helped him become an Olympic champion, using this information to create a fact file. They were inspired by his positive attitude and discussed the importance of setting goals, persevering through challenges and believing in themselves. They created their own art piece, inspired by speed and using paint to create movement using the colours of the Jamaican flag.
Year 3 -Mayesbrook Park
Despite the wet weather, Year 3 had a fantastic time on their trip to Mayesbrook Park. The children explored and identified a range of human and physical features within the local environment. They spotted paths, playgrounds and bridges, as well as natural features such as trees, a lake and open green spaces. The rain certainly didn’t dampen their enthusiasm, and the children showed great curiosity and resilience as they developed their geographical knowledge through real-life exploration.
Helping Your Child Learn Number Bonds at Home
Number bonds are pairs of numbers that add together to make a total. For example, 2 and 3 make 5, and 6 and 4 make 10. Learning these helps children […]