This Week In School…
Year 3 – have been using their book, 'The boy at the back of the class', as inspiration to write their own informal letter to a refugee child. They have used informal language, paragraphs and present perfect tense to complete their letters. In Maths, they have used their knowledge to time to convert different times from analogue to digital formats as well as using am and pm. In Science, they have been investigating whether different rocks are permeable or impermeable as well as testing if they are hard or soft. They finished their week of science by looking at the rock cycle and how rocks transform from sedimentary to metamorphic to magma to igneous back to sedimentary. They will continue their study of rocks next week as well as diving further into time. Year 4 – have been writing amazing newspaper reports about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. They have been very interested to learn about the events leading up to the eruption and the aftermath of the eruption. In Maths, they have been comparing angles to right angles and naming obtuse or acute angles. They have also been learning the properties of triangles and the different names of triangles. In Science, they have been exploring different human led causes that damage habitats and how we can protect habitats. In History, Year 4 investigated the Roman invasion of Britain and explored the countries included. Year 5 – have begun planning a formal letter to Usain Bolt! They have come up with various questions to ask him and have included lots of Year 5 and 6 spelling words in their planning. In Maths, the children have been learning all about coordinates. Their enthusiasm in these lessons have been remarkable! The children have also read a few more chapters of their class book 'Running on Empty' - they shared interesting insights about AJ's emotions. In PSHE, the children also discussed the responsibilities that come with using electronic devices and the potential risks they might impose on our lives. In Science, the children gathered further information about Jane Goodall which will be used to write a diary entry about her. The highlight of the week was the trip to Science Oxford - the children behaved really sensibly and their interaction and engagement was fantastic to see! Year 6 – have worked really hard during their SATs and we are extremely proud of each and every single one of them. They have started each day really positively, enjoying breakfast together and demonstrating a resilient and perseverant attitude towards the tests throughout the week. Away from SATS, the children have continued to learn about the Victorians in Humanities and have specifically been looking at the changes that occurred during Queen Victoria’s reign. They have also started a new topic in Science: Animals including humans. This week they enjoyed learning all about the human respiratory system. Please see the information from Buckinghamshire Council for our current Year 5 parents regarding the 11+ exams and applications to secondary schools. You can view the video presentation below and a downloadable leaflet below the video. This Week In School…
Year 3 – have been very learning about time in Maths this week. They have learnt about Roman numerals and then moved onto exploring analogue clocks to tell the time to 5-minute intervals. In English, they have completed their diary entries based around 'The boy at the back of the class'. In Art, they have created their final pieces of work around the theme of 'Storytelling through art'. They have created some very imaginative and colourful pieces which they hope to share with parents towards the end of the year. In French, they have been learning to order their favourite flavours of ice-cream, using full sentences. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they talk to each other in French. Year 4 – have been writing a newspaper report about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. In Maths, children have been learning time, months of the year and days. In Geography, children were exploring mountain ranges in Ghana and used their maths skills to create a bar chart of different mountain ranges. In DT, children were practising their cutting, sticking and assembling skills to use a net to make a 3D shape. In Science, children have been explaining how natural causes like hurricanes and earthquakes can cause damage to a habitat. Year 5 – have written a few stanzas of their poem about a race - it was wonderful to see their creativity seeping in to their poems in forms of poetic devices! The children learnt about polygons and 3D shapes in Maths and have deepened their understanding of shapes. In Humanities, children exhibited their understanding of volcanoes by labelling a diagram of a volcano. In Science, the children also produced some brilliant information texts about mammals to showcase their understanding of reproduction in mammals. They also enthusiastically contributed to the PSHE lessons where we discussed the benefits and risks of online gaming. The children actively participated in their PE lessons - their resilience and perseverance in these lessons have been amazing! It was a fun week in Year 5! Year 6 – have been working really hard in the final push before they sit their SATs next week. They have been revising aspects of spelling, grammar, reading and maths. In English, the children have been continuing to write their narratives based on 'The Lighthouse' where they are impressing us with their great descriptive writing. We have continued with our new humanities topic, history - The Victorians; the children have been looking at what it was like to be a child at school during the Victorian era and have been comparing school then with school today. This Week In School…
Year 3 – have continued to build their knowledge of money. They have focused on adding and subtracting different amounts and giving correct change. In English, they have been working hard on their Lighthouse narratives, developing their use of a range of success criteria including fronted adverbials, apostrophes and speech. Their creative skills have flourished in Art whilst exploring story telling through Aboriginal Dot Paintings and Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs. They are all looking forward to designing their final pieces ready for their upcoming Art Exhibition! Year 4 – have been writing yummy recipes about how to make a pizza. In Maths, year 4 have been learning about money, converting pounds and pence, comparing amounts and problem solving. In History, they started learning about the Roman army, identifying the parts of the required uniform and exploring the different parts of the Roman Army. In Science, children were explaining the impact of damage to a habitat of living things. In DT, the children investigated different forms of packaging and discovered that some packaging is made from nets. Year 5 – have published their information texts on rainforests and their presentation was remarkable! Also, in English the Year 5 children delved into the world of poetry and explored types of poetry. In Maths, they have been learning all about angles; their enthusiasm in these lessons has been outstanding! The children have learnt further about Asia: its mountains and volcanoes. They have learnt how mountains are formed and about the 'Ring of fire'. In Science, the children have been examining potatoes closely in order to understand more about asexual reproduction in plants. They also learnt all about the Muslim creation story and used their skills to compare and contrast it with the Christian creation story. The children have been so sensible, diligent and engaging this week and the Year 5 teachers could not be prouder of them! Year 6 – have continued writing their narrative re-telling the story of 'The Lighthouse'. They have used some great descriptive vocabulary for the setting and character description. In Maths, the children have been learning about angles and have enjoyed solving problems involving finding missing angles in triangles, quadrilaterals and polygons. In Humanities, they have begun the topic about Victorians and they have completed a timeline to show where the Victorians fit in with different historical groups. In PSHE, Year 6 have been learning about different aspects of mental health and have had some great discussions around the topic. This Week In School…
Year 3 – have had another busy week. In Maths, they have started learning about money of different denominations. They have been learning to add and give change. In English they have been writing character and setting descriptions using 'show not tell' sentences. During their art lessons they have been exploring 'Art through storytelling'. They have been exploring cave paintings and The Bayeux Tapestry as forms of storytelling through the ages. In PE, they have been developing their tennis skills. Year 4 – have been working hard in Maths, comparing, ordering decimals and rounding to the nearest whole. In English, they have finished writing their fact file about Italy and have published an amazing final piece. In Science, they have been investigating and explaining how a habitat provides what a plant needs to survive. In Art, year 4 had fun being photographers for the afternoon, taking pictures of environmental art and finding different textures. In French, the children have been learning how to say different classroom objects in French. Year 5 – have begun writing an information text on rainforests. They have managed to incorporate many success criteria and information. The children have also been working really hard at honing their mathematical skills on angles. They have been classifying, estimating and measuring angles. In Science, they have learnt about asexual reproduction in plants and in Humanities they delved further into Asia learning about its weather and climate. The teachers were also impressed by their sensible contributions to PSHE where they learnt about age limits and responsibilities. In Art, the children explored Chinese artwork and created their own Chinese artworks which were remarkable! It has been a fun week in Year 5! Year 6 – have been starting to write a narrative re-telling the story of 'The Lighthouse', a short film about a lighthouse keeper and the problems he faces on a stormy night. They are particularly focusing on setting and character descriptions and we have been very impressed with the writing we have seen so far. In Maths the children have started their new Geometry topic and are looking at angles. They are continuing their topic on electricity in Science and have been making circuits and checking how to make bulbs brighter or dimmer. This Week In School…
Year 3 – have had a very busy first week back! They have been writing instructions about creating an ice-cream sundae. They sound absolutely delicious! In Maths, they have been learning to add and subtract fractions, building on their knowledge from last term. In PE, they have been enjoying some warmer weather and focusing on their tennis skills. In Humanities, they have been using grid references on maps to find mountain ranges in Europe. They have been comparing heights of mountains and learning about islands, coastal and landlocked countries. Year 4 – have had a great start to the Summer Term. In English, they have planned and started writing their fact file about Italy. In Maths, they have been learning how to make a whole with tenths and hundreds and partitioning decimals. In Science, the children have been excited to start their new topic about habitats, learning what a habitat is and identifying different habitats. In Geography, they have started our new topic about Ghana. They have been using their map skills to locate and compare the size of the United Kingdom and Ghana. Year 5 – have begun writing an information text based on rainforests. They carried out intensive research and were able to collect a lot of information to include in their information text. In Maths, they have applied their skills to read and understand various tables, including timetables. The children have started learning about living things and their habitats and their insights on the subject have been remarkable! In Humanities, the children have begun exploring Asia and learnt all about the countries included in Asia. The children also applied their artistic skills in exploring Indian art and using view finders to replicate Indian artwork - the details they were able to include was amazing! It has been a busy but fun first week back in Year 5! Year 6 – have had a good first week back after the Easter holidays and have worked hard in all areas of their learning. In English, they have been planning and starting to write a narrative based on a short film called 'The Lighthouse'. The children have been looking at writing character and setting descriptions and have made some great suggestions for this descriptive writing. In Maths, Year 6 have been interpreting and constructing pie charts and line graphs, they have used these to solve problems. In Science, the children have begun to study the topic of Electricity and this week they have looked at electrical circuits in preparation to making their own functioning circuits. Dear Parents/Guardians,
Year 5 Science Oxford Trip We are writing to inform you of an upcoming Year 5 trip that will provide your child with the opportunity to visit Science Oxford as part of the science curriculum. This trip is scheduled for Friday 17th May 2024. The main objective of the trip is to explore different working scientifically skills through workshops and different activities, which will support the children’s learning of science at school and deepen their knowledge and understanding. The activities will be led by staff at Science Oxford, assisted by IVJS staff. Pupils will need to arrive at school by 8:30am and they will travel to Science Oxford by coach. They will leave Science Oxford at 2:15pm and should be back at school for collection at 3:15pm. The children will be wearing their school uniform and will need to bring a packed lunch. Please be aware the children will be required to walk for 5-10 minutes from where the coach will drop us off to the centre and may need a coat depending on the weather. The cost of the trip per pupil will be £10, if you are happy to contribute, you can make a payment on your School Money account. Please confirm whether you would be happy for your child to participate in this trip. Paper copies have been sent home with your child so please return the slip or email permission to office@ivjs.school. Should you have any questions or concerns about the trip, please do not hesitate to contact the Year 5 team. Yours sincerely, Miss Fletcher, Miss Marshall and Ms Wick
Dear Parents,
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