Weekly Bulletin - 16th May 2025

​This Week In School…
Year 3 – have had a very busy week. They have been learning about turns and angles in Maths; exploring quarter, half and three quarter turns clockwise and anti-clockwise. In English, they have been writing a narrative based around 'The Lighthouse' video clip, using fantastic adjectives to describe the character and setting. In Science, they explored the types of stone found around the school in a rock survey and started to look at how fossils are formed. In DT, they used the laptops to research types of sandwiches in preparation for designing and making their own healthy sandwiches after half term.
Year 4 – have edited and published their pizza recipes! They have also moved onto the next writing piece, starting their own newspaper reports based on the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The children have enjoyed gathering many facts and quotes from sources to plan and start writing their reports. In Maths, we have also started a new topic. After finishing money at the start of the week, they have started to look at angles and have worked hard to describe angles as turns and identify different types of angles. In Science, the children have started their habitats topic, where they have discussed different habitats as well as the habitat that we live in. In Geography, they have been learning about the different landscapes of Ghana and have looked specifically at the River Volta. In Computing, the children have continued to make their own animations, this week learning how to add backgrounds and sound. Year 4 have also continued working really hard in their Times Tables this week, in preparation for the multiplication check at the beginning of June. Keep up all of the hard work!
Year 5 – have had a busy but exciting week filled with hands-on learning across subjects! In Maths, the children explored angles by measuring and drawing them with great accuracy and enthusiasm. Their effort and teamwork were brilliant throughout. In English, they showcased their creativity by writing imaginative poems about a race. Their use of rhyme and rhythm was impressive, and the final pieces were a joy to read. Science lessons focussed on data analysis, as students created bar graphs to investigate the relationship between the size of mammals and their gestation periods. They did a great job spotting patterns and drawing conclusions from their findings. Geography was equally engaging. The children practised their map-reading skills by finding coordinates and took a closer look at physical and human features while comparing the landscapes of China and Iver. It’s been a fun, challenging, and rewarding week in Year 5!
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.  In Geography, Year 6 have been busy exploring different time zones in North America and how they differ from the rest of the world.  In French, Year 6 have been learning how to describe Viking characters using their knowledge of French adjectives.  In Art, the children have continued to learn about how to create expressive sculptures and reflect on artistic decisions. This week, they have planned a sculpture that will be created within a box.  Year 6, will represent memories through art, using various materials and techniques.