In our maths this week, we have been learning about number. Have a look at our learning this week. Throughout the week in maths, we developed our understanding of comparing and ordering numbers. We began by learning to use the symbols < and > to show less than and greater than, using multi-link to represent and compare numbers.  We then built on this learning by using dice to generate numbers and compare them, practising the stem sentences “___ is greater than ___ ”, “  ___ is less than ____ ” and “____ is equal to ___”. We challenged ourselves to describe the same numbers in different ways before consolidating our learning by using dominoes to order numbers from smallest to greatest. We listened to the Numbergator song to remind us of how to use < and > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Efzu2slaI 

 We have just finished our Literacy unit, writing a diary entry for a mountain climb, and the children wanted to share their work. Half of each class swapped over to share ideas and talk about the work. The Year 4 Team :)

 Yet again, the children have had a magnificent week of learning. We are so happy to see a love of learning. In Phonics this week we have learnt the following: In addition to these sounds, we have learnt the tricky words I, no and go. For spelling we have orally segmented words using our newest sounds. Maths has been amazing this week, the children have really grasped the concept of a collection of 3 well. They have been spotting them in the environment and also playing 3 or not 3. Some of the children could even spot collections of 3 that the adults had not thought of.  The children had fun in PE as we used the scooter boards. It was not as easy as it looked and took great core strength and control to navigate space.   Our Rhyme Time has been Dingle Dangle Scarecrow to fit in with Harvest and our book focus was Rosie's Walk.  Just a reminder that we have sent home the Phonics Books today. Please try and help you child with this as much as possible but remember to se...

 This week has had lots of hands-on science and geography, from making our own working seismograph in the classroom ( more on this next week ) to the Great Egg Eggsperiment, we've had a great time. We had a visit from Chelmsford Mountaineering Club to support our Topic which the children enjoyed and got to try on some kit! We will be using the seismograph as part of our learning next week. Then there was egg on our faces! Our eggsperiment looked at the effect of different liquids on eggshell. As you can see, there was quite a reaction from one of them. The Year 4 Team :)

 This afternoon, we were lucky to have had Safer Essex visit us to talk about road safety. The children learnt the green cross code of STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. THINK! We also learnt a song, here is the link. https://youtu.be/HXCN8V5u0Fg?si=ln_4At1He2NGe15W  We appreciate the parents who joined us in support of this workshop. Please find attached the information that was given.

Year 6's Great Week! Year 6 have had another fantastic week full of learning, teamwork and new challenges! The children have been developing their confidence, building positive relationships and showing great resilience across the curriculum. In PSHE, we explored assertiveness and how to respond to peer pressure respectfully. In PE, we enjoyed benchball, demonstrating excellent defending, interceptions and sportsmanship. In Writing, we have been researching earthquakes and gathering information ready to create our own exciting two-page spreads. It has been lovely to see everyone working hard, supporting one another and embracing new learning opportunities. Well done, Year 6, for another brilliant week! Writing In Writing, we have been researching earthquakes, gathering facts and information ready to create our own informative two-page spreads. We are looking forward to putting our research into action and presenting our learning creatively! PSHE In PSHE, we have been developing our...