Today, the children celebrated World Ocean Day by learning about the importance of keeping our oceans clean and protecting marine life. We discussed how litter and plastic waste can pollute the ocean and affect the animals that live there. To explore this topic creatively, the children used recycled materials that are often found as waste and can end up polluting our oceans. They transformed the bases of plastic bottles into turtles and used cardboard tubes to create a variety of sea creatures. We were very impressed with their imaginative artwork and their enthusiasm for helping to protect our oceans. Thank you to anyone who donated recyclable materials for this activity and with other materials that were used by other year groups.  Have a look at some photos of the children's sea-themed masterpieces.

 Today in year 4, we have been busy learning all about World Ocean Day. We spoke about the importance of the oceans and how they are at risk. We also spoke about how we can protect them. After this, we create d our own art work to celebrate the day. We drew our designs in pencil then used a wax crayon to go over the lines. Finally, we used a water colour wash to make them stand out. 

As well as it being 'Break the rules day', we have been exploring place value with numbers 50-100.  We were challenged to recognise how many tens there were and how many ones, before recording our findings using stem sentences. There are ______tens. There are _____ ones. The number is ______.  

 S ome parents have said that the Rhino Reader texts are not working online; we read the Rhino Reader several times at school so please read their blue book and other reading book instead.  The first week back is done. Only 6 more weeks left in Reception! The children enjoyed Break the Rules Day: RJ were on fire in Phonics, so maybe we need to break the rules more often...(just kidding!)   S tory focus : the teachers have been reading some of their favourite stories this week.  We have daily Phonics and handwriting sessions.  We have a Literacy session where we discuss a picture, compose sentences and then write them.  We also have individual reading sessions, practising our blue Phonics book or reading books.  Maths focus:  subitising. We used a new maths tool this week: a rekenrek!  We practised 'one push' of amounts. There are 5 red beads and 5 white beads. We pushed 1,2,3,4 and 5 and recapped the 1 more and 1 less pattern. We enjoyed usin...

 In the spirit of ' Break the Rules Day'   organised by our PTFA, the children choose to "break" selected school rules, such as wearing odd socks, bringing a teddy, having crazy hair, or wearing nail varnish, in exchange for a small donation. All money raised will go towards supporting our school and enhancing opportunities for the children. Thank you for your support with this school event, the children looked fantastic- take a look!

  This afternoon, the children were introduced to our new topic (plants) in Science.  The children could name lots of different plants.  We spoke about how plants are all different shapes, sizes and colours.  They even planted their own sunflower.