Autumn 1 Week 8

What an excellent end to the term we have had! The children have settled exceptionally well this term and have put in so much hard work, which has certainly not gone unnoticed. They naturally set themselves high expectations and are so proud of the work they produce every day. We hope the children have a wonderful week off and return feeling refreshed and well rested.

As it is the last week of term, we have enjoyed our end-of-term behaviour treat. The children had a wonderful time with their friends racing on the inflatable. Mr Alli also had a go but unfortunately took a tumble at the end!

Unfortunately, some children had to miss part of their behaviour treat due to receiving a reflection sheet. We continue to remind the children daily of our school values and rules, encouraging them to make positive choices and demonstrate these in their behaviour.

  

On Wednesday, the children visited the library to choose a book. The library has recently had a fantastic makeover and looks brilliant! Mrs Long, our new librarian (and Mrs Lawton’s mum), warmly welcomed the children in 5A and helped them choose a book. The children really enjoyed exploring the newly refurbished library and finding a book to read.

            

 

Autumn 1 Week 7

In English this week, the children explored feelings and thoughts from the perspective of our main character. We discussed how the character might have felt sitting alone and isolated on the beach. We also came up with a range of similes and metaphors to describe our characters in greater detail and bring their feelings to life.

In maths this week, we focused on drawing and measuring angles. The children used their rulers to measure lines before moving on to drawing angles accurately. They developed their understanding of angles and practised using their equipment carefully.

In computing, we became web crawlers! We discussed how Google uses its search engine to find information from a huge number of websites. We explored the importance of keywords and how these help us find the information we are looking for.

We then moved around the classroom, searching for hidden objects. We discussed how we sometimes feel frustrated when we cannot find something straight away, whereas Google can find information quickly using the right keywords. This helped us understand how search engines work and why choosing effective keywords is so important.

In music this week, we introduced a drone into our rag. A rag is a collection of given notes, and a drone is a single note that continues throughout the piece. The children explored how adding a drone creates a steady sound and supports the melody, helping to develop their understanding of Indian classical music.

             

 

"Gymnastics is so much fun. I have learnt so much in two weeks and can't wait for the after-school club".

"I found maths so difficult to begin with as we were working with protractors. However, once I got it, I was able to teach others how to use it."

Autumn 1 Week 6

This week in English, we began exploring our new book, The Lost Thing. The children spent time predicting what the text might be about based on a range of objects that were revealed to them. They then used some excellent oracy skills to present their ideas to the class, sharing their predictions confidently and listening respectfully to others.

In maths this week, the children have been working on data and angles. When exploring data, they looked at a variety of graphs and practised interpreting the information presented in them.

In our work on angles, the children revisited recognising different angles and understanding what each term meant. We started by identifying angles before moving on to drawing and measuring them accurately. Angles can be tricky to get your head around, but the children worked exceptionally well and supported one another to develop their understanding. We were very proud of their perseverance and teamwork!

We also had our Times Tables Rock Stars Day this week, and what a blast it was! The children dressed up brilliantly and had an excellent day celebrating their times tables skills.

We also had an exciting battle against 5B, and there could only be one winner... 5A! Well done to everyone who took part and helped make the day such a success!

                       

Some children in Year 5 took part in Bikeability this week. Many of the children were initially unsure how to ride a bike or carry out basic bike safety checks. Over two days, the children worked hard in the playground, showing fantastic grit, determination and perseverance. We are incredibly proud that, by the end of the sessions, all the children were able to ride a bike! What a wonderful achievement!

You can watch a video of their fantastic progress here: Bikeability.

 

"Art is one of my favourite subjects. I like how you can be free and draw things how you see it".

                      

 

Autumn 1 Week 5

This week, the children have been busy writing their own diary entries. Over the past couple of weeks, they have worked tirelessly to develop their understanding of grammatical terminology and the key features of a diary entry.

We dedicated a lesson each day to writing a different paragraph, using the plans we drafted the previous week to guide our writing. The children also made excellent use of thesauruses to broaden their vocabulary and carefully select ambitious words to enhance their work. We have been incredibly impressed with their hard work and the effort they have put into developing their writing!

In music this week, the children used glockenspiels to compose their own rag melodies. A rag is a melodic framework in Indian classical music that uses a specific selection of notes.

The children began by composing their melodies on whiteboards, carefully choosing which notes to include. They then brought their compositions to life on the glockenspiels and performed their original rags in front of the class. It was wonderful to see their creativity and confidence shine through as they shared their musical creations!

                

In Geography this week, the children explored how factories and industries play a vital role in our world and the impact they can have on the environment. We discussed and researched a range of different industries, considering both the positive and negative effects they can have on our surroundings. The children also thought about what we can do to help protect our environment and why it is so important that we all play our part in caring for our planet.

In Science, the children used Venn diagrams to compare different mammals. Using laptops to research their chosen mammals, they identified key features and explored what made the animals similar or different. We also continued our discussions about habitats, focusing on how animals have adapted to suit the environments in which they live. The children enjoyed developing their research skills and deepening their understanding of the animal kingdom.

On Thursday, to celebrate Poetry Day and the official opening of our library, we welcomed a representative from the Lancashire Library Service. The children took part in a range of book-based activities and quizzes that really challenged their thinking, views and opinions about books. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate reading, explore different perspectives and make the most of our wonderful newly refurbished library!

                     

Autumn 1 Week 4

In maths this week, the children have been focusing on addition and subtraction. We explored a variety of methods for solving calculations, including the column method, bridging method and rounding method. The children practised applying these strategies to different questions and developed their understanding of when each method might be most useful. By the end of the week, they were confidently choosing appropriate methods to tackle their calculations. Well done, everyone!

In P.E. this week, the children began with an energetic warm-up. They jogged around the hall and, whenever a number was called, quickly had to get into groups of that number and create a specific shape. This was a fun way to develop their listening skills, coordination and teamwork.

The children then moved on to athletics, continuing to build on the skills they have been developing each week. Our focus was on the javelin and short-distance running, with the children practising their throwing techniques and working to improve their speed and performance.

In Geography this week, we explored how goods are transported around the country. We discussed how the landscape has changed over many centuries to meet the growing demand for goods and how different types of land use have developed as a result.

The children explored six different types of land use: industrial, agricultural, residential, woodland, commercial and transport. They matched each type to the correct image before using DigiMaps to investigate how Blackburn's landscape has transformed over time to accommodate the increasing demand for goods. This gave the children a fascinating insight into how our local area has changed and how land is used to support the movement and production of goods.

                

                     

 

Autumn 1 Week 3

What a Brilliant Week!

What another brilliant week the children have had! It was also lovely to see the parents who attended our Meet the Teacher session and to see the children proudly showcasing their excellent work. Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it such a success.

In English, we have continued working towards our final outcome of writing a diary entry. The children have also continued developing their grammar skills, consolidating their understanding and identifying the key features of a diary entry.

This week, our focus has been on using descriptive language to bring our writing to life and expressing the thoughts and feelings of our characters. The children have been working hard to develop their ideas and make their writing more engaging for the reader.

In maths, the children have been applying their understanding of place value to explore rounding and sequencing numbers. They worked exceptionally well throughout the week, showing great enthusiasm and determination. It has been wonderful to see so many children eager to complete their worksheets and challenge themselves with the more challenging tasks. Keep up the fantastic work!

In computing, we began our new topic on systems and networks. Throughout this unit, the children will explore how websites work and how they provide us with the information we are looking for. They will develop their understanding of how information travels across networks and how search engines help us find relevant information online.

We are looking forward to exploring this topic further over the coming weeks!

                                               

In P.E. children used the activity we did last week and turned it into a game. Children focus on athletics indoors and hockey outdoors. We have focused on teamwork and identifying key skills and vocabulary.

                            

Attendance

This week, 5A came third in the attendance rankings, with an excellent attendance figure of 97%! This is a fantastic effort, and the children should be proud of themselves.

Please continue this brilliant effort by ensuring that children attend school every day and arrive on time, ready to learn. Every day in school makes a difference, and we would love to see 5A climb even higher in the attendance rankings. Well done, 5A!

Autumn 1 Week 2

What a Busy Week in Year 5!

This week has been a very busy one in school! As well as having our individual and class photographs taken, we have completed our first full week of learning in Year 5, and we have certainly hit the ground running! The children have settled into their routines brilliantly and have shown great enthusiasm for their learning.

In maths, we have continued our work on place value, focusing on comparing, ordering and rounding numbers with different numbers of digits. The children have been developing their confidence in recognising the value of each digit and applying this knowledge to a range of challenges.

We have also created a place value chart on one of our classroom working walls. This will help us practise and consolidate our skills together as a class every morning. A great way to start the day!

In English, we have started exploring a new approach to grammar, which involves plenty of discussion, experimenting with sentences and practising our skills before working towards a final piece of writing.

This week, we have focused on nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs, exploring how each word type helps us create interesting and effective sentences. The children have worked hard to apply their understanding and have come up with some fantastic examples.

Have a look at some of the brilliant sentences we have created!

                                                           

This week, the children began their new topic in Geography, focusing on trade and its impact on the UK. We explored the meanings of imports and exports and discussed how countries trade goods with one another. The children then researched trade between the UK and Brazil, developing their understanding of how international trade connects countries around the world.

In Science, the children began their new topic, Living Things and Their Habitats. We started by revisiting and testing their prior knowledge to see what they already knew about living things and the environments in which they live. The children then moved on to an independent task, allowing them to apply their existing knowledge and begin exploring the topic in greater depth. We look forward to building on this learning over the coming weeks!

                                                                          

Home Reading

We are currently completing our reading assessments, and all children will have a reading record and a home reading book by the end of next week.

Please remember to attend our upcoming 'Meet the Teacher' session. Keep an eye out for messages on Arbor for further details. This will be a great opportunity to find out how best to support your child with their home reading and their education more generally.

Many thanks, as always, for your continued support. We really appreciate your involvement in your child's learning. Have a wonderful weekend!

Attendance and Class Treat

100% attendance for 5A this week! What a wonderful achievement! We are incredibly proud of the children for their fantastic attendance. Well done, everyone!

To celebrate, our class party went down a treat! The children had a brilliant time, and it was lovely to see them enjoying their well-deserved reward. Keep up the fantastic effort, 5A!

Autumn 1 Week 1

What a Fantastic First Week Back!

What a fantastic first week back we have had! The children have settled in brilliantly and have already made a great start to their learning. It has been lovely to see them getting back into their routines and embracing the new term with such enthusiasm.

Although it has been a short week in school, we have still managed to get lots done!

On Wednesday, the children took part in a range of quizzes and challenges while familiarising themselves with their new teachers and classrooms. They also completed a creative activity that will soon be displayed in our classroom near the reading corner. We are looking forward to seeing their work brighten up our learning space!

On Thursday, we began our English and maths lessons. In English, we are currently studying I Go Quiet by David Ouimet. To help the children develop their understanding of the main character, we took part in some role-play activities, exploring how the character might be feeling and thinking.

This gave the children an opportunity to put themselves in the character's shoes, share their ideas and begin thinking more deeply about the story. We are excited to continue exploring this book and see where our learning takes us next!

We are looking forward to another fantastic week of learning!

                                                              

In maths, we have been working hard on place value, ensuring the children develop a strong foundation on which to build their mathematical knowledge. The children have been practising their skills and strengthening their understanding, ready to tackle more challenging concepts. We will continue exploring place value next week, giving everyone further opportunities to consolidate their learning and build confidence.

                                                        

We're very much looking forward to continuing our hard work next week in school!

Summer 2 Week 5

We began our new writing outcome this week, focusing on a balanced argument. We first discussed why we have arguments and debates and how they improve our oracy skills. We looked at phrases and words that help in a debate to make statements feel heavy. We discussed for and against about animals kept in a zoo. Some children were for animals being in a zoo, and the rest of the children against animals kept in a zoo. Children then moved onto finding out the meanings of words that they could use in a balanced argument and finally finished by highlighting structural and language features of an example text (WAGOLL).

In maths this week, the focus has been on fractions and percentages. We discussed the term ‘percentage’ and how we can use fractions to help us find the percentage. Children then moved onto word problems, focusing on how sales at a shop work. We looked at converting 25% into a fraction and then using our knowledge to subtract this from the total amount.

In science this week, children have been learning about how parts of a plant and the roles they play. They looked at words such as petal, stigma, filament and sepal.

On Thursday all children took part in the transition day. They moved up to Year 6 for the day and spent the day with their new Year 6 teacher, Mr Prescott. Children were nervous but also excited about moving up. They were treated just like the Year 6’s, following their routine of the day. They began by sitting on the benches (a year 6 privilege) and then went off to their new teacher. They took part in some wonderful activities, including writing a letter which they would view on their last day in Year 6. Head boy, girl and prefects was also discussed with them, and they filled out forms that Mr Prescott and Mrs Lawton will be going through.

Summer 2 Week 4

WOW! What a hot week it has been in 5A. Children have persevered, worked hard and enjoyed some cold treats. We also managed to take away the trophy from the reigning champions- 4S, 5A will make sure to keep hold of it. 

Children this week did their final assessments in Year 5. They showed perseverance and hard-work battling the assessments and the weather. T

Summer 2 Week 3

In English this week, the children have been looking at the book ‘King Kong’ by Anthony Browne. We began the week by planning for our independent writing based on our W.A.G.O.L.L. text. We then began our writing, focusing on one paragraph each day to find particular language and structure features. We will continue this into next week before following on to our next objective.

In Maths, we have focused on equivalent fractions, adding fractions, ordering fractions, multiplying fractions and finished the week converting fractions into decimals and percentages. It has been a hard week this week, but children have shown resilience and worked hard.

In Science, we have started to look at animals, including humans, and identify patterns in animals. We have looked at the gestation period of mammals, how long they gestate for, how much the average female weighs and looked to see if we could find any patterns.

D.T. this week has been a fun interactive time creating beam bridges out of Lego.  We had some successes with this. We then evaluated the bridges, looking at what worked and what we could improve.

‘I liked D.T. this week because I enjoyed making bridges out of Lego.’

"I really enjoyed D.T. this week. Being able to play with Lego but make it for work was so much fun".

"We created fathers day cards on Friday, i made it for a couple of my family members because they are always there to support me."

Summer 2 Week 2

In English this week, children focused on WAGOLL. They found language and structural features that were in the text. They also found key vocabulary and found the meaning of the word. This will support them when it comes to writing their own dilemma narrative. We also read a few more pages of the book, introducing the new characters and beasts. 

In Maths, we have been looking at addition and subtraction of decimals, the children found this a nice topic to do after a hard topic of angles. We worked through division and worked on our chunking methods. We finished the week, looking at fractions. We converted to make equivalent fractions and ordered them from largest to smallest.

In Science, we have started to look at animals, including humans, and identify patterns in animals. We will be looking at the gestation period of mammals next week to continue this.

D.T. this week started our topic on structures. We looked at two types of bridges (arch and beam). We then tried to create our own version of these bridges using, three pieces of paper and Sellotape. We had some successes with this. We then evaluated the bridges, lookin gout what worked and what we could improve.

On Thursdays, we also have a guest from the Hummingbird project that comes to deliver sessions based on mental health. In this week's session, children learnt about acts of kindness, how they can make themselves and others feel better. 

"I really look forward to Thursday's session, where we have coaches that come in and deliver some training sessions in the red zone. 

Summer 2 Week 1

In English this week, the children have been looking at the book ‘King Kong’ by Anthony Browne. We looked at a W.A.G.O.L.L. text to find particular language and structure features. We then read some more of King Kong and met other creatures and characters.

In Maths, children have been focusing on division. They began the week looking at the chunking method. Though this is a longer method, it allows children to understand how taking a chunk away from their dividend. Children then finished the week looking at the bus stop method.  

In Science, we have started to look at animals, including humans, and identify patterns in animals. Children researched the gestation period of different animals and noted down their weight.

In History, we looked at the history of Baghdad and wrote a non-chronological report of it. We first looked at the location of Baghdad and then researched the history of it. 

 

R.E. this week was taught by Mrs. Horman. The children created fact files about the religion of Buddhism and how they view death and what they believe comes next.

"At the beginning of the week, maths was very tricky. I'm glad it got easier as I began to understand it better."

"I really enjoyed English because we planned our description of our beast."

"On Tuesday, we went to a dance performance at the Empire theatre. I was nervous to begin with, but my friends were there to help and support me".

Autumn 1 Week 1

This week has been a very busy one in school! As well as having our individual and class photos taken, we have had our first full week of learning in Year 5 and we have certainly hit the ground running!

In maths, we have continued our work on place value, covering comparing, ordering and rounding numbers with different amounts of places. We have made a place value chart on one of our class working walls so that we can practise our skills every morning as a class.

In English, we have started a new grammar format which involves lots of discussion and practising sentences before moving towards the finished piece. This week, we have been working on nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs - have a look at some of the sentences we have created!

We have also been loving using our new Book Nook! We have appointed monitors for the nook and have been working extra hard to keep it clean and tidy. Have a look!

                                                                                                                                                                                                             We are currently finishing our reading assessments and all children will have a reading record and home reading book by the end of next week. Please remember to attend our upcoming 'Meet the Teacher' session (look out for messages on Arbor for further details) so that you can find out how best to support your child with home reading and their education in general. Many thanks as always for your continued support - have a wonderful weekend!                                         

Week Beginning 31st August 2026

Although it has only been a short week in school, we have still got lots done! On Wednesday, we took part in quizzes and challenges and familiarised ourselves with our new teachers and classrooms. Have a look at our pictures of the tower-building challenge below!

           

On Thursday, we started our work in English and maths. We are currently studying the book, 'I Go Quiet' by David Ouimet in English and have just finished some role-play work to help the children understand how the main character might be feeling.

In maths, we have been working hard on place value, ensuring the children have a firm foundation to build their mathematical knowledge upon and we will continue with this topic into next week.

We're very much looking forward to continuing our hard work next week in school!

Autumn 2 Week 1

5B have made a fantastic start to the new half-term! We have been doing lots of work in maths on factors and multiples and by the end of the week, we have learnt how to identify the common factors of two numbers independently. 

In English, we have now finished our return narratives. The children produced some lovely writing as can be seen in the pictures below! Towards the end of the week, we started our new unit of work on A Christmas Carol and the children were very excited at the mention of Christmas! We are really looking forward to doing some drama work around the character of Ebenezer Scrooge in next week's lessons.

In shared reading, we have been studying the poetry of Benjamin Zephraniah and have been really inspired by his work. The children were able to learn all about Urdu poets, Native American people and our own poetic cultural heritage.

Summer 2 Week 6

In English this week, children worked towards perfecting their argument about whether gorillas should be in captivity or not. Children have written ‘for’ and ‘against’ arguments to go with those statements. Children have also learnt key vocabulary and debate vocabulary that could support their statements. They finished the week by writing out their first paragraphs, including all the grammatical features required in a debate argument.

 

In Maths, the focus this week has been on statistics. Children worked on analysing and comparing data. They have looked at numerous ways data can be shown and how data can be read from it. Children also looked at mode, median and range to finish the week. Children at the beginning of every lesson have also been working on their timetables. They spend 2 minutes trying and completing 40 questions. This week the focus has been on the 7x tables. We have also introduced looking at SATS-style questions as their starter to prepare children for Year 6.

                                               

 

In Science, we have been working towards learning about plants in lots of detail. We have spent the past couple of weeks looking at a plant’s life cycle. We then looked at the features of a plant, then how seeds disperse and then, lastly, seed germination. We discussed the conditions that are required for a plant to grow and also the stages of it.

 

In R.E. children have been focusing on how life and death are seen in different religions. This week the focus was on the religion of Judaism and also of Christianity. Children first began by watching a video which showed the procession of a burial. We then discussed the similarities and differences this had with the other religions that we had focused on.

On Wednesday, children took part in their sports day. They spent the afternoon split into 16 teams that also had Year 6 children in them. Children showed immense teamwork and encouragement to try to get their team to succeed. They took part in 16 stations as, unfortunately, the heat brought an earlier end to their sports day. The children were extremely respectful and showed determination throughout.

 

On Tuesday afternoon, children went to the Somme Barracks in Daisyfield to take part in a crucial crew safety event. Children took part in a carousal of activities. These included Youth Action, understanding how to promote both physical and mental health, is crucial for overall well-being. NEST, an initiative to help mental health well-being and offers its services as support for children. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS), which talked about the importance of keeping safe around water and what to do in certain situations. Lastly, an educational session designed to help individuals understand the dynamics of peer influence and develop strategies for navigating situations where they feel pressured to act against their better judgment. The children were amazing and were treated to having a look at the army trucks in the Barracks.

Summer 2 Week 5

We continued our final English writing outcome this week, focusing on a balanced argument. We discussed for and against animals being kept in a zoo or captivity. Some children were for animals being in a zoo, and the rest of the children were against animals kept in a zoo. This week we looked at highlighting structural and language features of an example text (WAGOLL). We have also been looking carefully at the text to see what structures and features will help us with our planning and writing next week.

In Maths this week, the focus has been on fractions and percentages. We discussed the term ‘percentage’ and how we can use fractions to help us find the percentage. Children then moved onto word problems, focusing on how sales at a shop work. We looked at converting 25% into a fraction and then using our knowledge to subtract this from the total amount.

                                   

In Science this week, children have been learning about what parts of a plant and the roles they play. They looked at words such as petal, stigma, filament and sepal.

On Thursday, all the children took part in the transition day. They moved up to Year 6 for the day and spent the day with their new Year 6 teacher, either Mr Prescott or Mrs. Lawton. Children were nervous but also excited about moving up. They were treated just like the Year 6s, following their routine of the day. They began by sitting on the benches (a year 6 privilege) and then went off to their new teacher. They took part in some wonderful activities, including writing a letter which they would view on their last day in Year 6. Head boy, girl and prefects were also discussed with them, and they filled out forms that Mr Prescott and Mrs Lawton would be going through.

With the hot weather due to return over the next week, we also arranged for a representative from Lancashire Fire and Rescue to come into school and talk to the children about the potential dangers of open water, cold water shock and what to do in an emergency by the water.

Summer 2 Week 4

WOW! What a hot week it has been in 5G. Children have persevered, worked hard and enjoyed some cold treats.

Children this week did their final assessments in Year 5. They showed perseverance and hard-work battling the assessments and the weather.

We also began our final English writing outcome this school year, focusing on a balanced argument. We first discussed why we have arguments and debates and how they improve our oracy skills. We looked at phrases and words that help in a debate to make statements feel formal. Children then moved onto finding out the meanings of words that they could use in a balanced argument and putting in some simple sentences for and against animals being kept in captivity.

 

Summer 2 Week 3

In Maths, we have focused on equivalent fractions, adding fractions, ordering fractions, multiplying fractions and finished the week converting fractions into decimals and percentages. It has been a hard week this week, but children have shown resilience and worked hard.

In Science, we have started to look at animals, including humans, and identify patterns in animals. We have looked at the gestation period of mammals, how long they gestate for, how much the average female weighs and looked to see if we could find any patterns.

In English, we have spent this week writing up and editing our writing outcome for the term of a suspense narrative. There were some fantastic suspense paragraphs and detailed work created.

D.T. this week has been a fun interactive time creating beam bridges out of Lego.  We had some successes with this. We then evaluated the bridges, looking at what worked and what we could improve.

Summer 2 Week 2

In English this week, the children have been looking at the book ‘King Kong’ by Anthony Browne. We looked at a W.A.G.O.L.L. text to find particular language and structure features. We then read some more of King Kong and met other creatures and characters.

In Maths, we have been looking at the addition and subtraction of decimals. The children found this a nice topic to do after a hard topic of angles. We worked through division and worked on our chunking methods. We finished the week looking at fractions. We converted to make equivalent fractions and ordered them from smallest to largest.

In Science, we have started to look at animals, including humans, and identify patterns in animals. We will be looking at the gestation period of mammals. The children were allowed to research their own animals and find out the gestation period and mass in kg of the animals themselves. We will then be looking at whether we can find any patterns.

P.E. This week was a fun yoga lesson in the classroom. The children seemed to enjoy this.

R.E. this week looked at what the Buddhist religion believes happens after death. The children created fact files about the religion of Buddhism and how they view death and what they believe comes next.

On Thursday we had a guest visitor in class, Ian from the Hummingbird Project, who will be with us for the next 5 weeks. He talked, introduced the project and explained what we will be looking at over the next 5 weeks. Yesterday's lesson included looking at the things in life that make us happy.

                          

The children have worked extremely hard this week, and we only have 5 weeks left in 5G.

'I enjoyed making our bridges out of Lego'

'I liked what we did in P.E. this week because we got to do yoga and just dance'

'I liked Maths because I learnt how to do short division.'

 

Summer 2 Week 1

What a wonderful start we have had to the new term.

The children began this term predicting what our new book 'King Kong' would be about. Some children had heard of the book or watched the movie, but it was mentioned that this could be slightly different. Four clues were revealed to the children, before finally revealing the front cover. We began to read the book and the children were so fascinated by the story and how the plot picked up pace. We discussed the main characters and looked at key vocabulary in the text.

In Maths, we focused on angles and finding missing lengths. Children revised the names of angles, which helps support them in tackling these problems. We then moved onto the perimeter and found missing lengths. Both were then combined, to find missing length and missing angles. We completed the week by looking at graphs and plotting points to complete a polygon.

In Science, we have begun a new topic focusing on gestation in living things and their habitats. We began the first lesson, looking at the life cycles of a frog. We discussed the timeline of it and wrote down key important facts about the stages of their lives. We also had a fun bingo game, where children had to write down answers based on their previous knowledge.

In PSHE we discussed the apps that are available for us to use on our phones. We discussed what they could be used for in both a positive and negative way. We will also be beginning our work with the Hummingbird Project next week looking at mental well-being.