The children in VW have worked incredibly hard over recent weeks, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence growing across the curriculum.
As mathematicians, we have been learning long division, BODMAS and fractions, including finding equivalent fractions and comparing fractions with different denominators. The children have embraced increasingly challenging calculations and enjoyed a memorable song to help them master long division.
In English, the children have written diary entries inspired by ‘The Arrival’ and are now studying ‘Hidden Figures’, exploring the achievements of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, three pioneering mathematicians whose work helped shape NASA's early space programme. Short burst writing activities have helped reinforce Year 5/6 statutory spellings through humour and creativity.
In Guided Reading, we have been reading ‘I Am Malala’, using the APE (Answer, Prove, Explain) approach to retrieve evidence from the text and explore themes of courage, resilience and the importance of education for all.
During Science, the children enjoyed a lively debate after reviewing flat Earth and spherical Earth theories proposed over time. The children have also enjoyed their session at Robin Wood and created beautiful crosses with Mrs Skeggs and Miss Elliott. Mrs Skeggs has also supported them in creating stunning batik designs in class.
We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, hard work and achievements!
