Oak Class News

This week the children have been busy creating light‑up cards as part of our electricity topic in science. Many of the cards are working well already, with pupils successfully building simple circuits to power LEDs. A few designs still need refining, so there is more testing and debugging to do — excellent practice in perseverance and problem‑solving.

This week Group B led our Shine Together service at Church. It was wonderful to see how their confidence has grown since they first led last year. The children shared thoughtful reflections and helped the whole school learn about the meaning of Mothering Sunday. Their maturity and clear voices made the service very special.

A big well done to everyone involved for their creativity, teamwork and confidence.

6th March 2026

This week Year 5 took part in a lively volleyball competition with Mr Blunt. The children practised their teamwork and communication skills and learnt how to play the game effectively. Their enthusiasm and willingness to support each other were excellent to see.

Big Write and Maths

• In English, the children completed their Big Write — a suspense story — and produced some strong, imaginative pieces.
• In maths, Year 5 finished their multiplication and division topic, consolidating key methods and demonstrating good progress.

Well done to Year 5 for a busy week of sporting, writing and mathematical achievements!

 

 

This week our Year 6 children took part in their Bikeability programme. After recapping Level 1 and Level 2 skills, they progressed onto Level 3 training. The children cycled confidently around Potton and practised important road skills, including:

• Positioning and observation on quieter roads
• Using roundabouts safely, including correct signalling and lane choices
• Making safe decisions when sharing the road with other users

Their focus and maturity throughout the sessions were excellent — they were a real credit to the school. Well done to all pupils for showing such responsibility and determination.

 

27th February 2026

 

This week our Year 6 children took part in their Mock SATs week. We are delighted to report that they impressed us with their resilience and determination throughout the tests. Well done to every pupil for their effort and focus — we hope the children have shared their results with you at home.

 

 

Year 5 have enjoyed a varied and engaging week across the curriculum:

• Geography – the children explored the Inca civilisation of South America, learning about its people and culture.
• Computing – they continued to build their projects centred on a moving object, developing their programming and design skills.
• DT – pupils started to think about their puppet designs, beginning the creative planning process.
• Science – children began designing their own cards that light up, learning how to create simple circuits to make their designs work.

It has been a busy week of hard work and creativity across both year groups — well done to everyone involved.

 

6th February 2026

 

• Rhyming words
• Couplets
• Creating a story using a story mountain design

The children were fully engaged as they learned how to weave their personal experiences into their raps, making the storytelling process both relatable and creative.

After the assembly, the children had the opportunity to plan their own rap, drawing on the skills they had just acquired. We were thrilled to see some fantastic results.

This activity not only enhanced their writing skills but also encouraged self-expression and confidence in sharing their stories.

 

 30th January 2026

This week, we took an important step in promoting inclusivity and understanding within our school community. On Monday, Mrs Chapman delivered a powerful assembly on anti-racism to all pupils. The assembly aimed to raise awareness about the importance of equality and the impact of racism in our society.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our students, and this initiative is just one of the many ways we aim to promote respect and understanding in our school community.

 

23rd January 2026

This week, the children participated in an insightful assembly presented by the NSPCC focused on staying safe. Following the assembly, the children engaged in follow-up activities, which included listing trusted adults they can talk to about any concerns or worries. This important exercise helps reinforce the message of safety and the importance of communication.

 

In Year 5, the computing lesson this week centred around getting motors working through the Crumble software. The children enjoyed hands-on learning as they explored how to control motors, enhancing their understanding of programming and electronics.

 

Meanwhile, in Year 6, the DT lesson involved creating prototypes of their puppets. The results were truly impressive, showing the children's creativity and craftsmanship. Additionally, the children took the time to debug their prototypes, identifying areas for improvement as they prepare to complete their final hand puppets.

 

Both year groups also started their new science topic on electricity this week. In the first lesson, they explored making simple circuits using the Phet programme. This interactive approach allows the children to visualise and understand the principles of electricity in an engaging way.

 

16th January 2026

This week, Year 5 had their second swimming lesson. In this session, the children began learning different strokes tailored to their individual abilities. Their behaviour throughout the lesson was exemplary, as they listened attentively to their swim teachers and set a positive example for our school. We are proud of their progress and commitment to improving their swimming skills.

 

Additionally, Year 5 started their Crumble topic this week, focusing on connecting a Crumble to the computer and creating a flashing LED light.

 

In Year 6, the children completed their second DT lesson this week. They have finalised their designs for their hand puppets and are looking forward to creating a prototype and pattern design in the upcoming lesson. This project encourages creativity and practical skills, and we can't wait to see their innovative designs come to life.

In our computing lessons, Year 6 explored the concept of debugging and began thinking about their own Scratch computer game. This foundational skill is essential for developing their programming abilities and the children are eager to dive deeper into the world of coding.

 

We are excited about the learning and creativity happening in both year groups this week!

 

 

 

9th January 2026

Welcome back, everyone! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the new term ahead. It was fantastic to take the children out during Tuesday break time to enjoy the remaining parts of our snow. Their enthusiasm and joy were truly infectious!

 

This week, our Year 5 children had their first swimming lesson, which served as an assessment lesson. We are proud to say that all the children tried really hard and showed great determination in the water. Their efforts are commendable, and we look forward to seeing their progress in the coming weeks.

 

While the Year 5s were at swimming, our Year 6 children had a wonderful time starting to explore the design of their own hand puppets. This creative activity allowed them to express their ideas. We can’t wait to see what they come up with!

 

In English, the children have been busy editing and proofreading their Big Writes from last half-term. This important process helps them refine their writing skills and develop a keen eye for detail. We are excited to see how their hard work pays off as they enhance their pieces.

Here's to a fantastic term ahead filled with learning, creativity and fun!

 

18th December 2025

 This week, we celebrated our Christmas Dinner as a whole school for the first time in our hall, and what a wonderful occasion it was! The children thoroughly enjoyed the festive meal, complete with all the traditional trimmings. They had great fun opening crackers and participating in the 'Keep the Hat' competition, where our winners were Elliott and Tom. Their laughter and joy truly made the event special, creating lasting memories.

 

 We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully completed our Christmas performance! The children sang and performed so well, showcasing their hard work and dedication. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents who made and provided costumes; we appreciate the effort and time this required, as it significantly enhanced the overall performance. We are also grateful to those parents who could attend and support our show. The children have worked incredibly hard in rehearsing, and your presence made it all the more meaningful.

 

 As we approach the festive season, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to all parents and carers for a wonderful Christmas break. May this time be filled with joy, laughter and precious moments with loved ones. Thank you for your continued support throughout the term, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the New Year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12th December 2025

This week, we had a magical surprise as Santa himself visited our school! It was a heartwarming moment that truly captured the spirit of Christmas.

 

We also had the pleasure of enjoying a delightful Widdershins puppet show. The children were captivated by the retelling of a classic story, which sparked their imaginations. After the performance, they had the chance to hold some of the puppets, making the experience even more memorable. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and engagement with the art of storytelling.

 

Rehearsals for our Christmas performance are going exceptionally well! The children have been working hard to prepare for the show, which will take place at the Church next Thursday. Their dedication and enthusiasm are shining through, and we can't wait to share their hard work with parents and carers. Be sure to mark your calendars for what promises to be a fantastic festive celebration!

 

 

 

 

 

5th December 2025

The festive spirit has truly taken over our classroom as Christmas has arrived! The children have been busy decorating the tree and brightening up the windows using colourful chalk pens. Their creativity has transformed our space, filled with joy and excitement for the holiday season.

 

 

 

This week, we had an exciting KAPLA workshop where the children had an absolute blast building various festive creations. The task was to construct a snowman, a Christmas tree, elves and even a village! The results were nothing short of brilliant, showcasing the children's teamwork and imaginative skills. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm as they collaborated and brought their ideas to life.

 

 

 

 

In another festive highlight, our governors visited this week to help the children create Christingles for our upcoming church service. This traditional activity not only allowed the children to learn about the significance of Christingles but also fostered a sense of community as everyone worked together. The children were thrilled to participate and the final creations were delightful!

 

We look forward to more festive activities as we approach the holiday season!

 

28th November 2025

As we look forward to the warmer months, we are eagerly anticipating the vibrant display of tulips that will bloom next year.

 

This week Paul Blunt visited to contact an engaging first aid workshop to Oak Class. The session was a tremendous success, providing students with essential first aid skills and knowledge.

 

During the workshop, pupils learned how to respond in emergencies, perform CPR, and assist someone who is choking. Paul’s hands-on approach and expertise ensured that the students not only gained valuable information but also built confidence in their ability to help others in critical situations.

 

 

 

 

 

19th September 2025 

What a fantastic start to the new school year! It was great to welcome our new Year 5 children into the class and lovely to keep our new Year 6 pupils with us for another exciting year. Everyone has settled in really well, and we’re already looking forward to the brilliant learning and fun ahead.

A real highlight of the week was harvesting potatoes from our very own school garden, which the children helped to plant during the summer term. Our Year 6 pupils did a brilliant job cooking them into delicious mini jacket potatoes, which we enjoyed with cheese, beans, and sour cream – a real treat!

Well done to everyone for a super first week back!

 

 

11th July 2025

 

 

   

 

20th June 2025

This week in maths we have been exploring angles on a straight line and how they sum to 180 degrees. Pupils have been using this knowledge to solve problems. The pupils then moved onto measuring angles using a 180 degree and 360-degree protractor. Finally, we ended the week by applying knowledge to calculating degrees in a range of shapes.

 

This week in English we have been continuing our book, War Horse. We have been writing diary entries and looking at unfamiliar words and meanings.

 

This week in DT saw us create our pitta bread pizzas. The children really enjoyed making these and exploring how to grate cheese and use the cooker.

 

This week we saw us attend Edward Peake for a fun run. The children really enjoyed all the different obstacles to overcome. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day!

 

This week Paul Blunt, our PE partner, attended school and gave the children a talk on Health and Wellbeing. It’s always great to have Paul visit and deliver sessions for our pupils.

 

DT – Our DT lesson next week is Spiced Potato chips – the school will be providing these resources.

Thursday 26th June – This date is our school photo day!

 

 

 

12th June 2025

This week in English we started our new English book called ‘War Horse’. We have been exploring the character profiles and inferring what we can learn about each character. We have also been exploring new vocabulary and first-person writing points of view.

This week in maths we have been continuing with our learning on shape. The children have been learning to identify different types of angles – acute, obtuse, straight line and reflex angles. The children then moved onto measuring different angles, up to 180 degrees, using online tools and protractors.

This week Rev Alex joined the class for curriculum in Church. We explored Matthias, who was the person chosen to replace Judas as an apostle. Matthias had to join an already established group, which as we all know can be tricky! Rev Alex explored with the children what we can do when we welcome our new Year 5s in September. The children had some really great ideas.

It was great to be joined my Mrs Hollyman again this week. The children enjoyed continuing their gardening club by planting a range of different plants. We’re so lucky to have volunteers, such as Mrs Hollyman, to give our pupils these wonderful opportunities.

This week children in Group B led ‘Shine Together’ at all Saints Church. It was great to see their confidence and leadership grow since the last ‘Shine Together’.

 

 

Our second cooking lesson was a great success! The children all prepared their own fruit salad to take home – please see some pictures below.

Next week we are looking forward to our Fun Run at Edward Peake and sharing learning through our books with parents on Monday to.

  

 

6th June 2025

This week in maths we have been recapping properties of 2-D shapes. We have explored the different triangles, quadrilaterals and the word polygon. The children have also identified regular and irregular polygons. To finish the week, we identified different angles – acuate, obtuse, right angle and reflex.

This week in English we have been finishing off our Big Write from before the half-term. The children all retold the story ‘The Black Hat’ in the style of Kensuke, from our book of Kensuke’s kingdom. Our learning focus was fronted adverbials and parenthesis for this piece of work.

This week Group B were rehearsing their Shine Together collective worship. Group B student will deliver this on Thursday 12th June at 3:00pm.  

Our DT lessons started this week – the children thoroughly enjoyed this! We made vegetable stick and dip. The children learned the claw and bridge cutting technique to complete this. Please see some picture below. A reminder that our cooking lesson on Wednesday 11th June is fruit salad; and children need to bring these resources in from home.

Finally, thank you to all the parents and children for their hard work in their learning logs for the last half-term. The children have truly worked hard on these and they’re great to see!

 

 

 

 

 

23rd May 2025

 

This week in maths we have been finishing our end of term unit and assessments. The children worked very hard with some encouraging results. Next half-term we will be moving onto our new topic of shape.

 

This week in English we have been finishing the book Kensuke’s Kingdom. Our writing has been preparing for a Big Write after the half-term.

 

 

This week saw us take a group of the children to the athletics’ tournament in Bedford. The children competed in running races, long jump and a throwing competition.

 

 

 

In computing this week, the children have been finishing their unit on physical computing. The children designed and created a moving carousel. We have been fortunate to keep the kits after half-term. After half-term we are going to explore how to create a moving buggy around a track.

 

 

2nd May 2025

In maths this week we have been exploring our new topic ‘area and perimeter’. The children have calculated the perimeter of rectangles, regular polygons and irregular polygons. We then explored area of rectangles and compound shapes.

 

 

This week in English we started our new book, Kensuke’s Kingdom. We explored the first few chapters where Michael goes overboard and looked at creating a Motif poem for this.

 

 

This week saw us all competing in a local football tournament at Sandy. We played against Moggerhanger, Biggleswade Academy and Roxton Primary School. All children participated well and it was a great morning out!

 

 

 

 

 

25th April 2025

This week in maths we recapped our decimals and percentages learning and complete our mini assessment. We then moved onto our new topic of area and perimeter. We calculated the perimeter of rectangles.

 

This week in English we have been publishing our stories from last half-term. The children are then ready to perform these.

 

This week the children were introduced to our Crumble programming software. The children learned how to program a sparkle and motor.

 

On Tuesday, Mrs Hollyman came to school to start the children’s gardening club. It was great to see the children getting involved planting potatoes.

 

 

14th March 2025

 

 

 

7th March 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

14th February 2025

This week in maths we have been finishing our multiplication and moving onto the division method. We have used place value charts to show division and then moved this onto the ‘bus stop method’. In our final lesson of division, we explored using factor pairs to divide. The children then chose their preferred method of division. After half-term we have one more lesson on multiplication and division before moving onto our next topic of fractions. 

This week in English we have been continuing our work on building to a setting description by drawing and annotating our description. We have explored similes and metaphors to support with describing. The children have also enjoyed reading the guided reading book – Rooftoppers. After half-term we will be continuing with Rooftoppers and beginning to start to describe a character for our story. 

This week in art we have been finishing our Islamic art topic by creating a tile out of clay. The children have used geometric shapes to create an Islamic style piece. Some pictures below.

Finally, the group A pupils led the shine together at Church this week. It was great seeing the pupils take an active role in leading shine together – well done to group A!

Have a restful half-term, and I am looking forward to welcoming the children have for Spring 2. 

  

 

 

 

 

 

14th February 2025

This week in maths we have been finishing our multiplication and moving onto the division method. We have used place value charts to show division and then moved this onto the ‘bus stop method’. In our final lesson of division, we explored using factor pairs to divide. The children then chose their preferred method of division. After half-term we have one more lesson on multiplication and division before moving onto our next topic of fractions. 

This week in English we have been continuing our work on building to a setting description by drawing and annotating our description. We have explored similes and metaphors to support with describing. The children have also enjoyed reading the guided reading book – Rooftoppers. After half-term we will be continuing with Rooftoppers and beginning to start to describe a character for our story. 

This week in art we have been finishing our Islamic art topic by creating a tile out of clay. The children have used geometric shapes to create an Islamic style piece. Some pictures below.

Finally, the group A pupils led the shine together at Church this week. It was great seeing the pupils take an active role in leading shine together – well done to group A!

Have a restful half-term, and I am looking forward to welcoming the children have for Spring 2. 

 

31st January 2025

This week in maths we have started our new topic of multiplication and division. The children have been working on completing the area model of multiplication. We have then applied this knowledge to the column multiplication method. We will continue to explore the column method into next week.

 

This week in English we have been exploring ‘Readers as writers’ and have been looking at lots of different texts to get inspiration for our own writing piece of a forest. We have also explored the ‘rule of three’ in English when using descriptive sentences.

 

This week in science we completed an experiment about solubility. The children got hands on with mixing different substances in water and finding out whether they are soluble or insoluble.

 

This week also saw some of the pupils participate in the Year 5 and 6 indoor athletics tournament. They competed so well as a team and in their individual events. We are still awaiting on the results.

 

Finally, this week we had a filming crew visit the school to document the kiln discovering on the field. Mrs Chapman chose Ethan to interview his thoughts on the discovery. This filming will hopefully be broadcasted over the weekend. We’re incredibly proud of Ethan, and we look forward to watching this segment.

 

24th January 2025

 

This week in English we have started our new topic – writing a narrative. This narrative will be around a forest setting. This week the children have been generating words and phrases to describe a forest scene.

This week we finished our 'Fraction A' topic. The pupils completed their final mini assessment, with some scores to be proud of. Our next topic, which we started today, is  multiplcation and division. 

This week in computing, we started to record our own videos. The children were introduced to a range of different video shots and camera angles. Next week the pupils will begin to create their own storyboard for their own video.

 

17th January 2024

This week in maths we have been focusing on subtracting fractions. The children have explored subtracting a fraction from a fraction and mixed numbers. The children are becoming more confident with converting fractions to equivalent fractions before subtracting.

 

This week in English the children have been editing and publishing their Big Writes from the last half-term. The children have written wonderful, creative Dreamgiver stories, ready to read to the group should they wish.

This week the children were visited by the NSPCC to have their workshop. The workshop focused on the different types of abuse and how to use our trusted adults for support. The children impressed me with their knowledge and behaviour throughout the session.

 

 

10th January 2024

This week in maths we have been finishing off our fraction topic, by adding mixed numbers and fractions.

 

This week in English we have been finishing our Big Write Stories that we started before the Christmas holidays.

It has been wonderful to see the children enjoying their bikeability sessions. The children have learnt how to stop, complete a road turn, signalling and how to move round a junction. See some pictures below.

 

13th December 2024

 

Maths

This week in maths we have been exploring ordering and comparing fractions using our times table and equivalent fraction knowledge. The pupils then moved onto adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator.

English

This week in English we have been exploring character descriptions of the Dreamgiver. The children have been considering, noun phrases, adjectives, onomatopoeia, similies and prepositional phrases. The children then went onto create and describe their own Dreamgiver character for this narrative Big Write next week.

Fencing

This week the children had a taster fencing session. They were taught how some defensive and offensive moves. Fun was had all round.

Christmas Dinner

Finally, this week it was so great to have Christmas dinner with Oak class. See some of our pictures below.

 

 

6th December 2024

Maths

This week in maths we have been continuing our learning on fractions. The children have been exploring equivalent fractions, converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and comparing fractions less than one.

English

This week in English the children moved onto their new writing topic inspired by a film animation. The children worked on a character description using rainbow writing.

Widdershiens

The children thoroughly enjoyed their visit from Widdershiens – some photos are below of his show.

Making Me Workshops

Oak class were visited by a ‘Making Me’ representative where they were exploring how to be resilient. The children were brilliant and had some great ideas to share. The pupils then went onto how they can look after themselves and who to talk to when things don’t always go the way they had planned.

 

 

 

 

22nd November 2024

Maths

This week in maths we have been finishing our multiplication and division topic. We have been exploring revising cube numbers, multiplying and dividing by 10/100 and 100 and using factors pairs to support us with multiplying larger numbers. Pupils completed their mini assessment and many improved from the previous score. Next week we are moving onto the first fractions topic of the year.

English

This week in English we have been continuing with the Spider and the Fly Poem. We have identified alien sentences within the poem – picking out whether the sentence has a subject and verb. The children have matched coherent sentences and have been introduced to sentence colour blocking. We finished the week by starting to plan our next Big Write for Spider and the fly which will be completed next week.

Curriculum in Church

This week the children were visited by Reverend Alex who delivered a session about the seasons with Church.

Book Share

It was great to see so many parents attending book share this week. The children thoroughly enjoyed showing their learning to you.

 

 

15th November 2024

 

Maths

This week in maths we have been working through the multiplication and division unit. We have been exploring, factors, common factors, prime numbers, square numbers and cube numbers. The children were able to use practical resources when exploring square and cube numbers.

English

This week in English we have been continuing with the Spider and the Fly poem. We looked at an adaptation of the poem through a book. The children liked how the illustrator used a variety of illustrations to bring the poem alive. We have also been working on subject to verb correspondent, as well as using persuasive expanded noun phrases.

Road Safety

This week the pupils were visited by Phil Bloor from Central Bedfordshire. Phil delivered an assembly on road safety to the whole school. He then worked with Oak and allowed the pupils to explore a virtual reality experience. Phil also left the pupils with road safety boxes. The children have been working with reception class to deliver road safety sessions.

Shine Together

This was the second Shine Together led by Group B pupils. It was brilliant to see them working with Rev Alex to develop Shine Together. Taking ownership over the story, theme and songs within the planning session. The children were nervous, but delivered a brilliant Shine Together service. Thank you to those parents that came to watch.

RE

Finally, we finished our RE topic about Humanism and Christian values. The pupils created a powerpoint about the values that are important to them and how this would translate into rules for their world. This week the pupils managed to present them to the class.

It has been a very busy week in Oak!

 

 

 

  

25th October 2024

English

This week in English we have been reading and reviewing the end of Beowulf. The children have then been revising their reading techniques of retrieval skills within our guided reading book. We are going to be continuing Pig Heart Boy after the half-term as we still have a few pages left to read.

Maths

In maths this week we have been recapping some addition and subtraction techniques from last week’s test paper. We have explored missing number problems, bar models and two step addition and subtraction problems. The children then completed another mini-assessment, many pupils improved their previous score. After half-term we will be moving onto multiplication and division.

Art

This week is art we have been exploring Rocco and modernist art. The modernist art style is using primary colours with black and white. The children planned their art piece and recreated their piece onto a canvas.

We have had a great half-term of learning and here are some of the children’s best bits:

• “The Rococo styles are one of the best things we have learnt,” By Mylo.
• “My favourite part is when we completed our biographies of people who we looked up to,” By Jessica.
• “My favourite part so far this year is reading our class book in English,” by Elliott C
• “My favourite part this year has been improving in our maths tests,” by Roberta.

Hope you all have a fantastic half-term!

 

18th October 2024

English

This week in our English lessons the children have been working towards their second Big Write. This Big Write was focused around creating their own biographies. The children researched, planned and wrote some wonderful examples of their chosen person. The children worked on their editing skills and wrote this up in neat.

Maths

This week in our maths lessons then children have been continuing their work on addition and subtraction. The children have been using this knowledge to apply their learning to problem solving questions and finding missing numbers. The children completed their second mini-assessment and are ready to start our multiplication topic after the half-term.

Art

This week in art we have been exploring rococo patterns. The children enjoyed recreating rococo patterns using pencils only. The children were using skills such as:

• -Looking carefully at the shapes they are drawing and coping these accurately.
• -Drawing light lines, and not pressing too hard with the pencil.
• -Adding smaller details within the drawing to fit the style of rococo.

You can see some examples here.

 

11th October 2024

Maths

This week in maths we have been consolidating the column subtraction method. We have been exploring a range of word problems and missing number problems.

English

This week in English we have been exploring features of biographies. All pupils have chosen a person to write about. This week we spent some time considering subheadings and researching our information.

Shine Together

This week group A pupils led their first Shine Together assembly with Reverend Alex. It was great to see the children getting involved with the planning and implementation of the service. The pupil really impressed me. Group B will be completing their Shine Together in November.

Humanist Talk

Today we had a visit from two humanist – Ian Smith and Charles Baily. Both follow the values of humanism. It was great to have these visitors, as our RE topic for this half-term is Humanist and Christian values. The pupils listened well and thought of some great questions to ask. Ian and Charles then introduced the children to a variety of fossils from their collection.

 

 

 

         

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4th October 2024

Maths 

This week in maths we completed our mini assessment for place value with some excellent results. We have then moved onto our next math’s topic, addition and subtraction. Within addition this week we have been exploring mental strategies around partition numbers and using known facts, such as 4 + 2 = 6. The pupils then moved onto revising the formal written strategy. There was good accuracy when using this. Finally, we ended the week with introducing the formal written strategy for subtraction.

English

This week in English we have been looking at persuasive writing around the question ‘Do you feel sympathy for Grendel’s mother?’. We used the text to retrieve evidence to support our answers and then wrote our own persuasive piece. The pupils then edited this piece to reflect subject and verb agreement.

Art

This week was our first art lesson of the half-term. We explored known paintings to the children and investigated the style that the artist has used. We tried to recreate the smooth and rough style by using oil and soft pastels. Some examples are below.

Play Leader Training

Finally, Mr Blunt joined us this week to revisit their work on play leader. The pupils worked with the Year 4 pupils to learn many different games to teach to the younger children of the school. I was very impressed with their cooperation.

  

 

 

 

27th September 2024

Maths

This week in maths we have been exploring rounding to the nearest 10/100/1,000/10,000/100,000 and 1,000,000. Children have been using place value charts as well as number lines. Some pupils were able to see the pattern and rules when rounding. We have also been looking at comparing numbers using greater and less than.

English

This week in English we have been working on editing and improving our Big Writes from last week. The children have been introduced to Grendel’s mother and getting vengeance for her son.

RE

During RE we have been exploring humanist’s beliefs and values. Humanist believe that anyone can live a good life: both people who are religious and those who have no religious beliefs. This week we have been exploring how the Golden Rule within the humanist religions also applies to other religions too. The children created their own Golden Rules posters for which rules are important to them. Some examples are below.

 

 

 

 

20th September 2024

 

English

This week within our English lessons we have been working towards our first Big Write. The children have been exploring features of newspaper reports, interviews and how to plan a report. The children have written some great informative pieces about the trouble Grendel has been causing to the town of Heorot.

Maths

In maths this week the children have been working on partitioning numbers up to 1,000,000. Children have been working on flexible partitioning as well as the traditional way. We have also been adding and subtracting mentally and placing numbers onto a number line.

Stormbreak

This week we introduced the children to Stormbreak, our new wellbeing program for schools. We completed our first Stormbreak which was ‘Cross Country Challenge’ which taught us how to be resilience as well as having meaningful movement. The children really enjoyed their Stormbreak and keep asking when the next one will be!

Star of the week

This week’s star of the week goes to Ethan for his hard-work in maths lessons and a brilliant first Big Write. Well done Ethan!

 

 

13th September 2024

This week in Oak we have been very busy during our first full week back at school. It has impressed me how well they have settled back into school life at Sutton Primary.  In maths we have be working on reading and writing numbers to 1,000,000. The children have been using place value charts as well as mental arithmetic. Our English lessons have focused around the book of Beowulf and the battle between Beowulf and Grendel. The children have begun to create character profiles for both.

During our second science lesson the pupils have been researching different gestation periods of mammals. The children have been working on independently researching on our newly purchased laptops. Some pupils began to compare lengths and decide whether they were longer or shorter than a year.

Finally, it was great to be back in Church for our first Shine Together of the academic year. The children impressed me with their knowledge and understanding of the school values.