Week commencing 7th September 2026

This week in English, we have been researching Ancient Egypt and learning key vocabulary linked to this fascinating civilisation. We have explored important facts about Egyptian life, culture, and achievements to build our understanding of the topic. The children have been developing their knowledge and using new subject-specific vocabulary in preparation for writing a non-chronological report about this remarkable ancient civilisation.

In Maths, we have been representing and partitioning numbers up to 10,000. The children have been using place value knowledge to break numbers into thousands, hundreds, tens and ones. We are also beginning to learn that numbers can be partitioned in different ways, helping us to develop a deeper understanding of number structure and place value. The children have shown great enthusiasm as they explore different methods and explain their mathematical thinking.

In Science, we have been learning about the different types of rocks using chocolate! We used a Malteser to represent igneous rock, focusing on its shiny surface and the gas bubbles trapped inside. A Kit Kat helped us explore sedimentary rocks because of its visible layers, while a Bounty represented metamorphic rock with its crystal-like coconut filling. Finally, Dairy Milk chocolate showed us how fossils can be found within sedimentary rocks. The children had lots of fun making these comparisons and it was a memorable way to deepen their understanding of rocks and how they are formed.

Week Commencing 1 September 2026

The children have settled back into school really well and have made a fantastic start to the year. We have spent time getting to know one another, learning our new classroom routines, and discussing our expectations for a happy and successful year. We have also enjoyed exploring The Colour Monster, helping us to recognise and talk about our feelings and emotions. In addition, the children have been setting themselves personal targets for the year ahead and thinking about what they would like to achieve. It has been lovely to see their enthusiasm, confidence, and positive attitudes as they begin their new learning journey.