Week commencing 5th October 2026

In English, we have continued our immersion into The Egyptian Cinderella. The children explored the key events of the story and used drama techniques, including freeze framing and thought tracking, to deepen their understanding of the characters and plot. By stepping into the characters' shoes, they considered thoughts, feelings and motivations at different points in the story. These activities helped to develop their comprehension, speaking and listening skills, while preparing them for writing their retell.

In Maths, we have been learning to add and subtract 1, 10 and 100 across number boundaries. This has been a challenging skill as it requires us to carefully consider place value and how digits change when crossing into a new ten, hundred or thousand. Although we found it tricky at times, we showed great resilience and perseverance, using our understanding of place value to problem solve.

In Science, we celebrated Science Week by taking a closer look at space rocks, including asteroids and meteors. We conducted an investigation to compare the density of different objects that were similar in size but made from different materials. The children measured, observed and discussed their findings before relating them to space rocks, considering how scientists use density to help identify and classify materials found in space.

Week commencing 28th September

This week in English, we have started reading our new class text, The Egyptian Cinderella. We have been exploring the story, discussing the key events and learning new vocabulary to help us understand the text. Over the next few week, we will be using our knowledge of the story to write our own retell, focusing using rich descriptions to capture the exciting events from the book.

In Maths, we have been developing our place value knowledge by adding and subtracting 1, 10, 100 and 1,000 from different numbers. We have been using our understanding of the value of each digit to solve problems efficiently and explain our reasoning.

The children thoroughly enjoyed our ‘Bring Your Family to Work’ morning on Tuesday. They loved taking part in a range of exciting science investigations and used their curiosity to explore how and why things happen. It was wonderful to see them working alongside their family members, sharing their learning and enthusiasm in the classroom. The morning was filled with excitement, discovery and lots of smiles!

In Art, we carefully removed the clay and mould from our casts to reveal our Ancient Egyptian tablets. It was exciting to see the finished designs emerge, complete with our carefully carved hieroglyphics. They are now ready for sketching and painting our picture of Nebamun an Egyptian noble.

Week commencing 21st September 2026

This week in English, we have been writing our non-chronological reports about Ancient Egypt. We have researched and written about a range of fascinating topics, including pyramids, pharaohs, gods and goddesses, and everyday life in Ancient Egyptian times. We have also been developing our editing skills by carefully reviewing and improving our work. This has helped us to create well-written, polished reports that we are proud to publish and share.

In Maths, we have been learning how to round numbers to the nearest 10, 100 and 1,000. We have practised identifying which multiple a number is closest to and explaining our reasoning. To help us remember the rules for rounding, we have been enjoying singing the rounding song each day, making our learning both fun and memorable!

In Art, we used the foam tiles we created last week to make our own moulds. We carefully added clay around the edges to create a barrier before mixing and pouring plaster of Paris into the mould. Although it was a messy activity, we had lots of fun and enjoyed seeing our Ancient Egyptian casts begin to take shape. The process helped us understand how artists can create repeated designs using moulds and casts.

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.