April 19th, 2024

Welcome back to the Summer Term! This is my favourite term of the year as there is lots of exciting opportunities and events to look forward to. 

This week we have been busy starting lots of new topics in lots of different subjects. In English, we have began our new text 'Can we save the tiger?' which is a non -fiction text all about endangered animals around the world. The children have been very engaged by this book and have been fascinated learning about all the different animals. We have started to plan our own persuasive speeches on saving an endangered  animal. Next week we will be spending time writing these and then performing them to the class. 

In Maths we have started our shape unit by focusing on angles. We have learnt how to measure angles and how to draw angles using a protractor. We have also learnt the names to classify different angles: acute , right angles, obtuse and reflex. 

In history we have begun our unit on the middle east by looking at one of the most ancient civilisations known - Mesopotamia. We looked at the inventions they invented and discussed which we thought was the most important. Most agreed that the wheel was the most important invention. 

On Wednesday with Mr Legg, the children started their new science topic on humans and animals over time looking at Charles Darwin and his discoveries. This will link well with our trip to Paignton Zoo in a few weeks! 

Today we had our first lesson on rounders. We spent time practicing the basic skills needed, batting and bowling and then ended the session with a class game. Next week we will build on these skills and also incorporate more rules into our class game. 

Spellings and maths homework due in on Monday. 

I hope you have a lovely weekend! 

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