Spring 

Elm class have been reading, "On the Move" by Michael Rosen in their whole-class reading lessons. While learning their reading skills, they have also developed a strong understanding of how conflict is related to migration and the impact this is having and has had on people around the world. This has inspired them to learn more about their own families history, but it has also prompted some writing for purpose. They chose to write directly to Michael Rosen with their own poems, stories and questions. They were delighted that he responded to say that he was impressed with their work, but he also offered some advice to the children - read, read, read was the message! How incredible for our young writers!

During our class assembly this week, the children wrote random acts of kindness. We have been picking out five each day for them to complete. 

Autumn 

In Elm class the children enjoy a few minutes at the end of each day to learn about cultural traditions around the world. When it comes to losing a tooth, we have found out how other countries have a tradition of throwing them out, throwing them on the roof or even burying them in the garden of a university they would like to go to. We have linked our geography unit into this activity, by finding the country on the map and naming the continent it is in. 

Summer

There have been so many exciting things happening this term, it is difficult to know where to begin. Year 6 have had SATs, while the Year 5s completed a comic themed project week; we have begun rehearsing for our school play; and had some super enrichment activities, including bikeability and geography field studies. 

Spring 

It has been an incredibly busy half term, with the children making themselves proud through their effort and determination across the curriculum. Some of the highlights have included: our first geography unit of the year on coastal erosion; some experimental installation art; and not to forget the opportunity to try out some SATs papers. It has been wonderful to see the class thriving on their challenges and celebrating their successes as they see themselves making excellent progress in their learning. Well done to Elm class. 

Autumn 2023

Summer 1

This half term has been super busy for Elm Class. They absolutely smashed their SATs and we couldn't be prouder. However, we have managed to complete lots of learning with a wider curriculum focus, which definitely deserves a mention. Our topic on World War 2 has really captured the children's interests, from thinking about evacuees to creating art inspired by their emotions surrounding the blitz. In PSHE, we have been thinking about ways to keep ourselves healthy, as well as practising how to stay calm in an emergency. While in PE, our rounders unit came to an end with some fun competition as we took on Silver Birch; Elm class then went head to head as Years 4, 5 and 6 split in half and competed against one another. All round a great half term of learning. Enjoy the break.