Hello everyone,
Another week gone means that we are getting closer and closer to the end of term. Thank you so much to everyone who has attended the Term 3 PTCs. I am still available to meet during Week 11 if you would like to make an appointment.
Here is what we have been up to this week:
Maths:
Year 5
| Negative Numbers | Sum.4.2 – Count through zero in 1s |
| Negative Numbers | Sum.4.3 – Count through zero in multiples |
| Negative Numbers | Sum.4.4 – Compare and order negative numbers |
| Negative Numbers | Sum.4.5 – Find the difference |
| Negative Numbers | End of unit assessment |
Year 6
From now until the end of term, Year 6 Maths lessons will focus on revising key content, working through UK past SATs papers, and building confidence for the transition into Year 7.
They have all worked incredibly hard this year and all achieved fantastic assessment scores. They should be very proud of themselves.
Literacy
This week in Literacy, we concluded our work on Radiant Child by applying our understanding of formal, persuasive writing in a creative and engaging way. Students became art critics, researching two very different pieces of art. They were challenged to write one positive review and one negative review, using expressive language and powerful descriptions to persuade or discourage others from viewing the artworks in person.
A key focus was the use of adverbs to show certainty, helping students sound confident and convincing in their critiques. They also worked on crafting varied and descriptive sentence structures, choosing vocabulary carefully to reflect their opinion while maintaining a formal tone. The activity allowed students to develop their critical thinking and writing skills in a meaningful context, while also sparking lively discussions about personal taste, artistic value, and how language can influence others.
IPC
This week in IPC, students took part in a collaborative research project exploring how different plants disperse their seeds. Working in small groups, they investigated the fascinating journeys seeds take in the natural world and created informative and visually engaging posters to showcase their findings.
Each group focused on a specific plant—dandelion, coconut, burdock, or pea—and examined the unique method it uses to spread its seeds. Through guided research, they explored where their plant is found, how its seeds travel, what features support that movement, and what kind of environment the seeds need to grow.
Once their research was complete, students created detailed posters that included labelled diagrams, maps showing the “journey” of the seed, and fun facts to engage their audience. They then presented their posters to the class, explaining how their plant’s seeds travel, the challenges they face, and why dispersal is so important for survival and growth.
This activity not only helped students deepen their understanding of plant life cycles, but also encouraged teamwork, presentation skills, and the ability to explain scientific ideas in their own words.
Useful Information
- Parent-teacher conferences are still open to everyone.
- Here is a link to the form if you would like to meet with me: PTCs
- *Please note that Wednesday 18th (2:30 – 2:50) is no longer available.
- The Permission form for Gyeonju World, happening on June 24th, has gone out to everyone. If you haven’t already signed it, please do so as soon as possible.
- Here is the link: Gyeongju World
Here is what is coming up this week for the ABC Countdown this week:
