Here is the medium term plan for our topic - down on the farm.  I have also attached a home learning grid for anyone that wishes to do some extra learning.

Mrs K

Next week, we are celebrating National Diversity week across school. The children will be taking part in a number of activities. Let's celebrate being different!

Well done to this weeks Head-teacher and Good to be Green awards! Thank you for putting in 100% effort into your work/behaviour. Keep it up

What an amazing first week back at school for Year 4. Certificates were earned by Nathan and Ella for a really focused week and Good to be Green pencils were awarded to Lucy and Sophia. A fantastic week, well done Year 4. 

Our question this Half Term is "What makes South America a continent of contrasts?  Our class text is "Trash" by Andy Mulligan; a thought provoking and exciting fictional novel.   Please see below the Medium Term Plan and the Home Learning Challenge Grid for this final Half Term in Year 5.   Mrs Blomeley

Year 5's visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park was AMAZING!  We saw so many animals, including wallabies, lemurs and monkeys as well as a majestic polar bear!  Wow!  During the classroom session, the teacher was impressed with their rainforest knowledge.  They also got to handle a huge snail, the cockroaches and a snake!  But our favourite part had to be the cute red panda, which was really how the whole idea of visiiting a zoo started.  Brilliant behaviour made the teachers extremely proud ! Well done Year 5!  Mrs Blomeley

Year 4 have been so lucky this year to create firm links with a Polish school initiated by Miss Laitl. They had the chance today to have a final zoom lesson where they were asking the children about their favourite colours, foods and about their family members. They have loved receiving cards and messages from Poland and I know this relationship will continue to grow as they move up into Year 5. 

Our Egyptian topic started this week with so much enthusiasm. The children have all been so eager to find out about what and when the Ancient Egyptians were that we had to make sure they could identify with the modern world in Egypt today, as some children thought they still had pharoahs in Egypt and built pyramids. It's going to be a fun filled half term as we explore the subject more. 

Mindfulness yoga was enjoyed by Year 3. They learnt how breathing can help them to calm down and relax.

Yoga poses were learnt by Year 3.

How do you relax?

If you are feeling sad how can yoga help you?

If you feel angry could yoga and mindfulness help you?

Year 3 are taking part in Sports sessions to promote being active and healthy. Children should be able to say why they exercise and how it is good for their bodies.

Team games promote cooperation, and good skills to have when working as a team.