Reversible Changes

We recently experimented with salt to see how much would dissolve in water. We then left the solution over the holiday to see if we could get the salt back from the water.

Natural Disasters.

This week we introduced the topic of  Natural Disasters with the children being given the scenario of having to build a shelter, with a limited number of resources, following a natural disaster. The children are now more aware of what it may feel like to be in such a situation.

Review and Preview

English	This week we used short animation clips to develop descriptive, focusing on character and setting.	Next week we will continue to develop our descriptive writing. We will be using a short film clip to create a short story, focusing on using complex sentences.
Maths	This week we have focused on mental maths calculations for multiplying by 5 and using the written column method for adding decimals.	This week we will continue our work on using mental skills for multiplication and include division. We will continue our standard written column method for subtracting decimal numbers to 2 places before moving on to standard written methods for multiplying and dividing.
Art	This week we will began to draw 3D buildings, focusing on the use of line and perspective.	Next  week we will continue to draw 3D buildings, focusing on the use of line and perspective.
PSHE	This week we discussed how mindful breathing and concentration can help us to be clear thinkers.	This week we will develop our mindful breathing and concentration to help us to be clear thinkers.
Humanities	This week we began our independent inquiry research on natural disasters.	Next week we will be focusing on the natural disasters of the children's choice, focusing on the cause, effect and how people can prepare for natural disasters.
Science	Our science work will be incorporated into the individual focus of the children during their personal inquiry topic.	Our science work will be incorporated into the individual focus of the children during their personal inquiry topic.
Notices and events	We have PE on Monday. We have Swimming on Tuesday. We have Library on Thursday (remember to bring your books).