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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).

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English	Last week we continued to rehearse learn the parts and songs for our Key Stage 2 production , developing our acting and public speaking skills.	This week we continue to rehearse learn the parts and songs for our Key Stage 2 production , developing our acting and public speaking skills. We have also developed our thinking skills and vocabulary in solving word puzzles
Maths	Last week we will continued our work on using mental skills for multiplication and include division. We will then used our knowledge to solve word problems.	This week we will continue our work on using mental skills for multiplication and include division. We will then use our knowledge to solve word problems.
Art	Last week we will painted representations of animals in a  native American style.	This week we developed our representations of  Native American  art.
PSHE	Last week we discussed how worry is a natural response of our bodies in preparing us to deal with situations.	We shall develop our discussion on how worry is a natural response of our bodies in preparing us to deal with situations.
Humanities	Last week we began our independent research on comparing and contrasting different native American tribes to present to the class at the end of this term.	This week we developed our independent research on comparing and contrasting different native American tribes to present to the class at the end of this term.
Science	Last week we had a change of plan and discovered the Water Cycle in terms of the changing states of water.	This week we will be thinking about the different properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Notices and events	We have PE on Monday. We have Swimming on Tuesday. We have Library on Thursday (remember to bring your books).

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English	This week we looked at how sound can be used to stimulate creative writing. We also began to learn the parts and songs for our KS2 production, developing our acting skills.	Next week we continue to rehearse learn the parts and songs for our Key Stage 2 production , developing our acting and public speaking skills.
Maths	This week we will developed our understanding of prime numbers, factors, square numbers and square roots. We also used mental skills to multiply.	Next week we will continue our work on using mental skills for multiplication and include division. We will then use our knowledge to solve word problems.
Art	This week we used coloured pencils to draw hair as realistically as we could.	We will be doing representations of animals in a  native American style.
PSHE	We discussed what  things we worry about and how we our bodies react when we worry.	We shall discuss how worry is a natural response of our bodies in preparing us to deal with situations.
Humanities	This week pairs of children learnt about one type of native American dwelling and then taught their classmates about it.	Next week we begin begin our independent research on comparing and contrasting different native American tribes to present to the class at the end of this term.
Science	This week began thinking about gases around us and completed an online experiment, classifying activity and quiz.	Next week we will be thinking about the different properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Notices and events	We have PE on Monday. We have Swimming on Tuesday. We have Library on Thursday (remember to bring your books).

Science fiction, Science facts = Science Fun!

The children had a fantastic day discovering and exploring at the Science Museum today.

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English	This week we began to look at how  the theme of singing was developed in the novel.	Next week we will be looking at how several themes are developed and using quotes to support our points of view.
Maths	This week we solved addition and subtraction problems with numbers up to 2 decimal places. At the end of the week we moved onto tests of divisibility.	Next week we will develop our understanding of prime numbers, factors and square roots.
Art	This week we continued looking closely, using coloured pencils and shading to improve our drawing of Jupiter.	We will be doing Aboriginal dot painting as part of International week.
PSHE	We discussed what three things we can do and how we can do them to ensure we are kind towards others.	We shall continue our efforts to ensure we are as kind as  we can be.
Humanities	This week we have designed an advertisement focusing on colour, wording and placement of picture and wording to make it effective.	Next week we will review our advertisements against the success criteria and discuss how to improve them.
Science	This week began thinking about how we can present  information in a balanced way but favours one point of view.	We will develop our discussion that favours one point of view.
Notices and events	Next week is International Week We have PE on Monday. We have Swimming on Tuesday. We will have our Science trip on Wednesday. We have Library on Thursday (remember to bring your books). International Week activity day is on Friday.

Believing that you can do it!

This is at the heart of all we do in our classroom, facilitating that "give it a go" attitude along with an understanding of how the brain learns, to develop independent, responsible lifelong learners.

Below are some links to the research findings, that informs how we teach and which you may find interesting.

All the children are have seen How We Learn  and we regular refer to this as we are learning.

Carol Dweck - The Power of believing that you can improve.

JoAnn Deak's elucidating book "My Fantastic Elastic Brain" is also available as a paid app for iPad and includes a range of activities to grow the different areas of the brain.

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English	Last week we be looked at how the author gives hints about what might happen later in the story, and used quotes to support this point of view. We begun to consider the emotional journey of the main character through the novel.	This week we have begun to look at how themes are developed in the novel
Maths	Last week we begun to develop our understanding of place value  with numbers to 2 decimal places.	This week we will be solving addition and subtraction problems with numbers up to 2 decimal places.
Art	Last week we looked at using coloured pencils and shading to draw Jupiter.	This week we continued looking closely, using coloured pencils and shading to improve our drawing of Jupiter.
PSHE	Last week we discussed  how we can help develop our kindness towards others and why that is important.	We discussed what three things we can do and how we can do them to ensure we are kind towards others.
Humanities	Last week we have found out more about the working conditions for children during the Industrial revolution and acted them out.	This week we have designed our own invention and will be thinking about how to advertise it effectively.
Science	Last week we researched information for the debate about whether or not Apollo 11 did land on the moon.	This week we have begun thinking about how we can present the information in a balanced way but favours one point of view.
Notices and	We have PE on Monday. We have Swimming on Tuesday. We have Library on Thursday (remember to bring your books). Golden time is on Friday.