In literacy, children have been identifying the role of paragraphs in fiction and non – fiction writing, as well as using commas correctly in lists.  They have used boastful language to engage an audience’s attention when selling a particular product.  Pupils have also written their own rhetorical questions and recommendations on various items.
In maths, pupils have developed their quick recall of division facts and investigated the inverse relationship between multiplication and division. Â They have solved word problems by choosing the correct operation and have started to use a formal, written method for division.
In science, pupils have explored how water is transported through a plant and conducted an experiment with celery to locate the xylem and phloem tubes, before creating a scientific drawing of the results.  They have observed how water and other nutrients flow through a plant’s vascular system and will look at the role roots play in absorbing water next.
In French, children have recapped their numbers to 20 and learnt the months of the year.
In RE, pupils have explored the religious significance of the story ‘The Good Samaritan’ and have designed their own stained glass windows.
In art, children have produced wonderful clay models of an Olympic sport, as well as making their own olive crowns to symbolise the winner’s prize in the very first games in Ancient Greece.
In topic, pupils have identified what events were part of the Ancient Olympics and what ones we have today. Â We have also looked at the symbols and motifs associated with the games and their importance in promoting the Olympic values, which must be upheld by all competitors who take part.
