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Sunflowers have been practising for sports day, they can show a variety of skills such as throwing and catching and moving with confidence and co-ordination with a variety of techniques. 

This week, Team Daffodils have enjoyed exploring different parts of the school field. They've built houses out of the cut grass, worked as a team to move heavy objects and taken it in turns to push each other in the cars. We've also enjoyed an outdoor snack and tried some more summery…

In Computing this week, we have been making 3D models using digital software! We have really enjoyed exploring how to change the size of various 3D shapes, layer objects on top of one another, and create our own mini 3D worlds! Over the course of this module, we will apply our knowledge to create…

In Science this week, we have been investigating forces, and have used our knowledge to create wind-powered pulley systems! We worked in small teams making windmills, attaching string, cups, straws and paperclips together to create an amazing pulley system. We were amazed to see the windmill…

Our text for this half term in English in 'Julius Caesar', which  links nicely to our history knowledge of the Romans. We began the week by looking at an extract from the play and acting it out as a class. The children took their roles very seriously! 

We then spent some time planning and…

We've had a brilliant first week back! This week, we've built obstacles courses outside, fixed our broken bus and practised writing our names, including the initial letter sound. Good job Team Daffodils!

Sunflowers were able to re-tell our topic story, "On the Way Home" using actions and sentences. 

We really enjoyed learning the story and developing our key vocabulary. 

This week in History, team Starlings have been learning all about the Roman Town of Aquae Sulis, named after Ancient Roman God, Sulis. We have enjoyed learning all about the Roman Baths, and the importance of public baths to the Romans. Next week, we will be learning all about Hadrian's…

This half term, Team Daffodils have been working incredibly hard with their name writing. We've been practising our pencil grip, learning the initial sounds in our names and started to have a go at writing our first names! Great job Team Daffodils.

In maths,  we have been learning about lines of symmetry in shapes. 

Team Meadow have been learning about the life cycle of a plant. They recreated this life cycle using role play to represent the different stages. 

Sunflowers have been practising their writing. They have produced fantastic independent writing outcomes during continuous provision! WOW, keep up the amazing writing.