Week 3: 27.4.26.

This week, our Year 5 and 6 children have been working incredibly hard across the curriculum. Year 6 are continuing to prepare for their SATs with great determination and focus—we are so proud of their efforts and know they are going to do brilliantly.

In PE, the children have been enjoying tennis, with many choosing to continue playing during their break times, showing real enthusiasm for the sport. In Geography, they have been exploring global trade, learning about the UK’s key imports and exports and how goods move around the world.

On Wednesday, 12 children took part in a skipping ninja workshop in Wisbech. The children finished 2nd out of 7 schools in the competition element. They took part in lots of skipping activities throughout the day! they all received a skipping rope! Well done Team! 

In English, pupils have been busy writing imaginative narratives inspired by the game Rock, Paper, Scissors, producing some creative and engaging stories. Meanwhile, in Art, the children have created special pieces for the upcoming Manea GALA. They are very excited for these to be displayed and can’t wait for you to see their fantastic work.

Week 2: 20.4.26.

It has been a busy and exciting time in Year 5 and 6! The children were thrilled to welcome Alice Sharpe, who led a series of fun and energetic fitness activities. The pupils showed fantastic enthusiasm and really enjoyed learning from an elite athlete.

On Thursday, the children took part in National Cricket Day, enjoying a brilliant session with Mr Bishop, who is also a qualified cricket coach. The sessions focused on developing key skills and, most importantly, having fun whilst being active.

In Maths, the Year 6 children have been working incredibly hard learning all about angles, showing great focus and determination in their lessons. A big well done also goes to our Year 5 pupils who represented the school brilliantly in a maths competition at Glebelands School.

In Art, both year groups have been busy creating fantastic pieces in preparation for the Gala later in the year—we can’t wait to see their work on display!

Week 1: 13.4.26.

We have been busy across all areas of our learning and have produced some fantastic work!

In English, we have been exploring an engaging animation as the inspiration for our writing. The children have developed their skills in describing both settings and characters, using rich and imaginative vocabulary. A key focus has been the “show, not tell” technique, where pupils practise describing emotions and actions without stating them directly. We have been really impressed with how the children are beginning to create vivid images for the reader through their writing.

In Maths, Year 5 pupils have been learning about area and perimeter. They have been measuring and calculating the space inside shapes as well as the distance around them, applying their knowledge to a range of problem-solving activities. Meanwhile, our Year 6 pupils have been working hard revising fractions, strengthening their understanding of equivalence, simplifying fractions, and performing calculations with increasing confidence.

In our topic lessons, we have explored what makes each of us unique, encouraging thoughtful discussions and personal reflection. In Geography, we have begun learning about trade and how goods are exchanged around the world, helping children understand global connections. In Art, the class has been developing their observational skills through still life drawing, carefully studying objects and representing them with increasing detail and accuracy. In RE, we started off our new unit with talking about what is important to us. The children discussed with a learning partner in what order would they rank thinks like: Love, honesty, the internet and others. It produced lots of great partner talk and class discussion. Also, our very keen playground helpers have been working super hard with sports coach Imogen to support key stage 1 during lunchtime play. 

Well done to everyone for their hard work and enthusiasm this week—we are very proud of all your efforts!