Week 1: 31/08/26
What a fantastic start to Year 5! I have been completely blown away by Fir Class this week and couldn't be prouder of how brilliantly the children have settled in.
From the very beginning, the children have worked hard to follow our classroom expectations and routines. They have shown that they are ready to learn, listened carefully and demonstrated such a positive attitude towards their learning. It has been wonderful to see them becoming more confident and independent already.
Presentation has been a big focus this week, and the children have really risen to the challenge. They have taken pride in their books and have worked hard to make sure their work is neat, carefully presented and something they can be proud of. I have loved seeing the effort going into every page!
In Maths, we have been tackling Roman numerals — and Fir Class absolutely smashed it! The children showed fantastic resilience when working with this new learning and quickly became confident at reading, writing and converting Roman numerals.
Our Art lessons have been particularly creative. We have begun creating self-portraits inspired by the bold, colourful and distinctive style of Roy Lichtenstein. The children have experimented with lines, patterns and comic-book-inspired features to create their own unique artwork. I can't wait to see the finished portraits!
In RE, we have also started our journey into Buddhism. The children have begun learning about the life of Siddhartha Gautama and have shown great curiosity when exploring some of the beliefs and ideas at the heart of Buddhism.
And, of course, we have been getting active! During PE, the children have demonstrated some fantastic teamwork in both basketball and football. They have encouraged one another, communicated well and shown great sportsmanship — exactly the kind of team spirit we want to see in Fir Class.
It has been a busy first week, but what has impressed me most is the way the children have embraced every challenge with enthusiasm.
Fir Class, you have made a fantastic start to Year 5. Keep it up — I can't wait to see what we achieve together!