We Begin Our Journey in Reception!

During the first weeks in Reception, we spent time getting to know each other, what we like, what we are good at and what makes us special. We are very proud of each and every child, parents and carers who played a vital part in ensuring a smooth and successful transition into new routines. 

    

  

 

 

School Trip: As part of our Place of Worship topic, we visited St Mary Magdalene’s Church in East Ham. We were welcomed by Reverend Katherine, who told us all about the church’s fascinating history.  Did you know it’s over 900 years old?

We had a wonderful time drawing and counting the crosses, learning about Christian symbols, and even watching Reverend Katherine baptise our baby doll, Sarah! To end our visit, we were treated to a special moment; Reverend Katherine playing the church organ for us.

It was a truly memorable and inspiring morning!

 

 

 

 

 

Topic: This term, Year 3 have been exploring the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt. We’ve learned all about mummification, pharaohs, and the River Nile, discovering what life was like thousands of years ago. One of our favourite activities was role-playing as Howard Carter, uncovering a hidden tomb filled with treasures — including a mummy and canopic jars! We even had great fun practising the mummification process on each other!

          

 

This term in Science, Year 3 have been learning all about forces and magnets. We’ve enjoyed carrying out exciting investigations to explore how these forces work. We tested how friction changes on different surfaces and experimented with magnets to answer our own scientific questions. It’s been a fun and hands-on way to discover how forces affect the world around us!

       

 

 

School Trip: Year 4 visited a Hindu temple to learn more about how Hindus worship. The children were fascinated by the colourful statues and images of different gods and goddesses, each representing special qualities and stories. They listened carefully as the guide explained how Hindus pray, offer flowers or food, and ring bells during worship to show respect to the gods. The visit helped the class understand the importance of devotion, peace, and community in Hinduism.

 

 

 

Maths: In the autumn term, Year 5 students have explored a variety of complex concepts that enhance their number sense and computational skills. One of the key areas of focus has been the exploration of Roman numerals, extending their understanding up to 1,000.

Pushing the boundaries of their numerical prowess, children have been mastering numbers up to 1,000,000, learning to read and write these large figures with confidence. They have delved into powers of ten and practised determining amounts that are 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, and 100,000 more or less than given numbers.

Students have also developed their skills in partitioning numbers and have engaged in comparing and ordering values, which has fostered a deeper understanding of place value. Furthermore, the children have honed their rounding abilities, learning to round to the nearest 10, 100, and 1,000, as well as within 100,000 and 1,000,000. This foundation not only prepares them for future mathematical challenges but also instils a love for learning that will last a lifetime.