14 November 2022

14.11.22

What another fabulous week in Whales class!

In Maths, we have been exploring fractions. We've learnt how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions. 

Adding Fractions - different denominators

Adding fractions with different denominators, step by step, examples. For more free math…

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7 November 2022

07.11.22

In Maths this week, we have been exploring fractions. At first, we found the concept of equivalent fractions with different denominators a little tricky but we soon showed our school value of determination and wowed our teachers! 

In English, we have completed our writing about War Horse and…

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31 October 2022

31.10.22

This week, we have been exploring angles in Maths, War Horse in English and tasting different foods and condiments in Design and technology. 

In English this week, we started our brand new book-War Horse by Michael Morpurgo! It is a gritty tale of Albert and Joey (two best friends of different…

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17 October 2022

17.10.22

We started the week with a Science investigation. We sought to classify organisms in our local area. To do so, we went on a nature hunt! We found a range of organisms, took pictures of them and then returned to class t9 classify them using our knowledge of classification trees. 

We loved…

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10 October 2022

10.10.22

This week, in English, we have been working on challenge words as part of our spelling lessons. We have been learning how to train our brains to remember tricky spellings using pneumonic and rhymes. This has really helped us to understand the Psychology behind learning. 

To show off our…

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3 October 2022

03.10.22

In reading skills this week, we have been exploring the VIPER of Vocabulary. On Tuesday, we wrote our own vocabulary questions and challenged our friends. This gave us an insight into the various question types that ask us to use vocabulary skills. 

In Maths, we have been studying factors and…

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26 September 2022

26.09.22

This week, we have explored Scandinavia, learnt about global biomes and sequenced key events from a text. Intrigued? Read on to find out more. 

In History this week, we dissected the reasons Vikings left Scandinavia. We learnt that there were four key reasons they set sail across the North Sea…

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19 September 2022

19.09.22

This week, in Maths, we have enjoyed using our knowledge of place value in rounding and negative numbers. 

We realised that place value was pivotal to both of these skills. 

In English, we have been exploring vocabulary surrounding our setting description. 

In reading this week, we…

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12 September 2022

12.09.22

What a fantastic first full week of learning we have had in Whales class. The pupils have embraced their new responsibility of being in Year 6 and have worked hard across all of their subjects. 
In English, we have been exploring WAGOLLS of setting descriptions in order to immerse ourselves in…

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