Week 6

English

This week, we’ve been exploring the genre of biographies. The children have been learning to identify the key features that make a biography engaging and informative — such as chronological structure, key life events, interesting facts, and the use of formal language. As part of this work, we studied the life of the famous artist Pablo Picasso, discussing not only his artistic achievements but also how writers choose what to include when telling someone's life story. This has been a great opportunity for the children to develop their reading and comprehension skills, and they’ve really impressed me with their thoughtful discussions and insightful observations.

Maths
In maths, we have been working hard on developing our multiplication skills, with a focus on using efficient written methods. We have also looked at long division strategies - the children have shown great perseverance and a positive attitude throughout. We are now beginning to apply these skills to problem-solving activities, encouraging the children to think logically, explain their reasoning, and choose the most effective methods to solve multi-step problems. I have been very impressed with how confidently and independently the class has approached these challenges. 

Pupils of the week will be posted tomorrow.

Thank you
Miss Smith