Term 4 Week 3 13.3.26

In English, we have started reading Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman. We have discovered that Cameron (main character) has a heart condition and needs a heart transplant. Due to there being a lack of human hearts available, it is suggested that a pig’s heart is transplanted into Cameron’s body. This causes conflict between his parents as his dad wants to go ahead with this and his mum doesn’t. We spent this week writing a character description for Cameron so we could understand him more. We also did some drama and had a debate about our thoughts on putting a pig heart into a human. This raised some fascination points and questions.

This week in Maths, Year 5 have been learning to identify percentages as fractions, percentages as decimals and equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages. Year 6 have had a practice SATS week. This has allowed them to see what the SATS papers look like and to address gaps and misconceptions in their learning.

In Science, we explored how birds’ beaks have adapted over time to suit their environment and diet. We investigated using a variety of tools and bird ‘food’ to see what tool worked best determining the type of bird that might have this shaped beak.

In DT, we designed a meal that was high in protein and explored the different foods and their nutritional value.

In RE, we explored what forgiveness is and how Jesus forgave others. This led to some good questions and debates.

In PE, we continued our dance and tennis topics. The Mission Impossible dance is progressing as we add more moves. In tennis we have learnt how to do volley shots and held rallies.

In Computing, we have continued to explore databases exploring how we can use databases and why.

Information

  • Jewellery - Earrings should not be worn for PE. Only stud earrings should be worn to school. Watches can be worn, but smart watches must be handed in with mobile phones every morning where they will be given back at the end of the school day. No other jewellery should be worn, including necklaces.
  • PE Kits – please follow the school uniform policy for the correct PE kit.
  • PE this term is on Thursday and Friday. We will be doing Dance and Tennis. For Dance children must take off their shoes and socks.
  • Kent Life school trip 27.3.26 – please sign the form and pay. The cost is for the 2 workshops we have booked linked to DT, entrance and the coach.
  • Parents’ Evening – This will be in week 5. Appointments are now available through SCOPAY.
  • Children should not be chewing gum in school. Please remind them of this.
  • Friday 20th March 2026 – Easter School Disco. Tickets must be purchased.

Home Learning

Home learning is to learn their times tables on TTRockstars. This is monitored weekly. EdShed, where they will learn to improve their spelling. The weekly spellings on EdShed are also learnt in school. Year 6 have maths home learning set on MyMaths. All children have been given their passwords. The children should also be reading daily and writing in their Reading Records.

TTRS Battle

We have a KS2 battle running this term. Please encourage your child to take part. It closes on Tuesday 31st March.

 

Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.

Mrs Rackley, Mrs Morris, Mrs Clarke and Miss Rackley