Term 2, Week 4 (21/11/25)

🌦 Wow, the weeks are flying by!

This week has definitely reminded us that winter is on its way! ❄️ Please make sure your child comes to school with a warm, waterproof coat – we’ll still be heading outside for playtimes and PE, and we don’t want anyone getting too cold! 🧥

✍️ English – Rhythm and Poetry (RAP)

We’ve had so much fun diving into the world of rap! 🎤 The children listened to the amazing poet Karl Nova, his poems really got us thinking about how words can be used to make a beat! We even tried rapping some of his work ourselves… I’m very impressed by the rapping skills we have in Rowan Class!

➗ Maths

• Year 6 have wrapped up their fractions topic by finding fractions of amounts and even working out the whole using a fraction!
• Year 5 have been adding fractions, including mixed numbers.

🔬 Science

This week was all about personal hygiene – why it’s important and how it keeps us healthy. The children had some brilliant discussions and even shared tips on staying fresh and germ-free!

🎨 Art

We’ve started exploring Dadaism – a quirky, creative art movement that really makes you think outside the box. 🖌 The children loved looking at unusual pieces and imagining what they might create themselves. Watch this space for some wild and wonderful artwork! 🎭

🏰 History

We travelled back in time to the House of Wisdom in the ancient Islamic empire. 📚 Did you know people came from all over Europe and Asia just to learn there? The children were fascinated by how much knowledge was treasured back then – and how it shaped the world we know today. 🌍

💬 PSHE

This week was Anti-Bullying Week. We talked about kindness, respect, and standing up for what’s right. 💙 The children shared thoughtful ideas on how to make our school a safe and happy place for everyone.

🎶 Music

Our Gospel music journey continues! 🎵 The children learned about its roots in Christianity and its powerful role in history. They even tried singing some Gospel songs – and wow, the energy in the room was incredible! 🙌

🏃 PE

Fitness and tag rugby are still going strong! 🏉 The children are improving their scores every week – I’m proud of their determination and teamwork. 💪

🏛 Looking Ahead

Next week is UK Parliament Week! Year 5 and 6 will be diving into democracy with lots of exciting activities – including writing letters to our local MP. Who knows, we might inspire some future politicians! 🗳

🌟 Golden Book Stars

• Yoan – for his resilience in maths and giving everything a go independently. Amazing effort! 👏
• Reuben – for his fantastic rap in English and always showing respect to others.

Have a fantastic weekend, everyone! 😊
Mr Bowles and Miss Harris