I was so proud of all the children last week! Not only did they complete all their assessments, they also began learning the songs for the play! If you haven’t already heard, we will be performing a ‘Play in a Week’ at the Trinity Theatre. An email came out to all parents last week, and we will forward further details as soon as we can. Thank you to those of you who have sent in materials for the scenery and props, and please don’t forget that the children will need black trousers/leggings and a black top. Any questions, please email us on the class email address.

English: In English this week, we continue to investigate the features of non-chronological reports.

Whole Class Reading: In Whole Class reading this week, we will be looking at the opening extract of Oliver and the Seawigs, by Philip Reeve. We will investigate the vocabulary and answer questions about the text, both as a class and individually. 

Maths: In Maths we will continue the fractions unit, ordering and comparing non-unit fractions, and looking at fractions and scales. Times tables will be an ongoing feature, with the children completing a times table challenge each week.

Mrs Banner will be teaching our RE on Friday, a spelling test, computing, and further elements of the maths curriculum (Time).

In the wider curriculum this week, we will continue our in-depth study of Tutankhamun. In art we will continue our final portraits, and in Music, we will be practising the songs for the play.

PE: In PE, we will be practising for the forthcoming Sorts Day activities.

Swimming, as usual, will be on Tuesday.

The children will need full PE kit, swimming costume/trunks, a towel, swimming cap - this is required by the swimming pool, and goggles (although these are optional). There will also be occasions when we do additional PE sessions, so please can the children have their PE kit in school all week. Please remind the children to bring all their kit, including a towel!

I am always happy to answer any questions you may have, so please do contact me if you have any queries, using the class email address:

maple@st-barnabas.kent.sch.uk

Best wishes

Mrs Smallcombe and the Maple Team