Class 3

Oak Class studied Shakespeare poetry in English this week. The children planned, wrote, published and performed their own witches’ brew poems in the style of Shakespeare!

Oak Class learned how to identify a solution in science. The children mixed solutes into solvents

and observed the changes that occurred!

KS2 finished their unit of learning this half term by writing their own French postcards to a penpal in order to demonstrate their ability to exchange written, personal information! Bien!

In Oak Class, the children learned about different conflict resolution strategies and considered when each would be appropriate and productive. We acknowledged that we all have big feelings and sometimes this can be difficult, even for adults. The children learned about regulation strategies and…

In English, Oak Class proudly published their finished letters. They captured the voice of Lady Macbeth excellently and wrote with the purpose of persuading Macbeth to fulfil the prophecy. The children used modal verbs, rhetorical questions, imperative verbs and even, archaic language! An…

Oak Class learned about the process of filtering by building their own water filters using six layers of materials!

In French this week, KS2 children developed their speaking skills! The children used this half term’s new learning to create and rehearse conversations - some children even offered to perform in front of the whole class! Bien!

Oak Class completed their final mixed-media piece of expressive art for the half term. The children were able to use a selection of the new techniques, that we have explored during this unit. Each child was completely independent in their final creations and showcased: monoprinting, layering,…

Oak Class proudly published their narrative openings for Macbeth! The children assessed their writing against our toolkits and gave feedback to their peers. To celebrate our finished pieces, the children read their work to the Year 4 children in Willow Class!

Today, Oak Class developed their inference skills. The children became detectives and used details within the text to explore and uncover more about the characters, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. 

In Art, the children continued to be inspired by the works of Burnam. They used the technique of monoprinting to create layers with their self-portraits!

In PSHE, Oak Class reflected on how their families support them and how they in turn support their families. We considered and gave ways for how the support a person received can look different throughout their life depending on age and individual needs. The children began by being tasked to build…